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.

Golden State of Song - WWII Japanese Incarceration Module Mini-Documentary

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

Golden State of Song - Ohlone Song Module Mini-Documentary

ABOUT US

Golden State of Song is an educational initiative of the The Freight, 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 native, immigrant, and migrant musical traditions in school classrooms and auditoriums.

Shirley Muramoto

Ohlone Sisters

Jay Whittington and Michelle Jacques

Interested in becoming a partner?