FAI 2027: Chicago, Illinois, United States
January 27-31, 2027
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Adriano Sangineto
Adriano Sangineto
www.adrianosangineto.comAdriano Sangineto, a Celtic harp virtuoso, transforms the instrument with a creative, percussive style. He has performed worldwide, released 15 albums, and redefines the harp’s role through innovation, rhythm, and expressive power.
Alash
Alash
https://alashensemble.com/index.htmALASH ensemble is a trio of master throat singers (xöömeizhi) from Tuva, a tiny republic in the heart of Inner Asia. They continue to grow and develop their music with subtle influences from outside of Tuva while remaining rooted in rich tradition.
Alela Diane
Alela Diane
www.aleladiane.comPortland-based songwriter Alela Diane returns with her phenomenal new record, Who’s Keeping Time? Backed by some of Portland’s finest musicians, she is hitting the road with renewed energy after a decade of raising kids.
Alexis Jade and the Gemstones
Alexis Jade and the Gemstones
https://www.alexisjademusic.com/Raised just outside of Memphis, Alexis Jade's songwriting blends country roots, southern grit, and heartfelt storytelling. Fronting Alexis Jade & the Gemstones, she delivers soulful songs and dynamic performances that feel both timeless and fresh.
Alice Hasen & the Blaze
Alice Hasen & the Blaze
https://alicehasen.com/homeAlice’s “fiddle-powered groove band” is rooted in Memphis blues/rock, but also features classical and folk elements. Hailed as “one of the most dynamic sounds out there by Radio Memphis, recent collaborations include Valerie June and Radney Foster.
Alicia Kayley
Alicia Kayley
https://aliciakayley.com/Canadian Indigenous songwriter Alicia Kayley has earned national attention and a Top 10 Indigenous Music Countdown single. Her debut album New Beginnings arrives in 2026.
Amber Rae Dunn featuring Mulberry Jam and special guest Anna Sharpe
Amber Rae Dunn featuring Mulberry Jam and special guest Anna Sharpe
https://amberraedunn.com/Amber Rae Dunn is an award-winning country/folk/blue-eyed soul singer-songwriter whose authentic delta sound & witty lyrics have earned two Best of Memphis vocalist titles among others proving Memphis may have indeed found it's true Country Queen
Amelia Day
Amelia Day
https://www.ameliadaymusic.comIt took a life-altering breakup for Amelia Day to find her sound. Rooted in folk music from the Pacific Northwest, “EGO TRIP” blends alt-rock guitars, pop hooks, and confessional songwriting inspired by heartbreak, healing, and empowerment.
American Patchwork Quartet
American Patchwork Quartet
https://www.americanpatchworkquartet.comGRAMMY-nominated quartet reimagining traditional American folk songs through the Indian, Japanese, African American, and Appalachian roots of its players. Led by 2x GRAMMY winner Clay Ross. Grand Ole Opry debut, 2024.
Ammoye
Ammoye
https://www.ammoye.com/Ammoye is a Toronto-based, Jamaican reggae fusion artist and 8X Juno nominee. Known for soulful, socially conscious music, she blends reggae, jazz, and R&B. She's performed internationally, and in 2027, releases her album The Shift and book.
Amy Speace
Amy Speace
http://www.amyspeace.comA modern folksinger whose music nods to the genre’s 1970’s glory days, Amy Speace is considered one of the great contemporary singer-songwriters. Her latest 3 releases have debuted at #1 on Folk Radio Charts.
Ana Everling
Ana Everling
https://www.anaeverling.com/Vocalist & storyteller Ana Everling crafts a sonic bridge between ancestral Romanian tradition & avant-garde expression. She weaves lost works into original compositions that pulse with modern improvisation and live vocal looping.
Andy Rubal
Andy Rubal
https://andyrubal.com/homeAndy Rubal is a Cuban-born, Canada-based artist blending salsa, jazz, and pop. A 2026 JUNO nominee, he is known for his acclaimed album Baila y Confía and energetic live performances.
Ani Mari
Ani Mari
https://animarimusic.com/Ani Mari is an alt-Americana singer-songwriter from the Northwoods of Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula, whose songs weave complex chord progressions into heart-wrenching stories and melodies, spanning from roots folk to indie rock.
Anne Heaton Trio
Anne Heaton Trio
https://anneheaton.com/Award-winning singer-songwriter Anne Heaton (NPR, Lilith Fair) has shared stages with Jewel and Sarah McLachlan. A Berklee summer instructor and TEDx speaker, she tours with Carolyn Koebel and Cori Somers, using music to nurture joy and resilience.
Anthony da Costa
Anthony da Costa
www.adacostamusic.comAnthony da Costa is an award-winning singer/songwriter, guitarist and producer from New York, currently living in Nashville, TN. His most recent album is The No Send Letter (Birthday Cake Records).
Ashley E. Norton
Ashley E. Norton
https://ashleyenorton.comAshley’s live performances are a dynamic journey through the American heartland—ranging from the haunting historical narrative of her upcoming album to high-energy anthems that often find her stepping off the stage and into the crowd.
avery r. young & de deacon board
avery r. young & de deacon board
https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=f1dae0f49d2b4649d1f0a4f27b5a9e2c0600e830589d21f0cde7b80ee4e800e3JmltdHM9MTc4MDg3NjgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=38759705-6551-68dc-0653-83d964306926&psq=avery+r+young%27&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYXZlcnlyeW91bmcuY29tLwChicago’s inaugural Poet Laureate and multi-award winning arts educator and interdisciplinary artist avery r. young [him, him, his] is also a co-director of The Floating Museum. His written works, performance, composition and curatorial work has been
Bandits on the Run
Bandits on the Run
banditsontherun.comIndie-folk-pop-americana with 3 lead singers, guitar, cello, accordion, suitcase drum, and joy!
Beauxmont
Beauxmont
https://beauxmontband.com/Beauxmont is an Acadian powerhouse from New Brunswick that fuses traditional Acadian music with Cajun/Country influences and the unmistakable energy of Canada’s Maritimes.
Bobby Alu
Bobby Alu
http://bobbyalu.com/Amidst smooth harmonies & rhythms inspired by a family lineage of Polynesian performance, Bobby Alu is an Australian/Samoan singer, ukulele-strummer and drummer who inspires effortless joy with every performance experience.
Braden Lam
Braden Lam
https://bradenlam.com/Blending authentic songwriting with modern indie flair, Braden Lam is forging the path to a new 21st century sound.
BRÍDÍN
BRÍDÍN
www.bridinmusic.comBRÍDÍN, modern folk harpist, singer songwriter and composer from County Sligo, Ireland creates her music in her own modern and ethereal style by looping her harp and vocals in some of her pieces.
Buddy Red
Buddy Red
http://www.buddyredmusic.comBuddy Red is an Atlanta-based blues vocalist and guitarist, celebrated for his soulful sound and captivating performances. Drawing inspiration from iconic artists like Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, The Hendrix Experience, and James Brown.
Caamaño & Ameixeiras
Caamaño & Ameixeiras
https://www.caamanoameixeiras.comSabela Caamaño (chromatic accordion) and Antía Ameixeiras (violin and vocals) form Caamaño&Ameixeiras, a Galician duo linked to roots music and dance. The duo are carving a new path for Galician and Iberian folk music.
Carrie Newcomer
Carrie Newcomer
https://www.carrienewcomer.com/Carrie Newcomer is a songwriter, educator and activist. She is known for the progressive spiritual content of her songs, poetry and workshops, and work in justice, spiritual and interfaith communities, and health and hunger organizations.
Cécilia
Cécilia
https://ceciliamusic.ca/Stirring Celtic & Quebecois trad music with high-energy tunes performed on accordion, piano, and fiddle that will challenge you to stay seated, ft. Timi Turmel (La Bottine Souriante) & Erin Leahy (LEAHY), and a variety of top fiddle accompaniests.
Celeigh Cardinal
Celeigh Cardinal
https://www.celeighcardinal.comJuno-winning Cree singer-songwriter Celeigh Cardinal turns personal truth into universal feeling. A celebrated Songwriter of the Year and commanding live presence, with new music coming 2026-2027.
Crow and Gazelle
Crow and Gazelle
https://www.crowandgazelle.comCrow and Gazelle write songs built around poetry, sparse but reverent instrumentation, and entangled harmonies, creating a sound that feels intimate and apocalyptic all at once. They didn't fall in love, they rose up to meet each other there.
CRYS + The Fever Dreams
CRYS + The Fever Dreams
https://www.crysforshort.comPlaying Cosmic Country & Honky Tonk Music, CRYS draws from iconic influences like Patsy Cline, Curtis Mayfield, Elizabeth Cotten, & The Chicks. “Ethereal and groovy” songs center on love, ancestors, and dreams, woven together by banjo and pedal steel
Cyrena Wages
Cyrena Wages
https://www.cyrenawages.com/homeCyrena Wages, raised in a small town north of Memphis, relishes in the witticisms and idiosyncrasies of the South, while fighting like hell to shake its “Bible Belt Beauty Pageant” conditioning. Mixing genres like indie, soul, country and folk etc.
Damir Imamović
Damir Imamović
http://en.damirimamovic.com/Raised in a family of sevdah musicians, Damir Imamović began his career in the early 2000s and released his first album in 2006. Since then, he has toured internationally, bringing sevdah to audiences across Europe, Asia, and the US.
DEAD GOAT
DEAD GOAT
https://www.deadgoattheband.com/DEAD GOAT, N.Ireland acclaimed folk-Americana supergroup, uniting Stevie Scullion (Malojian), Matt McGinn, Mark McCausland (Lost Bros.) and Declan McManus. Their debut album arrived in 2026 to wide acclaim. 'The North’s Traveling Wilburys' Hot Press.
Debutants
Debutants
https://www.wearedebutants.com/Debutants is a seven-piece “Indiana Newgrass” band from Fort Wayne, IN, blending bluegrass instrumentation with indie folk, Americana, and a fearless sense of exploration.
Disterbenz
Disterbenz
https://disterbenz.com/Disterbenz is singer-songwriter, Gabrielle Sterbenz. She has performed her music in 49 states, the UK, EU, Canada, and Australia, often opening for the band, Wheatus (of “Teenage Dirtbag” fame) of which she’s a longtime member.
DIVKA
DIVKA
divka.caDIVKA is two folk fatales with a sonic bone to pick. Using bygone folk songs from Ukrainian and global women's music-making traditions, they weave a constellation on bandura (esoteric Ukrainian harp), ethereal polyphonic vocals, and guttural viola.
Doctor Nativo
Doctor Nativo
www.doctornativo.comDoctor Nativo is one of Central America’s most compelling live voices, an artist whose music carries both celebration and resistance in equal measure. His new album, BarrioKandela, bridges Guatemaya and Mexico through rhythm, memory, and identity.
Don Ross and Julie Malía
Don Ross and Julie Malía
https://donrossandjuliemalia.com/Acclaimed solo artists Don Ross and Julie Malía have toured together since 2023, performing 100+ concerts across Europe and North America. They continue touring internationally in 2026 and are preparing their first duo album.
Dorsten
Dorsten
https://dorstenmusic.com/Dorsten is a folk-pop sibling band known for dynamic and authentic performances, featuring Sophie's standout vocals and Alex's skilled instrumentation. Dorsten crafts music that resonates deeply with listeners worldwide.
Duane Andrews and the Hot Club of Conception Bay
Duane Andrews and the Hot Club of Conception Bay
https://duaneandrews.ca/bio/Duane Andrews casts a wide net in the musical world. Joined by The Hot Club of Conception Bay, he defies genres by combining his love of the swing jazz of Django Reinhardt with the traditional music of his home and heart in Newfoundland, Canada.
Eliza Marshall
Eliza Marshall
https://elizamarshall.com/Eliza’s musical path has followed her musical passions; diverse, organic and without boundaries. She has toured internationally with Peter Gabriel’s New Blood Orchestra, recorded with Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, First Aid Kit and The White Stripes
El Khat
El Khat
https://glitterbeat.com/artists/el/Experimenting with DIY, self-made instruments as an expression of a minimalist life philosophy—while remaining loyal to traditional Yemeni percussive roots—the three-piece honed a unique Arabic-Yemeni style.
Emily Scott Robinson
Emily Scott Robinson
https://emilyscottrobinson.comOn her third album with Oh Boy Records, Emily Scott Robinson once again unveils her mastery as a performer and storyteller with her 2026 release Appalachia, lauded by NPR and Rolling Stone as a Grammy-worthy collection of American folk songs.
Ernest Aines
Ernest Aines
https://www.ernestaines.com/Australian artist Ernest Aines blends soulful vocals, intricate guitar and poetic songwriting into moving folk/indie performances that have taken him to stages across the UK, US and beyond.
É.T.É
É.T.É
https://www.etemusiquetrad.ca/Hot, female-led traditionally-inspired yet wholly contemporary and unique, trad trio from Quebec with fiddle, cello, bouzouki, vocals, and stepdance.
Farayi
Farayi
https://www.farayimusic.com/With her warm, soulful voice, Farayi Malek has captivated audiences around the globe as a Grammy-nominated vocalist with Danilo Pérez’s Global Messengers. Now, she’s returning to her musical roots, embarking on a new chapter of her journey.
Felicity Dowd
Felicity Dowd
https://www.felicitydowd.com.auFelicity Dowd is a multi award-winning Australian singer-songwriter making waves in Folk and Americana music. A 2026 Golden Guitar nominee and 2023 AFMA Youth Artist of the Year, she’s fast becoming one of Australia’s most exciting young artists.
Flamy Grant
Flamy Grant
https://www.flamygrant.comFlamy Grant is a trailblazing artist from Asheville, NC. Snatching trophies for both songwriting and stage, this powerhouse performer blends Appalachian-rooted folk/gospel music with drag artistry to deliver a wholly original musical experience.
Floyd Mercantile
Floyd Mercantile
https://www.floydmercantile.com/Peter Mulvey and Jenna Nicholls recorded Floyd Mercantile live in a decommissioned general store in Floyd, Virginia — three musicians, no isolation booths, just songs allowed to breathe. Old standards, new originals, one room.
Fugu Dugu
Fugu Dugu
https://rootsandchordsmusic.com/fuguduguChicago-based female-led “Wild East Punk” band blending Eastern European roots, folk-punk, and Americana into a high-energy live show. Fugu Dugu’s new album The Legend of Baba Yaga: East Meets West reimagines Slavic folklore through punk energy and m
gabrielle hope
gabrielle hope
NAGabrielle Hope is a 20-year-old singer-songwriter from Tennessee, now based in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, who has introduced her generation to traditional Appalachian folk music through TikTok.
Georgia Ruth
Georgia Ruth
www.georgiaruth.co.ukGeorgia Ruth has long been a distinctive voice in Welsh music. Writing and performing in both Welsh and English, she has built a reputation for crafting emotionally rich, atmospheric work that draws on landscape, memory, and identity.
GoldenOak
GoldenOak
https://www.goldenoakband.com/homeGoldenOak’s music is rooted in the natural landscape. Fronted by siblings Zak and Lena Kendall, their songs move in an organic, grounding direction, shaped by rich, folk-influenced sibling harmony.
Goldpine
Goldpine
https://goldpinemusic.com/homeBold + gold harmonies straight from Nashville. Goldpine's brand of “Aggressive Americana” is a flawless channel for their bold and reminiscent compositions.
Good Morning Bedlam
Good Morning Bedlam
https://www.goodmorningbedlam.com/Minneapolis-based pop-folk duo GOOD MORNING BEDLAM have established a reputation for their fun, high-energy performances, with material ranging from raucous sing-alongs to gripping, intimate ballads.
Great Aunt
Great Aunt
https://greatauntmusic.com/Great Aunt is an award-winning Australian folk duo described by The Bluegrass Situation as “an Australian duo you need to know.” They write music from the heart: honestly, tenderly, and often with a sly wink; a joyful, gutsy revival.
HENRY WAGONS
HENRY WAGONS
https://www.wagonsmusic.comHenry Wagons is a renowned songwriter, baritone and troubadour whose cinematic blend of outlaw country, alt-folk and rock ’n’ roll has made him one of the most captivating and wildly entertaining live performers working today.
High Horse
High Horse
https://www.highhorseband.com/High Horse is a progressive-acoustic string band breathing the energy of alternative rock into an indelible blend of Bluegrass, Old-time, and Folk magic with crisp vocals and virtuosic chops.
HIP HORNS BRASS COLLECTIVE
HIP HORNS BRASS COLLECTIVE
https://hiphornsbrass.com/Hip Horns Brass Collective brings the energy of New Orleans brass bands into the 21st century, blending jazz, hip hop or funk. Selected for Folk Alliance 2025, they deliver one of Europe's freshest and most explosive live brass experiences.
How I Became A Wave
How I Became A Wave
https://www.howibecameawave.comPat Carey writes folk-rooted, orchestrally textured songs shaped by poets including Eavan Boland and Sylvia Plath. His debut album How I Became A Wave (2026) drew 4.5 stars from The Irish Times and national and international radio playlisting.
Humbletown
Humbletown
https://humbletownband.com/Formed in the humble prairie town of Vermillion, South Dakota, Humbletown has emerged as a powerful multi-genre bluegrass-inspired ensemble consisting of clawhammer banjo, flatpicking guitar, mandolin, and upright bass, and haunting vocal harmonies.
Imogen Clark
Imogen Clark
https://imogenclarkmusic.com/Touring with Shania Twain and Steve Poltz, collaborating with Colin Hay, Jim Lauderdale and many more, Imogen Clark has earned the respect of her heroes and peers through her deeply personal storytelling, roof-raising voice and magnetic live energy.
Jacques Surette
Jacques Surette
https://jacquessurette.comJacques Surette, 26-year-old, captivates audiences with his natural charm. He first made a name for himself in the Maritimes, but has also performed many times in Quebec, Louisiana, Switzerland, and France. He has 4 albums.
Jared Rabin
Jared Rabin
http://www.jaredrabin.comJared Rabin is an award-winning songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Chicago. Two of his most recent albums reached the Top 5 on the Folk Alliance Radio charts.
Javier Jara
Javier Jara
https://www.javierjaramusic.com/With a voice that is both soulful and melodic, Javier Jara specializes in modern interpretations of Latin folk music ranging from Trova to Son Cubano to Bossa Nova and Tango. Born in the Ecuadorian highlands, Javier now calls Austin his home.
Jenna Nicholls
Jenna Nicholls
https://jennanicholls.comIn the world of modern folk music, few artists blend genres with the same grace and authenticity as Jenna Nicholls. With a unique tapestry of sound, she seamlessly fuses the richness of New Orleans with the soul of the American West.
Jimbo Scott
Jimbo Scott
https://jimboscottmusic.com/Jimbo Scott is a genre sprawling songwriter that fills the space available in Americana Music. With songs that jump from Country, to Rock, to Folk and Bluegrass to Soul, the he offers a lush demonstration of rich story-telling and premier vocals.
Jonavo
Jonavo
https://www.jonavo.com.br/Brazilian folk singer-songwriter blending South American rhythms, acoustic strings and storytelling. Jonavo has toured throughout Brazil, North America and Europe, connecting contemporary folk music with the cultural traditions of the Pantanal region
Julián Pujols Quall and Mamey
Julián Pujols Quall and Mamey
www.julianpujolsquall.comDominican-American pianist, composer, and curator from Chicago who has performed across the U.S., France, Belgium, Spain, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic, and whose project Mamey centers Dominico-Haitian music and jazz improvisation
Julian Taylor
Julian Taylor
https://juliantaylormusic.caJulian Taylor is a Toronto-based, award-winning independent singer-songwriter with a soulful voice and captivating stage presence. Earning him a growing fanbase and critical acclaim not only in Canada but also in Europe and the US.
Junior Brother
Junior Brother
https://juniorbrother.com/Carefully pushing the boundaries of what modern Irish folk can look and sound like, Junior Brother is an idiosyncratic, challenging and richly lyrical singer/ songwriter from Co. Kerry, Ireland.
Kate Prendergast
Kate Prendergast
www.kateprendergastmusic.comKate Prendergast’s music is a raw soulful mix of personal reflection and sharp storytelling. Her songs are staples on Irish, UK and International radio. Kate was selected as a showcase artist for the 2026 Your Roots are Showing Folk Conference.
Keenya Creates
Keenya Creates
https://www.keenyacreates.com/Keenya Creates captivates as a singer, rapper, storyteller & musician. After years of honing her skills in Memphis’ vibrant arts scene, Keenya is now emerging as one of the city’s most inspiring talents.
Keith Secola
Keith Secola
https://secola.com/Keith Secola is one of the most significant figures in contemporary Native American music — an Ojibwe singer-songwriter, guitarist, and flutist whose song “NDN Kars” has been the number-one requested song on tribal radio since 1992.
Kelly Hunt
Kelly Hunt
https://www.kellyhuntmusic.com/With her dynamic approach to banjo and guitar, Memphis native, Kelly Hunt, reimagines traditional forms with contemporary vigor, hovering beyond the constraints of genre and exploring the tension between past and present, old world and new.
Ken Whiteley
Ken Whiteley
https://www.kenwhiteley.comKen Whiteley performances build on 60 years of performing and touring across North America to bring people together and experience connection through the power of song. He’s a Canadian folk music legend for a reason.
Kim Yang
Kim Yang
https://kimyangmusic.comTaiwanese-Australian indie-folk artist Kim Yang blends warm vocals, introspective storytelling and engaging stage presence. Her sound echoes Joni Mitchell and Bon Iver, with lyrics shaped by neurodivergence, mental health and migration.
LaOx
LaOx
laoxmusic.comLaOx is a Chicano–Southern musical vessel that carries the shared rhythms, histories, and soul of two cultures in an experimental combination of latin, afrobeat, rock and the unmistakable spirit of Louisiana creating something new and deeply rooted.
Las Guaracheras
Las Guaracheras
https://lasguaracheras.com/Las Guaracheras are a powerful all-female Latin music sextet formed in 2017 in the city of Cali, Colombia. Their repertoire spans Afro-Caribbean rhythms like salsa as well as music from Colombia’s Pacific region.
Le Diable à Cinq
Le Diable à Cinq
https://diablea5.com/en/Le Diable à Cinq is a powerful Quebec folk-trad quintet with drive to spare, who share the stage with palpable chemistry and boundless energy. In concert, their festive, unifying vibe gets crowds on their feet and embodies the joie de vivre of QC!
Lennie Gallant
Lennie Gallant
https://lenniegallant.com/Lennie Gallant is an acclaimed East Coast songwriter, Order of Canada recipient, and 2026 Canadian Folk Music Awards Solo Artist of the Year. His poetic songs, rich storytelling, and unforgettable live performances resonate deeply with audiences.
Louie Lou Louis
Louie Lou Louis
https://www.louieloulouis.comLouie Lou Louis is a Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter whose music blends folk, jazz, and global influences. With a warm presence and infectious positivity, Louis engages audiences with stories and songs that inspire joy, connection, and reflection.
Lucy Clearwater
Lucy Clearwater
https://www.lucyclearwater.comLucy Clearwater is a Los Angeles folk songwriter and 2024 Kerrville New Folk winner. Her debut album, People ≠ Possessions (2026) produced by Tyler Chester, blends intimate storytelling with a live-to-tape sound shaped by a vibrant musical community.
Making Movies
Making Movies
http://makingmovies.worldMaking Movies is the Latin Grammy–nominated group led by Enrique Chi — born in Santiago, Panamá, and raised in the American Midwest — forging a sound guided by tradition, yet unmistakably its own.
Mama Said String Band
Mama Said String Band
https://www.mamasaidstringband.com/Mama Said String Band— a Louisville, Kentucky based 4 piece bringing their own brand of bluegrass with a focus on vocal harmonies and contemporary instrumentation. Honest songwriting any listener can relate to.
Manuela Sánchez Goubert
Manuela Sánchez Goubert
https://www.manuelasanchezgoubert.comColombian artist Manuela Sánchez Goubert blends Latin American folk traditions with jazz. A Berklee graduate and Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation Ambassador, she has toured internationally and performed at major stages such as Jazz at Lincoln Center.
Mathias Lattin
Mathias Lattin
https://www.mathiaslattin.com/Mathias Lattin is a Houston-based guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter who won the 2023 International Blues Challenge and Best Guitarist honors. His acclaimed debut Up Next launched a fast-rising career touring the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
May Erlewine with Packy Lundholm
May Erlewine with Packy Lundholm
mayerlewine.comOne of the Midwest’s most prolific and passionate songwriters, May Erlewine has a gift for writing songs of substance that feel both fresh and soulfully familiar. Joined by Chicago guitar hero, Packy Lundholm, this duo is at your service.
Michela Musolino with Rosa Tatuata
Michela Musolino with Rosa Tatuata
https://michelamusolino.com/homeRecalling female forebears by accenting performances with dance and percussion, but earns the most acclaim for her powerful voice: combining deep soulfulness with more vibrancy, more urbanity, in songs that are impossibly intimate.
Mira Lazuli
Mira Lazuli
https://miralazuli.godaddysites.comAlgerian-Québécois artist Mira Lazuli fuses accordion, vocal harmonies, and multi-lingual sapphic folk stories. Praised by Earmilk for old-world storytelling, their set invites you to feel, sing and heal.
Mireya Ramos and the Poor Choices
Mireya Ramos and the Poor Choices
https://www.thepoorchoices.com/Mireya Ramos and the Poor Choices is a cross-border collaboration exploring musical traditions along the 5,525-mile U.S.-Mexico border—a vibrant cultural corridor where Ranchera, Son Jarocho, Bluegrass, Jazz, and Country naturally intertwine.
MoonShroom
MoonShroom
https://moonshroomband.com/musicMoonShroom takes the Americana art form to the moon! Tastefully blending elements of bluegrass, folk, Americana, country, and rock — this act delivers genuine song craft, accentuated by soaring vocals & intricate interplay.
Morganway
Morganway
https://www.morganway.co.uk/Drenched in rustic folk and Americana rock, Morganway deliver a sonic punch that leaves audiences breathless. Their music lives in the space between intimacy and power - with live performances that are cathartic, genre-defying, and unforgettable.
MZAZA
MZAZA
https://www.mzaza.comAustralian Folk Group of the Year (2025) MZAZA is led by French-Sephardic singer Pauline Maudy. Their spellbinding songs and live shows—realised with vocals, accordion, violin, shah kaman, drums, bass and guitar—have earned them a suite of awards.
Nagata Shachu Japanese Taiko and Music Group
Nagata Shachu Japanese Taiko and Music Group
https://nagatashachu.comNagata Shachu is the only professional collective in Toronto fully devoted to taiko—the ancestral art of Japanese drumming—and Japanese music.
Nat Myers
Nat Myers
https://www.gnatmyers.com/Nat Myers is a Korean-American blues musician based in Northern Kentucky. In 2026, he is supporting Gary Clark Jr., Charley Crockett, and Joy Oladokun as well as playing festivals such as ACL, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, and Winnipeg Folk Festival.
Nikki D & The Sisters of Thunder
Nikki D & The Sisters of Thunder
https://greatlakespaa.org/our-roster/nikki-d-and-the-sisters-of-thunder/Nikki D & The Sisters of Thunder is a multi-generational family-based group from Toledo, Ohio. Their unique style is Gospel with Blues riffs and grooves, all punctuated by Nikki D’s wildly soulful and electrifying LapSteel guitar.
Noah Guthrie
Noah Guthrie
https://www.noahguthrie.com/Americana singer-songwriter Noah Guthrie's sound has been described as possessing Chris Stapleton’s country/rock grit with the authenticity of Jason Isbell.
Oakland Rain
Oakland Rain
https://www.oaklandrain.comSince 2024, the Norwegian sister duo Oakland Rain has toured with legend Judy Collins. Their English debut album was released in 2025, receiving stunning reviews, with the duo being nominated for Best New Artist at Fjordingprisen by Americana Forum.
On The Lash
On The Lash
https://www.onthelashband.com/In honor of Irish traditional music, On The Lash creates timeless sounds through original voices. With new takes on classic songs and original constructions of established standards, OTL explores the inherent energy and versatility of the genre.
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