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International Folk Music Awards 2025
Keynote: Allison Russell in Conversation with Ann Powers

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Rolling Stone Features Nest of Singing Birds at FAI 2025

The North Carolina collective Nest of Singing Birds have been performing centuries-old mountain songs to raise climate crisis awareness and preserve...

Live for Live Music Highlights FAI 2025

Folk Without Borders: Folk Alliance International Spotlights Global Traditions & Emerging Talent In Montreal"Even before the conference began, FAI...

No Depression Recaps FAI 2025

Folk Alliance International & Wintergrass Gatherings Bring Roots Music to the Forefront"In addition to presenting full schedules of live music, the...

Memphis Flyer Highlights FAI 2025

The Folk Alliance International Conference: From Memphis to Montreal"The conference, once based in the 901, sees Memphians on stage."  |  Read More...

Allison Russell Shares FAI 2025 Post

"The other photos in the carousel are a trip down my memory lane of Folk Alliances’ past."  |  See More at Instagram

NPR Highlights FAI 2025

"I had the joy and honor of talking with the graceful, brilliant, daring Allison Russell for the keynote at Folk Alliance International this week." ...

Folk Alley Shares FAI 2025 Keynote

Folk Alliance International Keynote Allison Russell in Conversation with Ann Powers"Andersen, who returns to Boston to play City Winery on Thursday,...

Offbeat Magazine Previews FAI 2025

Dusky Waters Sets Course for Jazz Fest and Folk Alliance Spotlight"New Orleans-based artist, Dusky Waters, previously nominated for OffBeat’s Best...

Folk Alley Streams FAI 2025 Awards

Watch: 2025 International Folk Music Awards"Stream the 2025 International Folk Music Awards on Wednesday, February 19 starting at 6:00pm ET."  | ...

NPR Live Session: FAI 2025

International Folk Music Awards: Wed, Feb 19 @ 6:00pm ESTListen at NPR

WHCL Interviews Jennifer Roe About FAI 2025

WHCL Hamilton College Radio"Jennifer Roe Interview About Folk Alliance"  |  Read More at WHCL

QOBUS Previews FAI 2025

Folk Alliance International 2025: Four Artists Not to Miss"Based in Kansas City, Missouri, FAI hosts an annual conference where artists, industry...

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Folk Alliance International (FAI) Holds 2025 International Folk Music Awards

Awards Live-Streamed By NPR Music, WMOT & Folk Alley Montréal, QC (February 20, 2025) – Folk Alliance International (FAI), a 501(c)3 and the...

International Folk Music Awards, Presented by Folk Alliance Int’l, To Be Live-Streamed Via NPR Music, WMOT and Folk Alley

Lifetime Achievement Award To Be Bestowed to Indigo GirlsKansas City, MO and Montréal, QC (February 13, 2025) – Folk Alliance International (FAI), a...

Folk Alliance International (FAI) Confirms Future Conference Locations

FAI Confirms Keynote Speaker Allison Russell, in Conversation with Author Ann Powers for 37th Annual ConferenceKansas City, MO, New Orleans, LA, and...

Folk Alliance International (FAI) Announces Keynote Speaker Allison Russell, in Conversation with NPR’s Ann Powers for 37th Annual Conference

FAI Unveils Conference Programming with Over 125 EventsKansas City, MO and Montréal, QC (January 16, 2025) - Folk Alliance International (FAI), a...

Folk Alliance International (FAI) Unveils 2025 International Folk Music Award Nominees and Recipients

Lifetime Achievement Award To Be Bestowed to Indigo GirlsKansas City, MO and Montréal, QC (December 3, 2024) – Folk Alliance International (FAI), a...

Folk Alliance International Announces Portugal As Country Focus at the 37th Annual Conference

Portuguese Artists Among 175+ Performers from 38 Countries of Origin for 37th Annual Conference in Montreal, QC Feb. 19-23, 2025Kansas City, Mo. and...

Folk Alliance International Announces Official Showcase Lineup of 175+ Artists from 38 Countries of Origin for 37th Annual Conference in Montreal, QC Feb. 19-23, 2025

Artists Include Ron Sexsmith, Mimi O'Bonsawin, Tania Elizabeth, Mama's Broke, Kaïa Kater, Jorane, Basiat Bulat, Wesli and MoreMontreal, QC, Canada...

Best of the Year: Folk Alliance International Unveils New Member-Driven Nomination Process for the International Folk Music Awards

FAI Shares 2025 Conference Theme: IlluminateKansas City, Mo. (September 4, 2024) – Folk Alliance International (FAI), a 501(c)3 and the foremost...

Folk Alliance International Names Longtime FAI Operations Director Jennifer Roe as New Executive Director

Kansas City, Mo. (April 16, 2024) – Folk Alliance International (FAI), a 501(c)3 and the foremost global nonprofit for folk music, is pleased to...

NPR World Café to Stream International Folk Music Awards (IFMA), Part of Folk Alliance International (FAI) Conference

FAI Confirms Performances by Kaia Kater, Joy Clark, The Steel Wheels, Mireya Ramos, and Malena Cadiz & Willie WatsonKansas City, MO (February 20,...

Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Billy Strings, Iris DeMent, Tracy Chapman, Alynda Segarra, Etc. Take Home International Folk Music Awards (Folk Alliance International)

Awards Show Live-Streamed by NPR MusicKansas City, MO (February 22, 2024) –The International Folk Music Awards – presented by Folk Alliance...

Statement from Folk Alliance International

Thank you to the FAI members and registrants who reached out to check on our staff and local community in KC in regards to this yesterday’s act of...

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