News and Updates

Fanta Ballo performs "My Mother" | Black Queer Voices in Spoken Word

In recognition and celebration of both Pride Month and Juneteenth, FAI spotlights the work of three black, queer poets and spoken-word artists: Fanta Ballo, Melissa Ferrer Childs, and Win Frederick.

June 19, 2024

Important Updates to FAI Membership coming May 1

May 1 brings some important changes regarding membership renewal, rate increases, and exciting new benefits for organizational members.

April 17, 2024

Announcing FAI's New Executive Director, Jennifer Roe

“We are thrilled to welcome Jennifer Roe as Folk Alliance International's Executive Director. With Jennifer's deep knowledge of Folk Alliance International and her passion and dedication to the..."

April 16, 2024

2024 International Folk Music Awards: Nominees and Recipients

Announcing the nominees for the member-voted Best Of 2023 awards, plus the recipients of the Clearwater, Spirit of Folk, Rising Tide, People’s Voice, and Lifetime Achievement Awards!

January 17, 2024

Announcing our 2024 Annual General Meeting and the 2023 Board Election Results

Join us on March 6, 2024 at 2 pm CT for a virtual version of our 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM)! Everyone in the community is welcome and encouraged to attend.If you’re a voting member of FAI, you’ll be receiving an email soon with the agenda, meeting documents, and a Zoom link to join the AGM (with the ability to participate and ask questions).

December 10, 2023

USCIS Visa Fee Increase Proposal

If you haven’t heard already, we are reaching out to make you aware of recent proposals by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to increase visa fees, including those for O and P artist visas filed by U.S. petitioners to bring non-U.S. performers/musicians to the U.S.

March 10, 2023

Congratulations to the 2023 GRAMMY Winners!

Announcing the nominees and winners of the 65th GRAMMY® Awards related to the Folk community! We’re thrilled to see folks in our community receiving nominations in the American Roots categories and beyond. Congratulations to all!

February 6, 2023

🎉 Announcing the 2025 International Folk Music Award Winners

Congrats to the winners!