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Music and the Promotion of Indigenous Rights

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Which musical genre is often associated with the promotion of indigenous rights?

  1. Hip-hop

  2. Rock

  3. Reggae

  4. Country


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Reggae music has a long history of being used to promote indigenous rights, with artists such as Bob Marley and Peter Tosh using their music to raise awareness of the struggles faced by indigenous peoples.

What is the name of the United Nations declaration that recognizes the rights of indigenous peoples?

  1. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

  2. The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

  3. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

  4. The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007 and sets out a comprehensive framework of rights for indigenous peoples, including the right to self-determination, the right to land and resources, and the right to cultural identity.

Which indigenous musician from Canada is known for her activism and music that addresses issues of indigenous rights?

  1. Buffy Sainte-Marie

  2. Lhasa de Sela

  3. Tanya Tagaq

  4. Inuktitut


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Buffy Sainte-Marie is a Cree singer-songwriter, musician, and activist who has been using her music to promote indigenous rights for over 50 years. She is known for her songs such as "Universal Soldier" and "Now That the Buffalo's Gone".

What is the name of the Australian Aboriginal rock band that has been outspoken about indigenous rights?

  1. Midnight Oil

  2. Yothu Yindi

  3. Warumpi Band

  4. No Fixed Address


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Midnight Oil is an Australian rock band that has been outspoken about indigenous rights since the 1980s. They are known for their songs such as "Beds Are Burning" and "The Dead Heart".

Which indigenous musician from New Zealand is known for his music that blends traditional Maori music with contemporary genres?

  1. Hirini Melbourne

  2. Moana and the Tribe

  3. Ruia Aperahama

  4. Waihirere


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hirini Melbourne is a Maori musician who is known for his music that blends traditional Maori music with contemporary genres such as reggae and rock. He is also an activist for indigenous rights.

What is the name of the international organization that works to promote the rights of indigenous peoples through music?

  1. The Indigenous Music Network

  2. The International Music Council

  3. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

  4. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indigenous Music Network is an international organization that works to promote the rights of indigenous peoples through music. It provides a platform for indigenous musicians to share their music and stories, and it advocates for the protection of indigenous cultural heritage.

Which indigenous musician from the United States is known for his music that addresses issues of indigenous identity and sovereignty?

  1. John Trudell

  2. Robbie Robertson

  3. Buffy Sainte-Marie

  4. Lankum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

John Trudell was a Santee Sioux musician, poet, and activist who was known for his music that addressed issues of indigenous identity and sovereignty. He is best known for his album "AKA Grafitti Man".

What is the name of the annual music festival that celebrates indigenous music from around the world?

  1. The Indigenous Music Awards

  2. The World Indigenous Music Festival

  3. The International Indigenous Music Festival

  4. The Global Indigenous Music Festival


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The World Indigenous Music Festival is an annual music festival that celebrates indigenous music from around the world. It is held in Canada and features performances by indigenous musicians from all over the globe.

Which indigenous musician from Mexico is known for her music that blends traditional Mexican music with contemporary genres?

  1. Lila Downs

  2. Natalia Lafourcade

  3. Ely Guerra

  4. Julieta Venegas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lila Downs is a Mexican singer-songwriter who is known for her music that blends traditional Mexican music with contemporary genres such as rock, jazz, and blues. She is also an activist for indigenous rights.

What is the name of the Colombian indigenous hip-hop group that uses their music to raise awareness of indigenous issues?

  1. ChocQuibTown

  2. Bomba Estéreo

  3. La Etnnia

  4. Systema Solar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

ChocQuibTown is a Colombian indigenous hip-hop group that uses their music to raise awareness of indigenous issues. They are known for their songs such as "De Donde Vengo Yo" and "Somos Pacífico".

Which indigenous musician from Brazil is known for his music that blends traditional Brazilian music with contemporary genres?

  1. Milton Nascimento

  2. Caetano Veloso

  3. Gilberto Gil

  4. Chico Buarque


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Milton Nascimento is a Brazilian singer-songwriter who is known for his music that blends traditional Brazilian music with contemporary genres such as jazz and rock. He is also an activist for indigenous rights.

What is the name of the annual music festival that celebrates indigenous music from the Pacific Islands?

  1. The Pacific Music Festival

  2. The Melanesian Music Festival

  3. The Micronesian Music Festival

  4. The Polynesian Music Festival


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pacific Music Festival is an annual music festival that celebrates indigenous music from the Pacific Islands. It is held in Fiji and features performances by indigenous musicians from all over the Pacific.

Which indigenous musician from Chile is known for his music that blends traditional Chilean music with contemporary genres?

  1. Victor Jara

  2. Violeta Parra

  3. Isabel Parra

  4. Angel Parra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Victor Jara was a Chilean singer-songwriter, musician, and activist who was known for his music that blended traditional Chilean music with contemporary genres such as folk and rock. He was also an activist for indigenous rights.

What is the name of the international organization that works to promote the rights of indigenous peoples through music?

  1. The Indigenous Music Network

  2. The International Music Council

  3. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

  4. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indigenous Music Network is an international organization that works to promote the rights of indigenous peoples through music. It provides a platform for indigenous musicians to share their music and stories, and it advocates for the protection of indigenous cultural heritage.

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