FAI 2026: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
January 21-25, 2026
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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 and NPR.
July 21, 2025
Statement from Folk Alliance International on the Elimination of Federal Funding for Public Broadcasting
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Folk Alliance International is deeply disappointed by the decision to eliminate all federal funding for public broadcasting programs, including PBS and NPR.
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GRAMMY™ Submissions Open!
If you are not a member of the Recording Academy, you can still have your album submitted for the Best Folk Album category on your behalf.
July 17, 2025
GRAMMY™ Submissions Open!
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FAI 2024
If you are not a member of the Recording Academy, you can still have your album submitted for the Best Folk Album category on your behalf.
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A New Chapter with Our Regional Affiliates
All five North American regional affiliates and Folk Alliance International have signed a new regional affiliate agreement, a significant milestone in our shared journey.
July 17, 2025
A New Chapter with Our Regional Affiliates
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FAI 2024
All five North American regional affiliates and Folk Alliance International have signed a new regional affiliate agreement, a significant milestone in our shared journey.
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Over a Decade of Harmony: Folk Alliance International and The Levitt Foundation
For over a decade, Folk Alliance International and the Levitt Foundation have fostered a vibrant partnership that celebrates folk music and strengthens communities.
August 16, 2024
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Over a Decade of Harmony: Folk Alliance International and The Levitt Foundation
For over a decade, Folk Alliance International and the Levitt Foundation have fostered a vibrant partnership that celebrates folk music and strengthens communities.
August 16, 2024
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Join us for Affinity Group Week!
Connect with folks with shared backgrounds, cultures, and experiences during Affinity Group Week!
August 7, 2024
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Join us for Affinity Group Week!
Connect with folks with shared backgrounds, cultures, and experiences during Affinity Group Week!
August 7, 2024
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FAI 2025 Conference Theme Reveal
Explore the art and theme of the 2025 Folk Alliance International music conference, taking place in Montréal, Quebec, Canada.
August 1, 2024
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FAI 2025 Conference Theme Reveal
Explore the art and theme of the 2025 Folk Alliance International music conference, taking place in Montréal, Quebec, Canada.
August 1, 2024
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GRAMMY™ Submissions Open!
FAI can help you submit to the GRAMMY awards! Artists, if you are a Recording Academy member, you have until August 30, 2024, to submit your recordings.
July 22, 2024
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GRAMMY™ Submissions Open!
FAI can help you submit to the GRAMMY awards! Artists, if you are a Recording Academy member, you have until August 30, 2024, to submit your recordings.
July 22, 2024
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Call for Proposals: Programming for FAI 2025
Call for proposals for the 2025 Folk Alliance International Conference in Montréal. Tell us what is going to be important at FAI 2025. Share your expertise!
July 11, 2024
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Call for Proposals: Programming for FAI 2025
Call for proposals for the 2025 Folk Alliance International Conference in Montréal. Tell us what is going to be important at FAI 2025. Share your expertise!
July 11, 2024
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Open Now: 2025 Conference Early-Bird Registration, Hotel Booking, Scholarships, and more!
The 37th Annual Folk Alliance International Conference time is upon us. The staff and board could not be more elated as we plan for our time together in Montréal, Québec, Canada February 19 - 23, 2025
July 1, 2024
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Open Now: 2025 Conference Early-Bird Registration, Hotel Booking, Scholarships, and more!
The 37th Annual Folk Alliance International Conference time is upon us. The staff and board could not be more elated as we plan for our time together in Montréal, Québec, Canada February 19 - 23, 2025
July 1, 2024
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Win Frederick performs "The Birdwatcher" | 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 22, 2024
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Win Frederick performs "The Birdwatcher" | 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 22, 2024
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Melissa Ferrer Civil performs "We, The People" | 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 20, 2024
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Melissa Ferrer Civil performs "We, The People" | 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 20, 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
