Classics by Rising Tango Star
Mariel Martínez – Templanza (Mapa Records, 2017) Templanza is the latest album by young tango vocalist Mariel Martínez. She is one of the finest performers…
Traditions Radio Show Host Earns Folk DJ Hall of Fame Spot
Mary Cliff has been named as one of Folk Alliance International’s newest Folk DJ Hall of Fame inductees for 2018. Honoring broadcasters who have demonstrated…
The Thistle & Shamrock’s Fiona Ritchie Earns a Folk DJ Hall of Fame Spot
Folk Alliance International’s Folk DJ Hall of Fame honors those radio disc jockeys around the globe who preserve, promote and present folk music. One of…
Folk DJ Hall of Fame Inducts Dick Pleasants
Following up on 2017’s Folk DJ Hall of Fame inductees Oscar Brand, Mike Regenstreif and Howard and Roz Larman, Folk Alliance International has added New…
Artist Profiles: Mariel Martínez
Tango vocalist Maria Elena Martínez, better known as Mariel Martínez, was born March 28, 1980 in Villa Crespo, Buenos Aires, Argentina. As a teenager,…
Sameer Gupta’s Palaces of Sound
Sameer Gupta – A Circle Has No Beginning (Sameer Gupta, 2018) A Circle Has No Beginning embodies the multi-faceted musical influences of New York-based percussionist…
Bonnie Raitt Receives 2018 Folk Alliance International People’s Voice Award
Singer, songwriter and musician Bonnie Raitt has earned the Folk Alliance International’s 2018 People’s Voice Award. Presented annually, the award is intended to honor individuals…
Welsh Songwriter Wins Spirit of Folk Award
The award honoring individuals and organizations promoting and preserving folk music, Folk Alliance International has handed out one of its 2018 Spirit of Folk Awards…
Faroe Islands Composer and Musician Kristian Blak Earns Spirit of Folk Award-winning
Composer, musician and record executive Kristian Blak of the Faroe Islands has earned a spot on this year’s round of Spirit of Folk Awards handed…
Founder of Club 47 Earns Spirit of Folk Award
Honoring individuals and organizations promoting and preserving folk music, Folk Alliance International has handed out one of its 2018 Spirit of Folk Awards to Betsy…