Mark is the editor of Sing Out! magazine, and has served as the executive director of the non-profit since 1983.
It was announced on March 3rd, that the first Freemuse Award will be given to Tiken Jah Fakoly from Côte d’Ivoire. Tiken Jah Fakoly is an outspoken Ivorian reggae singer who has tirelessly denounced political corruption. He is an idol … Continue reading →
MARCH 4, 2008 – NEW YORK, NY – JDub Records artists Balkan Beat Box were turned away from the border, which forced them to cancel the remainder of their scheduled US dates, including a much anticipated performance at the Langerado … Continue reading →
OWENSBORO, KY: February 28, 2008 – The International Bluegrass Music Museum has now opened registration to its 2008 Monroe-Style Mandolin Camp. This popular, internationally attended camp coincides with the anniversary of Bill Monroe’s birth (he would have been 97 on … Continue reading →
The Gretsch Company, one of the world’s most well-known drum and guitar manufacturers, will celebrate its 125th anniversary in 2008. Throughout the year, Gretsch will celebrate by introducing new lines of limited edition anniversary drums, guitars, and other Gretsch products; … Continue reading →
Kicking off the 20th International Folk Alliance Conference on Wednesday, February 20th, The Folk Awards were presented to honor merit and achievement within our community. The award winners received their trophies amongst inspired performances as well as the presentations of … Continue reading →
From Afghanistan to Congo and Norway, the annual Music Freedom Day is marked on Monday, March 3rd. Death threats in Yemen, murder cases in Mexico, new satelite tv restrictions in the Middle East, court cases in Turkey … If you … Continue reading →
The American Arts Alliance is a national co-sponsor of Arts Advocacy Day and encourages performing arts supporters to come to Washington, D.C. on March 31-April 1, 2008 and take part in the largest organized national arts action summit. Hundreds of … Continue reading →
Pinetop Perkins celebrates his 95th birthday with his friends and Telarc Recordings with a new release Pinetop Perkins and Friends, slated for June 3rd. There are very few direct ties left to the golden age of post-World War II American … Continue reading →
The US Congress has plans to consider the Performing Rights Act that would grant recording artists and record labels royalties from over-the-air radio play for the first time in history. The royalty would be funded by mandating new fees on … Continue reading →
The debut Richmond Folk Festival is slated for October 2008, continuing the three-year tradition established by the hugely successful National Folk Festival in Richmond, Virginia, celebrating the roots, richness and variety of American culture through music, dance, traditional craft and … Continue reading →