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social studies conneCTion
Social studies education inspires all students for lifelong inquiry and informed civic action. Join social studies leaders, Steve Armstrong and Tony Roy, as they connect with educators and advocates from across the state. Each episode will include entertaining dialogue, insights into best practices, and practical connections to social studies standards. Produced by the Connecticut Council for the Social Studies.
social studies conneCTion
Eric Finland, Music History, and the Blues and Beyond
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In this episode, Social Studies ConneCTion brings music to our listeners! Eric Finland dazzles us with the history of instruments and music in the United States--specifically, African-American/Black music originating in the countries of Africa. Eric dives into his musical background leading him to become the Creative Director of the "Blues and Beyond" program across CT.
