About this episode
The episode features conversations with various showcasing artists at the Folk Alliance International conference in New Orleans.
Episode 349: For its 38th annual conference, Folk Alliance International returned to New Orleans, home of their largest-ever event (2020's draw of 3,600 people) and the epicenter of one of the nation's great regional roots music legacies. Besides a slate of Louisiana talent in blues, Cajun and zydeco, FAI was once again distinguished by diversity of style, genre, and nationality. Craig captured conversations with showcasing artists Joy Clark, Tyler Ramsey & Carl Broemel, Sparrow Smith, Maisy Owen, and Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light.
People in this episode
Guests: Joy Clark, Tyler Ramsey, Carl Broemel, Sparrow Smith, Maisy Owen, Rachel Sumner, Traveling Light
Topics covered
- folk music
- roots music
- music diversity
- artist interviews
- cultural events
Keywords
- Folk Alliance
- New Orleans
- music conference
- artist interviews
- roots music
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Folk Alliance International
Books & works: Traveling Light
Places: New Orleans
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