Discover the 2026 Folk Alliance International Artist of the Year nominees, celebrating standout voices in folk and Americana ...
The nominees were too talented, the FAI couldn't select a sole winner this year.
Thousands of travelers will head to New Orleans in January for the 38th annual Folk Alliance International Conference, the largest gathering of folk musicians and industry officials worldwide. ByGary ...
Everyone knows about the greats like Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Pete Seeger, and others who propelled the folk movement in the 20th century. But what about the unsung heroes, the “deep cut” artists who don ...
The last time folk music truly mattered, the world was on edge. In the 1960s, a young Bob Dylan arrived in New York armed ...
In its essence, folk music is music for the people — an art form inextricably intertwined with the soul of a region. Its nature is inherently visual, conjuring vivid imagery with just a single ...
The set-up for a typical Jesse Welles video is simple: the 32-year-old stands in an open field under a string of powerlines, clutching an acoustic guitar. From behind a tousled, curly mop of hair, he ...
Following on from a successful year of live music in 2025, Oswestry based Lights Out Events are looking forward to the New ...
The Folk Alliance International (FAI)'s 2026 Artist of the Year Award is one of the folk world’s standout recognitions. Sponsored by the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame, the award honors musicians ...