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Hypebot Previews FAI 2025

Best Music Conferences to Attend in 2025"The next conference takes place in Montréal, Québec, Canada."  |  Read More at Hypebot

FAI Executive Director Talks with Roots Music Canada

Folk Alliance International’s new ED, Jennifer Roe, talks to Roots Music Canada"Folk Alliance International (FIA) will host its 37th annual...

Music Connection Highlights Folk Radio Hall of Fame

SiriusXM programmer Mary Sue Twohy to be inducted into the "Folk Radio Hall of Fame""SiriusXM radio programmer Mary Sue Twohy has been selected to...

Offbeat Magazine Previews FAI 2026 Location

Folk Alliance International Announces Return to New Orleans for 2026"Folk Alliance International (FAI), the leading global nonprofit for folk music,...

Phayul Shares Tenzin Choegyal Nomination

Tenzin Choegyal nominated for ‘Song of the Year’ at 2025 International Folk Music"The nomination came as a delightful surprise for the...

WLRN Interviews Jennifer Roe, FAI Executive Director

Jennifer Roe: Executive Director, Folk Alliance InternationalListen at WLRN

WEXT Highlights Folk Alliance International

Folk Alliance International Illuminates at 37th Conference"Learn all about the organization tasked with keeping folk music alive and relevant in...

The Bluegrass Situation Spotlights FAI 2024

Our Most Memorable Musical Moments of 2024"Music is all about moments. It’s a fact we tend to lose sight of, forest for the trees, despite the fact...

Americana Music Association Highlights FAI 2025

This Week In Americana"Folk Alliance International announced its nominees for the 2025 International Folk Music Awards and Lifetime Achievement...

Variety Highlights FAI 2025

Folk Music Awards Nominees Include Allison Russell and Sarah Jarosz, With Indigo Girls Set for Lifetime Achievement Honor"The nominations for the...

Billboard Previews FAI 2025

Indigo Girls to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at 2025 International Folk Music Awards: Full List of Nominations & Honorees"Nick Lowe, Allison...

Relix Previews Folk Alliance International 2025

Folk Alliance International Reveals 2025 Folk Music Award Recipients and Nominees"The 37th annual FAI conference, which will occur from February...

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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...

Folk Alliance International Announces Initial Official Showcase Lineup of 130+ Artists from 36 Countries of Origin for 36th Annual Conference in Kansas City, MO Feb. 21-25, 2024

Lineup Includes Rainbow Girls, Willi Carlisle, Jolie Holland, Flamy Grant, Kaia Kater, Olive Klug, John Gallagher, Jr., Crys Matthews, Amy LaVere,...

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