Question

which of the following best describes the relationship between gospel music and blues? gospel music is completely unrelated to blues, as it is always instrumental. gospel music is a form of secular music, with no connection to blues. gospel music is a more modern genre that developed after blues and does not share any musical characteristics with it. gospel music is sacred music but shares a similar musical idiom with blues, especially in terms of emotional expression and vocal techniques. the following are examples of classic blues singers, except for. aretha franklin gertrude \ma\ rainey bessie smith mamie smith

Explanation:

1. For the first question about classic blues singers, Bessie Smith, Gertrude "Ma" Rainey, and Mamie Smith were all well - known classic blues singers. Aretha Franklin is more associated with soul music and is not primarily a classic blues singer.
2. For the second question about gospel and blues, gospel music is sacred music but shares a similar musical idiom with blues in terms of emotional expression and vocal techniques.

Answer:

1. Aretha Franklin
2. Gospel music is sacred music but shares a similar musical idiom with blues, especially in terms of emotional expression and vocal techniques.