FAI 2026: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
January 21-25, 2026
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FAI 2024
✨ Keynote Reveal ✨ + Daytime Programming at FAI 2026
The 38th Annual Folk Alliance International Conference is coming to New Orleans! We are thrilled to announce that this year’s keynote will be a conversation between Big Freedia and Tank from Tank.
October 30, 2025
✨ Keynote Reveal ✨ + Daytime Programming at FAI 2026
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FAI 2024
The 38th Annual Folk Alliance International Conference is coming to New Orleans! We are thrilled to announce that this year’s keynote will be a conversation between Big Freedia and Tank from Tank.
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FAI 2024
Join Us for Virtual Affinity Groups Fall 2025, October 20 - November 12
Join us at Folk Alliance International for Virtual Affinity Groups Fall 2025, October 20 - November 12.
October 17, 2025
Join Us for Virtual Affinity Groups Fall 2025, October 20 - November 12
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FAI 2024
Join us at Folk Alliance International for Virtual Affinity Groups Fall 2025, October 20 - November 12.
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FAI 2024
FAI Board of Directors 2026 Election + Call for Candidates
The 2026 slate for the Folk Alliance International Board of Directors election. These candidates are running for spots on the board starting in February 2026.
October 9, 2025
FAI Board of Directors 2026 Election + Call for Candidates
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FAI 2024
The 2026 slate for the Folk Alliance International Board of Directors election. These candidates are running for spots on the board starting in February 2026.
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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
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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
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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
