Interviews

Folk Alliance International 37th Annual Conference in Montreal

Interview by Alain Brunet
Genres and styles : Folk

Additional Information

Folk Alliance International will present its 37th annual conference in Montreal from February 19 to 25 in 2025. Over 175 artists from 26 countries will showcase their talents to a 3000 audience of the world folk community.

AMONG SELECTED ARTISTS THERE WILL BE THOSE CANADIANS: RON SEXSMITH, BELLA’S BARTOK, MARTA PEREIRA DA COSTA, MIMI O’BONSAWIN, TANIA ELIZABETH, MAMA’S BROKE, KAIA KATER, JORANE, BASIAT BULAT, LE VENT DU NORD, WESLI, AMANDA RHEAUME AND MORE…

Jennifer Roe, Executive Director of Folk Alliance International, explains to Alain Brunet all we must know about this institution based in Kansas City.

COMPLETE SCHEDULE IS HERE


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