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Boston College. Gaelic Roots Music, Song, Dance, Workshop, and Lecture Series

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 2003-

Historical note

Since 2003, the Series has brought together accomplished performers and experts in Irish, Scottish, American, and related folk music traditions. A successor of Boston College's Irish fiddle festival (1990) and Gaelic Roots festival, the Series was organized and directed by Séamus Connolly, Boston College Sullivan Artist in Residence in Irish Music (2004-2015). For many years Elizabeth Sweeney, Irish Music Librarian, served a co-organizer. Since 2016, Sheila Falls Keohane, faculty with the Music Department, has served as Director for the Series.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Boston College Gaelic Roots Music, Song, Dance, Workshop, and Lecture Series recordings

 Collection
Identifier: IM-M071-2003
Abstract

Recordings of events organized by the Gaelic Roots Music, Song, Dance, Workshop, and Lecture Series at Boston College, founded in 2003 by Séamus Connolly. The Series brings together accomplished performers and experts in Irish, Scottish, American, and related folk music traditions to share their experience, knowledge, and talent with the Boston College community and beyond.

Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research.

Recordings have been digitally copied; all original media was retained, but may not be played due to format. Use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room.

Dates: 2003 - 2017