![]() ![]() The growing archive contains original reel-to-reel audio tapes of rare coffeehouse, concert, and hoot performances, as well as multi-format audio artist interviews and oral histories. (Photo by Nicole Cho)įOLK New England is a 6-year old non-profit organization based in Massachusetts, not far from Harvard Square where the folk music revival of the 1960s ushered in a social revolution.įounded by Betsy Siggins in 2009, FOLK New England’s mission is to document, preserve, interpret and present the ongoing cultural legacy of folk music in all its forms, with emphasis on New England’s contribution to the enrichment of North American life.įOLK New England’s mission continues a dialogue between New England’s distinct folk music heritage and its future, through the establishment of a regional folk music archive, robust collections development and access, multi-disciplinary outreach and education, and engaging entertainment programs for the public.įOLK New England is a living repository of folk music history materials. Opening boxes containing the complete run of Broadside magazines, donated privately to FOLK New England’s archive.
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