Jun 16, 2026 | Folk Alliance - Releases, Press Releases
Change Comes Thanks to FAI’s Membership and Team of Advocates Kansas City, MO (June 16, 2026) – On today’s announcement by the Recording Academy that it is adding a Best Traditional Folk Album category to the 2027 GRAMMY Awards, Folk Alliance International (FAI)...
May 3, 2026 | Folk Alliance - Releases, Press Releases
Pre-Registration for Members, Applications for Mike Seeger Fellowship, and First-Time Artist/Industry Scholarships All Open Today Kansas City, MO and Chicago, IL (May 1, 2026) – Folk Alliance International (FAI), a 501(c)3 and the foremost global nonprofit for folk...
Jan 22, 2026 | Folk Alliance - Releases, Press Releases
Best of 2025 Awards Went to Carsie Blanton, Crys Matthews, The Baltic Sisters and I’m With Her, Which Takes Home Two Awards Kansas City, MO and New Orleans, LA (January 21, 2026) — Folk Alliance International (FAI), a 501(c)3 and the foremost global nonprofit...
Nov 12, 2025 | Folk Alliance - Releases, Press Releases
Lifetime Achievement Award to Be Bestowed to Taj Mahal Kansas City, MO and New Orleans, LA (November 12, 2025) — Folk Alliance International (FAI), a 501(c)3 and the foremost global nonprofit for folk music, has unveiled the International Folk Music Awards recipients...
Aug 20, 2025 | Folk Alliance - Releases, Press Releases
Conference Set for Jan. 21-25, 2026 in New Orleans, LA with Theme Rise Up New Orleans, LA (August 19, 2025) – Today, Folk Alliance International (FAI) – the leading and largest nonprofit dedicated to serving, strengthening, and engaging the global folk music community...
Jul 22, 2025 | Folk Alliance - Releases, Press Releases
Folk Alliance International is deeply disappointed by the decision to eliminate all federal funding for public broadcasting programs, including PBS and NPR. This action strikes at the heart of a fragile and vital ecosystem that supports independent artists, cultural...
May 21, 2025 | Folk Alliance - Releases, Press Releases
Folk Alliance International (FAI) is deeply disappointed by the National Endowment for the Arts’ (NEA) recent decision to withdraw an offer for a $50,000 grant award to support our annual conference and online programming. This funding was intended to support vital...
May 2, 2025 | Folk Alliance - Releases, Press Releases
FAI Announces 50K in Artist Scholarships Available Kansas City, MO and New Orleans, LA (May 1, 2025) – Folk Alliance International (FAI), a 501(c)3 and the foremost global nonprofit for folk music, will open applications for Official Showcase Artists May 1 and close...
Feb 20, 2025 | Folk Alliance - Releases, Press Releases
Awards Live-Streamed By NPR Music, WMOT & Folk Alley Montréal, QC (February 20, 2025) – Folk Alliance International (FAI), a 501(c)3 and the foremost global nonprofit for folk music, last night presented the International Folk Music Awards. The Awards took place...
Feb 13, 2025 | Folk Alliance - Releases, Press Releases
Lifetime Achievement Award To Be Bestowed to Indigo Girls Kansas City, MO and Montréal, QC (February 13, 2025) – Folk Alliance International (FAI), a 501(c)3 and the foremost global nonprofit for folk music, presents the International Folk Music Awards on Wednesday,...
Jan 27, 2025 | Folk Alliance - Releases, Press Releases
FAI Confirms Keynote Speaker Allison Russell, in Conversation with Author Ann Powers for 37th Annual Conference Kansas City, MO, New Orleans, LA, and Chicago, IL (January 27, 2025) – Folk Alliance International (FAI), a 501(c)3 and the foremost global nonprofit...
Jan 16, 2025 | Folk Alliance - Releases, Press Releases
FAI Unveils Conference Programming with Over 125 Events Kansas City, MO and Montréal, QC (January 16, 2025) – Folk Alliance International (FAI), a 501(c)3 and the foremost global nonprofit for folk music, today announced that GRAMMY Award-winner and eight-time...
Dec 3, 2024 | Folk Alliance - Releases, Press Releases
Lifetime Achievement Award To Be Bestowed to Indigo Girls Kansas City, MO and Montréal, QC (December 3, 2024) – Folk Alliance International (FAI), a 501(c)3 and the foremost global nonprofit for folk music, has unveiled the International Folk Music Awards recipients...
Oct 17, 2024 | Folk Alliance - Releases, Press Releases
Portuguese Artists Among 175+ Performers from 38 Countries of Origin for 37th Annual Conference in Montreal, QC Feb. 19-23, 2025 Kansas City, Mo. and Lisbon, Portugal (October 17, 2024) – Folk Alliance International (FAI) – the leading and largest nonprofit dedicated...
Sep 16, 2024 | Folk Alliance - Releases, Press Releases
Artists Include Ron Sexsmith, Mimi O’Bonsawin, Tania Elizabeth, Mama’s Broke, Kaïa Kater, Jorane, Basiat Bulat, Wesli and More Montreal, QC, Canada (September 16, 2024) – Today, Folk Alliance International (FAI) – the leading and largest nonprofit...
