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American Blues Scene Highlights FAI 2026

Folk Alliance International Honors Global Talent at 2026 International Folk Music Awards"Folk Alliance International kicked off its 38th annual...

Hypebot Shares FAI 2026 Award Winners

Folk Alliance Awards 2026 Winners Named [Full List]"The 2026 International Folk Music Awards were announced by Folk Alliance International in New...

Pollstar Recaps Folk Alliance 2026

Folk Alliance International Bestows Folk Music Awards At 38th Annual Conference In New Orleans"Folk Alliance International, a global nonprofit for...

World Music Central Reviews FAI 2026

Folk Stars And Changemakers Lead 2026 International Folk Music Awards"The International Folk Music Awards for the 2025 cycle were presented on...

No Depression Shares FAI 2026 Award Winners

International Folk Music Award Winners and More Roots Music News"The 38th annual Folk Alliance International (FAI) conference and festival is still...

Billboard Highlights FAI Awards

I'm With Her Wins Two Awards at FAI 2026"LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 30: (L-R) Sara Watkins, Aoife O’Donovan and Sarah Jarosz of I'm With...

The Bluegrass Situation Shares FAI Awards

See the Winners and Recipients of the 2026 International Folk Music Awards"Yesterday, Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Folk Alliance International (FAI)...

Get Down Weekly Podcast Talks FAI 2026

The Get Down | Folk Alliance International and Carnival Season"It’s been about a week into Mayor Helena Moreno’s term in office, and she’s already...

New Orleans Magazine Shares FAI Details

Folk Alliance International 38th Annual Conference in New Orleans"NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Folk Alliance International 38th Annual...

Gambit Weekly Previews FAI 2026

Folk Alliance's conference returns to New Orleans with musician showcases, panels, more"The last time Folk Alliance International hosted its annual...

Biz New Orleans Previews FAI 2026

Folk Alliance International Hosts 38th Conference"NEW ORLEANS – The Folk Alliance International 38th Annual Conference (FAI2026) will take place...

Parade Previews FAI Artist of the Year Award

Folk Alliance International Unveils the 2026 Artist of the Year Award Nominees"These six acclaimed acts are shaping the future of folk and roots...

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Folk Alliance International Held International Folk Music Awards Tonight, Kicking Off 38th Annual Conference

Best of 2025 Awards Went to Carsie Blanton, Crys Matthews, The Baltic Sisters and I'm With Her, Which Takes Home Two AwardsKansas City, MO and New...

Folk Alliance International Unveils 2026 International Folk Music Award Honorees and Nominees; Keynote Speakers; Programming for 38th Annual Conference

Lifetime Achievement Award to Be Bestowed to Taj MahalKansas City, MO and New Orleans, LA (November 12, 2025) — Folk Alliance International (FAI), a...

Folk Alliance International Shares Official Showcase Lineup of 150+ Artists

Conference Set for Jan. 21-25, 2026 in New Orleans, LA with Theme Rise UpNew Orleans, LA (August 19, 2025) – Today, Folk Alliance International...

Statement from Folk Alliance International on the Elimination of Federal Funding for Public Broadcasting

Folk Alliance International is deeply disappointed by the decision to eliminate all federal funding for public broadcasting programs, including PBS...

FAI’s Statement about the NEA and Defending Cultural Funding

Folk Alliance International (FAI) is deeply disappointed by the National Endowment for the Arts’ (NEA) recent decision to withdraw an offer for a...

Folk Alliance International (FAI) Opens Official Showcase Applications for 2026 Conference, Set for New Orleans

FAI Announces 50K in Artist Scholarships AvailableKansas City, MO and New Orleans, LA (May 1, 2025) – Folk Alliance International (FAI), a 501(c)3...

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...

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