Professor and musician brings historical American music to UWF
- March 24, 2015
- / Mike Ensley
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Ethnomusicologist, American Traditional music performer, and professor Tim Eriksen is in Pensacola this week as a guest of the University of West Florida to conduct workshops and performances to enlighten students and the public about American music history.
“I have a background of interest and some experience in archaeology and particularly looking at some of the musical artifacts from right there in Pensacola, some Jews harps (jaw harp) from a (1559 ship) wreck, and hopefully being able to connect some live music with some local history.”Eriksen will perform tonight,March 24 at 6:30 p.m. at Old Christ Church located at 405 S. Adams St., Pensacola. To read the full story, click here.