About

Launched in 2019 by the Boch Center, the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame (FARHOF) is Boston’s premier cultural and educational initiative celebrating America’s rich musical heritage. Located inside the historic Wang Theatre, FARHOF honors the legacy and ongoing evolution of Folk, Americana, and Roots music - genres that have shaped the social and cultural fabric of the nation.

FARHOF is guided by an advisory board of iconic artists and industry leaders, including Keb’ Mo’, Joan Baez, and Noel Paul Stookey, with permanent and rotating exhibits curated by Deana McCloud and Bob Santelli of The Museum Collective. Together, they bring deep expertise and passion to the mission: honoring the past, celebrating the present, and nurturing the future of American roots music.

Through immersive exhibits, rare memorabilia, rotating displays, concerts, conversations, and educational programming, FARHOF connects audiences of all ages to the stories, sounds, and social movements that define these genres.

“Music connects all of us and keeps us a civilized society,” said Joe Spaulding, Founder of FARHOF and former President & CEO of the Boch Center. “These genres of music, in particular, have historically provided an outlet for individuals of all races, classes and locations to express their highest joys and their deepest sorrows, and we are thrilled to provide a new cultural destination that will educate people of all ages about the important influence of these genres on all music today.”

“FARHOF gives us an incredible opportunity to celebrate music not just as entertainment, but as a force that brings people together, sparks dialogue, and preserves culture,” said J. Casey Soward, President & CEO of the Boch Center. “It’s inspiring to see how deeply these genres continue to resonate—and we’re committed to growing this initiative in ways that honor that history while also pushing it forward.”

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