The feminism and female empowerment themes on Beyoncé's second solo album B'Day were inspired by her role in Dreamgirls and by singer Josephine Baker. Beyoncé paid homage to Baker by performing "Déjà Vu" at the 2006 Fashion Rocks concert wearing Baker's trademark mini-hula skirt embellished with fake bananas. Beyoncé's third solo album I Am... Sasha Fierce was inspired by Jay Z and especially by Etta James, whose "boldness" inspired Beyoncé to explore other musical genres and styles. Her fourth solo album, 4, was inspired by Fela Kuti, 1990s R&B, Earth, Wind & Fire, DeBarge, Lionel Richie, Teena Marie with additional influences by The Jackson 5, New Edition, Adele, Florence and the Machine, and Prince. COUNT 8
QSN1 What themes were influenced by her acting role in Dreamgirls? ANS1 feminism and female empowerment QSN2 Which singer did Beyonce honor by entertaining with her song "Deja Vu"? ANS2 Josephine Baker QSN3 Who motivated Beyonce to explore other areas of music? ANS3 Etta James QSN4 What movie influenced Beyonce towards empowerment themes?  ANS4 Dreamgirls QSN5 How did Etta James influence her? ANS5 boldness QSN6 Where did she perform wearing Baker's hula skirt? ANS6 2006 Fashion Rocks concert QSN7 What singer inspired Beyoncé's B'Day album? ANS7 Josephine Baker. QSN8 What song did Beyoncé sing at a 2006 concert to honor Josephine Baker? ANS8 Déjà Vu