Folk Alliance International

The latest folk NACC Chart has arrived! https://bit.ly/2HH8wDS

Don't miss out on another amazing free webinar! Later today we'll be live with industry leading artists and technicians as we share and learn about Getting the Best Sound for Your Livestream, presented by Ear Trumpet Labs! Join the CommUNITY! Join the conversation! Register here: https://bit.ly/2Ts65rh

If you missed it live yesterday, RTÉ Radio 1 has a fascinating feature on the song The Lakes of Ponchartrain, researched and recorded during our conference last year! Featuring an interview from Rhiannon Giddens and more! Give it a listen: https://bit.ly/34yVroN

We're all so excited to tune into RTÉ One today at 11 to listen to the story of The Lakes of Ponchartrain, arguably one of the most famous American folk songs to have landed in the canon of classics overseas. The piece features interviews from many artists, including Rhiannon Giddens, interviewed at our New Orleans Annual Conference earlier this year! https://twitter.com/rteradio1/status/1320047401848197125

Alright folks, our virtual conference is here! We're thrilled to announce Folk Unlocked, a four-day virtual event for the entire international folk community to come together for panels, workshops, showcases, affinity and peer group meetings, exhibit spaces, networking, and mentorship. More programming details coming soon, but registration is now open with a pay-what-you're-able structure! PLUS, 100% of your Folk Unlocked registration goes toward a discount for the 2022 conference. Can't wait to see you all in February!

The latest folk NACC Chart has arrived! folkradio.org/folk-charts

Today is International Pronouns Day! Referring to people by the pronouns they determine for themselves is basic to human dignity. Being referred to by the wrong pronouns particularly affects transgender and gender-nonconforming people. Together, we can transform society to celebrate people’s multiple, intersecting identities. To learn more about pronouns, why they matter, how to use gender-inclusive language, and more, check out the resources here: https://www.mypronouns.org/

Folk Alliance International, along with a growing number of states and organizations across the US, is observing Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2020 today. The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), who in 2011 passed a resolution advocating for the renaming of the second Monday of October, continues to encourage United States citizens to recognize and celebrate the heritage of Indigenous peoples as part of the diverse mosaic of American society. In the spirit of that encoura...gement, FAI would like to take this time to formally and gratefully acknowledge the First Peoples and the traditional territories on which we have gathered since our first conference in 1989, in the spirit of ongoing solidarity with the Indigenous peoples of Turtle Island. We’ve also created a playlist of some of our favorite Indigenous artists, which is by no means comprehensive, but we hope you’ll enjoy it and discover some new music today: https://spoti.fi/2GH5HCp 1989: The Micqanaqa’n and the Chumash 1990: The Lenape-Haki-nk 1991: The Kiikaapoi, Peoria, Bodéwadmiakiwen and the Myaamia 1992: The Niitsítpiis-stahkoii , Ktunaxa amakis , Tsuu T'ina and Michif Piyii (Métis) 1993: The O’odham, Tohono O’odham (Papago), Sobaipuri and Hohokam 1994: The Pawtucket and Massa-adchu-es-et 1995: The Cowlitz and Clackamas 1996: The Nacotchtank (Anacostan) and Piscataway 1997, 2013: The Ho-de-no-sau-nee-ga (Haudenosaunee), Anishnabewaki , Mississauga of the Credit First Nation and Mississauga 1998, 2007-2012: The Quapaw and Chikashsha Yaki 1999: The Pueblos 2000: The Erie and Mississauga 2001: The Coast Salish, slilwta tmx (Tsleil-Waututh), Skwxwú7mesh-ulh Temíxw (Squamish), S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lo), Stz'uminus, xmkym and slilwta tmx (Tsleil-Waututh) 2002: The Timucua, Mvskoke, and Seminole 2003: The Tsalaguwetiyi, Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee) and S’atsoyaha (Yuchi) 2004: The Kumeyaay 2005, 2019: The St. Lawrence Iroquoians , Ho-de-no-sau-nee-ga (Haudenosaunee) and Mohawk 2006: The Jumanos, Tonkawa, Coahuiltecan and Nmn 2014-2018: The Kiikaapoi, Osage, Kaw (Kansa) and Ohéthi Šakówi 2020: The Atakapa-Ishak, Caddo, Chitimacha, Choctaw, Houma, Natchez and Tunica Peoples, and the Petites Nations.

Have you made a plan to vote? The United States presidential election, and many important state and county elections, are just around the corner. Today is the last day to register to vote for many states. Make sure your voice is heard! We've gathered a few resources to help you make a plan. See links in the comments below.