Folk Alliance International (FAI) will host its 38th annual conference January 21–25, 2026, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The 2026 theme is Rise Up. The official…
Folk Forward: FAI Rolls Out 2026 Showcase Lineup
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Remedy Tree Releases Single “Say Darlin’ Say” Featuring Victor Furtado
Remedy Tree, the forward-thinking progressive bluegrass band based in Florida, has announced the release of their new single, “Say Darlin’ Say.” The song features acclaimed…
Noura Mint Seymali to Receive 2025 WOMEX Artist Award
Noura Mint Seymali of Mauritania will receive the 2025 Artist Award. Mauritania’s musical heritage remains less familiar internationally than that of neighboring Mali or Senegal,…
Remembering the Great Bluesman Cool John Ferguson
(headline image: “Cool John” Ferguson – Photo by Tim Duffy) Blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter John W. “Cool John” Ferguson died in his hometown on…
Meklit’s “Tizita” In Bloom
(headline image: Meklit Hadero – photo by Alexa Treviño) Ethiopian artist Meklit has released an original video for “Tizita,” featuring Brandee Younger on harp and…
Gitano With The Groove: Celeste Sanazi Unites Afro-Pop And Flamenco
Argentine singer-songwriter and actress Celeste Sanazi has released “Gitano,” a cross-cultural single that links Afropop rhythms with flamenco elements. The track features deep percussion, flamenco…
L. Shankar Headlines Indian Masters At Roulette
L. Shankar is set to perform at Roulette on Saturday, September 27, 2025. The master violinist, vocalist, and composer, co-founder of Shakti and creator of…
Cuba’s Harold López-Nussa Recasts “Gitanerías”
Cuban pianist Harold López-Nussa has released “Gitanerías,” his interpretation of Ernesto Lecuona’s piece and the latest single from his Blue Note Records album Nueva Timba,…
Keep The Mixer Going: Some One’s Sons Unveil “Paddy O”
Irish folk quintet Some One’s Sons recently released the single “Paddy O.” The track follows an immigrant laborer’s fight against exploitation, solidarity, and perseverance. A…
Fall For This Lineup: Shakori Hills Unveils 2025 GrassRoots Roster
Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance announced the full lineup for its 21st Annual Fall edition, set for October 2–5, 2025. Headliners include…