Bruno Mars

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/bruno-mars

1. When was Bruno Mars born?
2. Where was Bruno Mars born?
3. Who is Bruno Mars and where is he from?
4. How did Bruno Mars start singing and what kind of music did he grow up listening to?

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Bruno Mars born?October 8, 1985
2. Where was Bruno Mars born?Honolulu, Hawaii
3. Who is Bruno Mars and where is he from?Bruno Mars is a singer from Honolulu, Hawaii.
4. How did Bruno Mars start singing and what kind of music did he grow up listening to?He grew up listening to Latin rhythms from his dad and the R&B and soul around him, which helped shape his musical style.

Record Producer: A music industry professional who supervises and manages the recording of an artist's music, influencing the overall sound and arrangement.
Grammy Award: A highly esteemed award presented annually by the Recording Academy to recognize outstanding achievements in the music industry.
Superduo: A musical partnership formed by two highly successful and talented artists, often creating a unique and impactful collaborative sound.
Billboard Hot 100: The definitive record chart in the United States for songs, published weekly by Billboard magazine, reflecting popularity based on sales, radio airplay, and streaming.