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Folquébec at the Folk Alliance International (FAI) Conference 2026

New Orleans (USA) | January 21-25, 2026

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Folquébec will take part in the Folk Alliance International (FAI) conference, held from January 21 to 25, 2026. Each year, FAI brings together more than 2,000 delegates from around the world. It is a major international conference dedicated to folk, traditional, and world music, gathering artists, presenters, festival and venue programmers, agents, managers, record labels, media, and cultural organizations from across the globe.

 

A true hub for professional exchange, the FAI conference plays a key role in career development, the international circulation of artistic works, and the promotion of national and regional music scenes. Official and private showcases are at the heart of the event, offering exceptional visibility to selected artists.

Six Official Quebec Showcases

As part of this conference, Folquébec is proud to announce that six Quebec artists and groups will take part in the conference’s official showcases, highlighting the diversity and vitality of Quebec’s folk, traditional, and world music scenes:

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Micheal Jerome Browne

Nottaway Room, 4th Floor

Thursday, January 22, 2026 | 7:20 PM – 7:45 PM

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Veranda

Maurepas Room, 3rd Floor

Thursday, January 22, 2026 | 7:40 PM – 8:05 PM

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Sandrine Masse

Napoleon D Room, 3rd Floor

Thursday, January 22, 2026 | 8:20 PM – 8:45 PM

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Sophie Lukacs

Borgne Room, 3rd Floor

Friday, January 23, 2026 | 8:00 PM – 8:25 PM

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Dans l’Shed

Rhythms III Room, 2nd Floor

Thursday, January 22, 2026 | 9:00 PM – 9:25 PM

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Kizaba

Waterbury Room, 2nd Floor

Saturday, January 24, 2026 | 8:40 PM – 9:05 PM

This selection reflects the richness of Quebec's musical aesthetics, ranging from folk and Americana to Afro-contemporary music, including artistic approaches rooted in the territory, tradition and innovation.

29 Private Showcases

ZULU ROOM – 8th floor

Alongside the official showcases, Mundial Montréal and Folquébec will also present 29 private showcases over four evenings, providing strategic networking opportunities and increasing international visibility for Quebec artists.

  • Andrina Turenne

    10:30-10:50 PM

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    Nani Vazana

    11:00-11:20 PM

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    Michael Jerome Brown

    11:30-11:50 PM

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    Dans l’Shed

    12:00-12:20 AM

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    Ray Bonneville

    12:30-12:50 AM

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    Mattias Thedens

    01:00-01:20 AM

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    Sandrine Masse

    01:30-01:50 AM

  • Andrina Turenne

    10:30-10:50 PM

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    Sophie Lukacs

    11:00-11:20 PM

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    Veranda

    11:30-11:50 PM

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    Genevieve Racette

    12:00-12:20 AM

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    Dans l’Shed

    12:30-12:50 AM

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    Lil Andy

    01:00-01:20 AM

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    Sandrine Masse

    01:30-01:50 AM

  • Genevieve Racette

    10:30-10:50 PM

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    Morgan Toney

    11:00-11:20 PM

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    Blue Moon Marquee

    11:30-11:50 PM

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    Sophie Lukacs

    12:00-12:20 AM

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    Okan

    12:30-12:50 AM

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    Quique Escamilla

    01:00-01:20 AM

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    Las Guaracheras

    01:30-01:50 AM

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    Kizaba

    02:00-02:20 AM

  • Pipo Romero

    10:30-10:50 PM

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    Symbio

    11:00-11:20 PM

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    Aysanabee

    11:30-11:50 PM

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    Quique Escamilla

    12:00-12:20 AM

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    Morgan Toney

    12:30-12:50 AM

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    Kizaba

    01:00-01:20 AM

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    Okan

    01:30-01:50 AM

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    Ramy Essam

    02:00-02:20 AM

SHERATON New Orleans Hotel

Location

500, Canal St,

New Orleans, LA 70130

Through this strong presence at Folk Alliance International 2026, Folquébec continues its mission to promote the diversity, quality, and creativity of Quebec’s folk, traditional, and world music internationally.

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