Golden State of Song :
The Sound of California History

Enhance and enrich your California history curriculum with live presentations and customized lesson plans


California history comes alive when explored via the lens of powerful music traditions from a multiplicity of cultures.

Our presentations feature expert teaching artists who help today’s students connect with their Social Studies lessons in a new and multidimensional way.

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ABOUT US

Golden State of Song is an educational initiative of the Freight & Salvage, a music venue and non-profit organization based in Berkeley, CA.

Golden State of Song enhances and enriches the study of California history via live performances of the state’s diverse musical traditions in school classrooms and auditoriums.

Jay Whittington, Ray Furuta,
Shirley Muramoto

Andre Thierry

Jay Whittington and Michelle Jacques

Interested in becoming a partner?