General Awareness

Music and Artists

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This topic covers important questions on music, albums, and renowned artists. It includes queries about singers, bands, and major awards. These questions frequently appear in the general awareness sections of various competitive exams.

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Music and Artists Questions

Multiple choice

Which studio album by Youssou N'Dour was released in 1998?

  1. Joko

  2. Set

  3. The Guide (Wommat)

  4. Eyes Open
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Explanation

Joko is the studio album by Senegalese singer Youssou N'Dour, released in 1998.

Multiple choice

Which studio album by Cesária Évora was released in 1997?

  1. Cabo Verde

  2. Sodade

  3. Cesária

  4. Miss Perfumado
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Explanation

Cabo Verde is the studio album by Cape Verdean singer Cesária Évora, released in 1997.

Multiple choice

Which studio album by Khaled was released in 1993?

  1. N'ssi N'ssi

  2. Khaled

  3. Sahra

  4. Aïcha
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N'ssi N'ssi is the studio album by Algerian singer Khaled, released in 1993.

Multiple choice

Which studio album by Buena Vista Social Club was released in 2008?

  1. Buena Vista Social Club Presents: Omara Portuondo

  2. Lost and Found

  3. Buena Vista Social Club Presents: Ibrahim Ferrer

  4. Buena Vista Social Club Presents: Eliades Ochoa
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Explanation

Buena Vista Social Club Presents: Omara Portuondo is the studio album by Cuban son group Buena Vista Social Club, released in 2008.

Multiple choice

Which studio album by Ali Farka Touré was released in 2006?

  1. In the Heart of the Moon

  2. Niafunké

  3. Talking Timbuktu

  4. The Source
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Explanation

In the Heart of the Moon is the studio album by Malian guitarist and singer Ali Farka Touré, released in 2006.

Multiple choice

Which artist holds the record for the highest-grossing concert tour of all time?

  1. Ed Sheeran

  2. U2

  3. The Rolling Stones

  4. Taylor Swift
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Explanation

Ed Sheeran's "The Divide Tour" (2017-2019) holds the record for the highest-grossing concert tour of all time, with a total gross of over $776 million.

Multiple choice

Which artist embarked on a farewell concert tour in 2019, marking the end of their career?

  1. Elton John

  2. Cher

  3. Paul McCartney

  4. Bruce Springsteen
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Explanation

Elton John embarked on his farewell concert tour, "Farewell Yellow Brick Road", in 2019, marking the end of his career.

Multiple choice

What was the name of Taylor Swift's concert tour in 2015?

  1. The 1989 World Tour

  2. The Red Tour

  3. The Speak Now World Tour

  4. The Fearless Tour
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Explanation

Taylor Swift's concert tour in 2015 was called "The 1989 World Tour".

Multiple choice

Which artist holds the record for the most consecutive sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden?

  1. Phish

  2. Bruce Springsteen

  3. Billy Joel

  4. The Grateful Dead
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Explanation

Phish holds the record for the most consecutive sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden, with 13 shows in 2017.

Multiple choice

What was the name of One Direction's final concert tour?

  1. Where We Are Tour

  2. On the Road Again Tour

  3. Take Me Home Tour

  4. Up All Night Tour
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Explanation

One Direction's final concert tour was called "On the Road Again Tour" in 2015.

Multiple choice

Which artist embarked on a stadium tour in 2017, becoming the first female artist to do so?

  1. Beyoncé

  2. Taylor Swift

  3. Lady Gaga

  4. Rihanna
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Explanation

Taylor Swift embarked on a stadium tour in 2017, becoming the first female artist to do so.

Multiple choice

Which artist holds the record for the longest-running concert residency in Las Vegas?

  1. Celine Dion

  2. Elton John

  3. Cher

  4. Britney Spears
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Explanation

Celine Dion holds the record for the longest-running concert residency in Las Vegas, with her "A New Day..." residency lasting from 2003 to 2007.

Multiple choice

What was the name of Ariana Grande's concert tour in 2019?

  1. The Sweetener World Tour

  2. The Dangerous Woman Tour

  3. The Honeymoon Tour

  4. The My Everything Tour
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Explanation

Ariana Grande's concert tour in 2019 was called "The Sweetener World Tour".

Multiple choice

Which artist holds the record for the highest-grossing concert tour by a female artist?

  1. Taylor Swift

  2. Beyoncé

  3. Madonna

  4. Celine Dion
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Explanation

Taylor Swift holds the record for the highest-grossing concert tour by a female artist, with her "The Eras Tour" (2023) grossing over $590 million.

Multiple choice

What was the name of Coldplay's concert tour in 2016?

  1. A Head Full of Dreams Tour

  2. Mylo Xyloto Tour

  3. Viva la Vida Tour

  4. X&Y Tour
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Explanation

Coldplay's concert tour in 2016 was called "A Head Full of Dreams Tour".