By Ashley Troutman

The New England Folk Music Archives (NEFMA) will provide a glimpse into folk music history at their folk salon on Nov. 17. To celebrate their acquisition of the Black Sheep collection, the event will feature a panel discussion and viewing of the Gallery at Hi ‘n’ Dry Studios.

Tim Mason, Director of NEFMA, said, “In essence, this is a live event, a gallery reception to mark the show.” The gallery will include rare copies of The Black Sheep Review, a journal published in the 1980’s, focusing on New England folk music, folk artists, and their revival during that time, as well as, various posters, flyers, and print material from three decades ago.

Several well-known members of the folk community will participate in the panel discussion, including, Brian O’Donovan, WGBH radio host, Brad Paul, Sr. Vice President at Rounder Records, Geoff Bartley, Boston folk scene musician, Kari Estrin, publisher and editor of the Black Sheep Review, and Catharine David, assistant at the Black Sheep Review. Local musician, Scott Alarik, will moderate; the discussion will be recorded, and added to the Black Sheep collection.

NEFMA has a goal of, “identifying and preserving the historical track record of folk music in New England, bringing legacy to life,” Mason said. “One of the things that we are doing with the archives is trying to organize a series of public events that help us explore the folk music legacy.”

The Gallery at Hi ‘n’ Dry Studios is located inside the Arts at the Armory on Highland Avenue. The event will begin at 7 p.m.

The following night, an additional reception and concert will take place at the NEFMA Gallery Space on Brattle Street in Cambridge.