Betsy Rose is a singer and writer whose insight, warmth, humor, wit and wisdom, have added a wealth of songs to the world of folk and progressive music for over thirty years.

Artists such as Pete Seeger, Ronnie Gilbert, Sally Rogers, Chris Williamson and the Bobbi McFerron inspired vocal group SOVOSO have sung and/or recorded her songs. Contemporary cultural visionaries such as Thich Nhat Hanh, Matthew Fox, and Joanna Macy include her music in their work.

Betsy has traveled widly, throughout the United States and Canada and to India, Australia and the Czech Republic.  She has sung at festivals, ecological conferences and conferences such as California Early Childhood Educators State Conference, spiritual gatherings, and with organizations such as La Leche League, Association of Humanistic Psychology, Omega Institute, and AIDS and Hospice services. 

Recently, Betsy's many years as a singer for peace and justice are finding a new expression through the Bay Area Singing for Peace project.  As the world changes, the energy from singing has brought many together and helped heal us in our toubled times.

Her most popular recording, "Motherlight," captures the poignancy and passion of mothering, imbued with compassion, wisdom humor and heart.  Her most recent recording, Heart of a Child, is quickly becoming a favorite.  More is sure to come so please stay in touch as Betsy's music grows and thrives.
 

Along with her work in Singing for Peace, Betsy Rose is also available for concerts, conferences, in-service and keynote speaker roles at schools and early childhood education programs. Her music and leadership is of particular interest to: parenting professional, family counselors, educators, midwives and others attending to the birth process, spiritual gatherings and conferences, special education professionals.

To receive more information about how you can bring Betsy to your community, contact:

 Email: betsy@betsyrosemusic.org