Connecticut State Troubadour is an honorary position, established in 1991 by the Connecticut Legislature. According to the Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism, the State Troubadour "functions as an ambassador of music and song to encourage cultural literacy and promote the State of Connecticut." It is a two-year appointment and carries a stipend of US$5000 for the two years. Official language(s) English Capital Hartford Largest city Bridgeport Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 48th 14,371 km² 113 km 177 km 12. ... A troubadour was a composer and performer of songs in particular styles during the Middle Ages in Europe. ...

Present and former State Troubadours are:

• Thomasina Levy - 2005-present
• Dennis Waring - 2003-2004
• Kevin Briody - 2001-2002
• Hugh Blumenfeld - 1999-2000
• Jeff and Synia McQuillan - 1998
• Sally Rogers (singer) - 1997-1998
• Mike Kachuba - 1996
• Bill Pere - 1995-1996
• Phil Rosenthal (singer) - 1994
• Sandy and Caroline Paton - 1993-1994
• Tom Callinan - 1991-1992

Hugh Blumenfeld is a folk music performer from Connecticut. ... Sandy and Caroline Paton Folk-Legacy Records is an independent recording company specializing in traditional and contemporary folk music of the English-speaking world. ...

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• Thomasina Levy
• Sally Rogers
• Bill Pere