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Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Festival Chicago - Chicago Blues

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Watching Great Performances’ Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Festival Chicago launches an investigation into and discussion of how the electric guitar and guitarists have changed the sound of the blues over time. An engaging way to explore the relationship between music and culture.

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guitars, instruments, blues music, country music, pop music, rock and roll music

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blues music, country music, guitar, pop music, rock music, electric guitar, english language arts
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
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Collaborative Learning
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Video
Year
2009
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