American Blues Scene Features FAI

American Blues Scene Features FAI

Folk Alliance International and the Shared Joy of Music “The conference’s theme in 2024 was Alchemy: A Transformative Force, showcasing the power of music to provide the change we need in the world.”  |  Read More at American Blues...
American Blues Scene Features FAI

Twangville Spotlights FAI 2024

2024 Folk Alliance International Conference “There are many organizations set up to serve the music industry, from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (the Grammy people) and their non-profit, MusiCares, to industry organizations for various...
American Blues Scene Features FAI

KPR Shares Lawrence Voices at FAI

Audio Postcard: Lawrence Voices at the Folk Alliance Conference in Kansas City “Tom Parkinson spoke with some of the musicians from Lawrence about their experience at the conference and prepared this audio postcard.”  |  Read More at...
American Blues Scene Features FAI

World Music Central Features FAI 2024

Molly Tuttle and Golden Highway, Billy Strings and Iris Dement, Winners of International Folk Music Awards 2024 “The International Folk Music Awards for 2024, hosted by Folk Alliance International (FAI), unfolded on February 21, 2024, marking the inauguration of...
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Variety Highlights the IFMA

Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle Win Top Honors at International Folk Awards, as Tracy Chapman Gets Lifetime Achievement Honor “Billy Strings, the group Molly Tuttle and Golden Highway, and Iris DeMent won top competitive honors at the International Folk Music...
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Billboard Highlights IFMA 2024

Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway Win at 2024 International Folk Music Awards: Full Winners List “Tracy Chapman received a lifetime achievement award, with Joy Clark performing Chapman’s “Give Me One Reason” in tribute.” ...
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The Pitch KC’s Daily Roundup from FAI 2024

Daily Dispatches from Folk Alliance International “Every year, the first night of the Folk Alliance International Conference has me filled with jitters, thanks to a day spent getting things ready, a solid week of planning who I want to see and when, and the...