This local organization brings the folk music world to Kansas City

By Brooke Knoll,

Sam Wisman

Published February 13, 2024 at 3:35 PM CST

Buffalo Rose performs at the Folk Alliance International conference in Kansas City

Located in Kansas City's Crossroads neighborhood, Folk Alliance International has been bringing together folk musicians, fans and industry professionals since its founding in 1989. This work includes an annual conference, often taking place in Kansas City, that brings thousands to the city. Brooke Knoll speaks with Folk Alliance Development and Partnership Director Alex Mallett about the organization, plus we'll highlight some of the classical-crossover artists performing at this year's conference.

Host

Folk Alliance International Development and Partnership Director Alex Mallett

Brooke Knoll

Guest

Alex Mallett

Program

Frappons encore
Le docteur épatant
Au clair de la lune
Musique à bouches

Venezuelan harpist Larry Bellorín performs at the Folk Alliance International conference

Difyrrwch
Kadisha
Libanus
The Trials of Cato

Taranta en Nueva York
Call Me by Your Name
Pau Figueres

On the Rocks
Slowly But Surely
Sprig of That

More information about Folk Alliance International, and their annual conference, can be found at folk.org. Tickets to the official showcase concerts are open to the public and available HERE.