ROUND 5: Audio - Vocal music -- mostly a capella
Name the following bands, all of whom are known for their close
harmony and/or a capella vocal work. We'll provide a clue for each
question: when the band was founded and where, and maybe another clue too.
1. Founded 1978, New Jersey/New York. Disbanded 1997.
The Roches ("We")
2. Founded 1985, Alabama. Grammy awards for Gospel, Jazz Vocal,
and Contemporary Soul Gospel.
Take 6 ("Amazing Grace")
3. Founded mid-80s, New Jersey.
Rockapella ("Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego")
4. Founded 1968, New York. Grammay awards for Jazz Fusion,
Jazz Vocal Duo/Group, and Pop Duo/Group.
Manhattan Transfer ("Birdland")
5. Founded late 1920s in Ohio. Huge hits in the 40s with such songs
as "Paper Doll" and "You Always Hurt the One You Love".
The Mills Brothers ("Daddy's Little Girl")
6. Founded mid-30s, Minnesota
The Andrews Sisters ("Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen")
7. Founded 1973, Washington D.C.
Sweet Honey in the Rock ("This is a Mean World")
8. Founded 1974, South Africa.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo ("Kangivumanga (I Disagree)")
9. Founded early 1990s, Canada
Moxy Fruvous ("Jenny Washington")
10. Founded 1979, Canada
The Nylons ("The Lion Sleeps Tonight")