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Betsy Siggins Day

March 8, 2019 By Brian Quinn

Kara Elliott-Ortega, Betsy Siggins, Joe Spaulding

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh Proclaimed February 28th Betsy Siggins Day The Wang Theatre's Folk, Americana and Roots Hall of Fame featured a presentation from Mayor Walsh's office proclaiming yesterday "Betsy Siggins Day" in the city of Boston. The event not only honored … [Read more...]

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Can you Help Folk New England?

December 11, 2018 By Brian Quinn

Betsy and Tom at UMass

Please click the yellow "Donate" button to help, thanks! Betsy Siggins and Tom Curren at U Mass Amherst We are writing today to ask your support of our work to remember, to honor, and to keep alive the folk music heritage of New England. Our collections embrace some of the … [Read more...]

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Hotel Features Folk New England Images

October 25, 2018 By Brian Quinn

Kim Moberg

The latest in Freepoint Hotel’s pop-up art exhibit series features images from Folk New England. The hotel is located at 220 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Cambridge, MA 02138 This exhibit showcases a collection of historic photographs and memorabilia chronicling the birth of folk … [Read more...]

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2018 UMass Library Fall Reception

October 4, 2018 By Brian Quinn

Jim Rooney Band

September 19, 2018 A celebration of the donation of the archives of Folk New England to the UMass Amherst Libraries Special Collections and University Archives. Features a full performance by Jim Rooney and Friends. Folk New England Chair Tom Curren shares his thoughts: We … [Read more...]

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Folk New England Founder Betsy Siggins Awarded a Spirit of Folk Award

February 12, 2018 By Brian Quinn

Folk New England founder Betsy Siggins will be awarded a "Spirit of Folk Award" at the International Folk Alliance's Annual Convention in Kansas City on February 14th. The Spirit of Folk Award is presented to honor and celebrate people and organizations actively involved in … [Read more...]

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The mission of Folk New England is to foster appreciation and preservation of the indigenous folk music of the New England area through collection, preservation, and dissemination of both primary and secondary sources.  We work with individuals, families, musicians, scholars, students, and ordinary folk to increase and perpetuate the collection and understanding of the diverse common musical heritage of the region.





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