6, 2020, where he was referred to as “an artist you might not know, but should.” His latest album High Arctic was featured on NPR’s New Music Friday: The Top 10 Albums Out On Nov. Inspired by his Tlicho culture, Diga’s work is fused with the land and people of Canada’s North. Two-time Juno nominee, Digawolf’s music bridges the gap between modernity and tradition. Folk-pop melody and instrumentation - songs of love, loss, and environment, delivered with soaring, interwoven vocals on various combinations of stomping claw hammer banjo, guitar and harmonica. Past International Folk Music Awards Artists of the Year, The Small Glories are the duo Cara Luft & JD Edwards, a musical tour-de-force partnership planted on the Canadian Prairies. In the new supergroup LÓN, one of Iceland’s most beloved artists, Valdimar Guðmundsson (better known as simply Valdimar), explores his folk roots along with powerhouse performers Ásgeir Aðalsteinsson and Ómar Guðjónsson. Lilli Lewis has performed at the Kennedy Center and her AMERICANAFEST set inspired Rolling Stone Country to say, “Among many highlights was New Orleanian singer-pianist Lewis.”Īmerican Patchwork Quartet sees GRAMMY-winning guitarist/vocalist Clay Ross, three-time GRAMMY-winning drummer Clarence Penn, GRAMMY-nominated vocalist Falu Shah, and acclaimed bassist Yasushi Nakamura showcasing the dynamic diversity by reimagining a repertoire of centuries-old American folk songs that highlight its immigrant roots. Proud to be an Indigenous woman belonging to the Lumbee/Tuscarora Tribes, musical powerhouse Charly Lowry from Pembroke, NC, is one of FAI’s Artists In (Their) Residence participants. Anna Tivel is one,” said NPR’s Ann Powers. In truth, only a few deliver the deep insight and sense of the new that breaking through the predictable achieves. “Singer-songwriters are often called poets. Recently, he released Soap Opera, an excellent EP, mixing Hip-Hop, Haitian and Afro-Caribbean influences. Following the release of his 1st solo album Black Soap in 2018, Waahli toured the United States and Europe. Waahli is an artist, musician and member of hip hop collective Nomadic Massive.
The New York Times called Livingston Taylor “magic,” continuing, “ have a depth you can stick your arm into… There’s something in the way he sings that’s wonderful to hear.” He has written four Top 40 hits and saw his national PBS concert special broadcast in 2019. NPR Music said, “ Michaela Anne is an inspiring artist” while the New York Times described her superb musical footing new oldfangled country.” (online showcase) NPR praised her “descriptive songwriting and soulful vocals … Kyshona sings of fear, hope, community, love and understanding.” Kyshona Armstrong has sung on Late Night with Steven Colbert and on a TEDxNashville performance.
states and thirteen countries and are highlighted by the following: More online showcases will be announced closer to the conference.įull list of Official Showcase performers (subject to change): Īpplication for press credentials (online or in-person): Īrtists are confirmed from twenty U.S. The event will be held in a hybrid format: in person (requiring proof of vaccination to attend) as well as online. 23-27 IN KANSAS CITY, MO/ONLINE ANYWHEREįolk Alliance International, (FAI), the foremost global nonprofit for folk music, has confirmed 137 official showcases for its 34th annual conference being held February 23-27, 2022, in Kansas City, MO. HYBRID IN-PERSON/ONLINE CONFERENCE TO BE HELD FEB. FOLK ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL CONFIRMS 137 IN-PERSON & ONLINE OFFICIAL SHOWCASES FOR 2022 CONFERENCE
0 kommentar(er)
