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PHOTOS: Performers shine at Mission Folk Music Festival

The 2025 Mission Folk Music Festival returned to Fraser River Heritage Park last weekend with an array of talent on full display.  The 38th iteration of the festival ran Friday (July 25) through Sunday (July 27) with a diverse roster of performances …

Shared traditions of farming, Christianity and links to local folk music help explain country's popularity in Kenya

Concert review: Rain doesn't stop the party as Cake close Calgary Folk Music Festival

After a comically long and epic intro of piped-in triumphant music, the band appeared on stage and eventually kicked off the set with the clever Frank Sinatra and Sheep Go the Heaven. The latter became the first of many endearingly odd singalongs. It …

Spirits not dampened as Calgary Folk Music Fest plays on under heavy rain

Thousands came out for the third day of the Calgary Folk Music Festival (CFMF) on Saturday, and an hour-long rain shower didn’t dampen the vibes. Penguin walks were the name of the game as people in rain ponchos moved through the muddied park following …

SHOUT! Black Gospel Music Moments - The Jackson Gospel Singers

Right up there with Stax, Atlantic Records of New York was probably the most soulful label of all time – with Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Wilson Picket and a hundred more. So you’d probably guess that Atlantic’s short-lived “gospel” series from the 1950s …

PNG50 Gospel Music Festival set for August

As Papua New Guinea approaches its 50th year of Independence, a powerful wave of faith and unity is building across the nation. At the heart of this movement is the Jubilee Reset Gospel Music Festival, taking place on August 23–24, 2025, at Sir John Guise …

Thanh Tài: A voice of folk music

Galleries: 32nd Folk Music Festival draws crowds to Viljandi

More than 12,000 people bought tickets for the Viljandi Folk Music Festival, surpassing last year's Saturday attendance, organizers say. Thousands of people visited the central Estonian town of Viljandi over the weekend to watch hundreds of acts at the …

Concert review: Eclectic lineup livens soggy Saturday at the Calgary Folk Music Festival

Earle, who recently celebrated a half-century in the music industry, offered a good deal of nostalgia for long-term fans. He didn’t leave the 1980s for his first five songs. Backed by Austin, Tx. country-rock act Reckless Kelly, Earle kicked things off …

Folk music and raids: How ultranationalists target migrants in Russia

A group of uniformed men, at least one of them masked, walk up to a pair of watermelon sellers in a street on the outskirts of the Siberian city of Novosibirsk. The men are dressed in black, wearing tactical vests with patches bearing the emblem of a …

Sea Shanty and Folk Music Festival returning to Weston-super-Mare

It will take place from Friday, August 1, to Sunday, August 3, with a variety of bands performing at 15 venues across the town. The event aims to raise funds for the Weston-super-Mare RNLI and the Weston-super-Mare Lions Club. The festival is free to …

‘Here’s a guitar, here are some chords,’ and then her band took home the prize

When Rachel Sumner was 18 and an aspiring classical flutist, she volunteered at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. “I remember dancing on top of the compost bin,” she said. In June, she was back at the Colorado festival – this time with a guitar, on stage …

From Protest to Propaganda: Jesse Welles and the Theft of Jewish Folk Legacy

Why a viral “anti-war” singer is really singing Hamas’ talking points—and erasing the Zionist roots of American protest music. Folk music has long been a battleground of conscience—a genre where the poet’s guitar strums truths too uncomfortable for …

Who Loses When The ‘The Late Show’ Gets Canceled? Music Fans

NEW YORK CITY - FEBRUARY 15: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and musical guest Chappell Roan ... More during Thursday's February 15, 2024 show. (Photo by Scott Kowalchyk/CBS via Getty Images)CBS via Getty Images Earlier this month, CBS announced …

Eclectic Folk Meets American Roots at the Jones House August 1Free Summer Concert with Noan Partly and Lazybirds

Published: Monday, July 28, 2025 at 9:57 am Updated: Monday, July 28, 2025 at 9:57 am Thursday, August 1, 2025 | 5:30 PM | Jones House Lawn BOONE, NC – The Jones House Summer Concert Series continues on Thursday, August 1, with an evening of rich musical …

See Jamgrass Giants In Grand Junction

Grand Junction's August concert calendar is jam-packed with great artists that sound even better when you are listening under the stars next to the Colorado River. The summer of Jamgrass continues with Leftover Salmon and the Infamous Stringdusters up …

Seven coolest Louisiana towns to visit in 2025 according to WorldAtlas

Louisiana is best known for its vibrant, notable cities like Baton Rouge and New Orleans, where celebration seems to be never-ending. However, tucked throughout the state are charming small towns, where Louisiana's rich culture, history and natural …

Festival of Folk Arts, Budapest Castle District, 17 - 20 August

From 17 to 20 August 2025, the spotlight once again shines on traditional craftsmanship, artisans, and creative communities at the stunning setting of Buda Castle. This beloved annual event welcomes local craftspeople, member organisations, international …

Photos: Cake closes out 46th annual Folk Fest

Folk Fest came to a close on July 27, with thousands of Calgarians braving the rain and mud to catch American multi-genre rock band Cake as the final headliners for the 46th annual festival. The performance at the Calgary Folk Music Festival was the first …

EIN Presswire Debuts Podcast with PR Insider Sherrie Handrinos on the Power of Influencer Marketing

“Heard on the Streets” podcast explores how brands are cashing in on social media strategy WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EIN Presswire has launched its first audio podcast on Substack, and it’s diving into …

René-Pierre St-Laurent: Driving Predictive Intelligence and Leadership in Enterprise Transformation

CEO of Choiredex Unveils RXTwins™ to Revolutionize Complex Transformations MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA, July 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pioneering Predictive Intelligence for Enterprise Transformation In today’s digital era, large-scale …

WPS Charitable Foundation awards scholarships for 2025

Funds help support education for children of WPS employees MADISON, WI, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The WPS Charitable Foundation has awarded scholarships to 15 students across the country. They are the 2025 recipients of …

Award-Winning Stephanie Hines Coaching and Marketing Nominated for Best of Florida 2025

Celebrating 20 Years of Empowering Entrepreneurs, the Elite Coaching Firm Marks New Milestones in the Sunshine State FLAGLER BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stephanie Hines Coaching and Marketing, a premier business …

Fraser Allport Releases Educational Guide on 20 Key Retirement Planning Risks

Fraser Allport Shares 43 Years of Expertise to Help Individuals Navigate Retirement Uncertainty DAYTONA BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fraser Allport, an Accredited Investment Fiduciary® with 43 years of experience …

Trademo Joins ICC to Advance Trade Finance, Supply Chain Resilience, and Compliance

PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Trademo, a leading SaaS innovator driving transformation in global trade, supply chain resilience, trade finance, and compliance, today announced its membership with the …

Inga Ellzey Billing Companies Joins Industry Leaders at 2025 AAD Innovation Academy

Company Connects with Dermatologists on AR Reduction, Denial Prevention, and Revenue Flow, Underscores Commitment to Dermatology-Focused RCM Solutions CASSELBERRY, FL, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Inga Ellzey Billing …

New Media Company Offering Free Advertising in Michigan

Locally owned businesses in Oakland County, Michigan are being given the opportunity to receive ongoing free advertising as part of the company's launch. ROCHESTER HILLS, MI, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new media …

Auto Extended Warranty Market Forecast To 2034 – For Business Leaders, Analysts, And Strategic Teams

The Business Research Company’s Auto Extended Warranty Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How Big Is The Global Auto Extended …

Asset-Based Lending Market Forecast To 2034 – For Business Leaders, Analysts, And Strategic Teams

The Business Research Company’s Asset-Based Lending Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What Drives The Asset-Based Lending Market…

Automotive Glass Replacement Global Market Set to Reach $40.7 Billion by 2025

The Business Research Company’s Automotive Glass Replacement Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What Is Driving The Automotive Glass …

Consumer Genius Inc. Deepens AI Integration to Increase Lead Quality, Targeting Precision, and ROI Across Key Sectors

Canadian performance marketing leader expands artificial intelligence applications to optimize customer acquisition and fuel cross-sector growth. CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, July 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Consumer Genius Inc., a Canadian …

Enkrypt AI Releases Agent Risk Taxonomy to Secure Autonomous AI Systems

Agent Risk Taxonomy delivers actionable guidance for managing autonomous AI risks in real-world enterprise environments. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Enkrypt AI today announced the release of its **Agent Risk …

UNEP FI Features ESGSignals® in Its Newest Sustainability Risk Dashboard

The database is comprised of leading suppliers of sustainability insights for the climate and physical risk assessment needs of capital markets NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RS Metrics is among the risk data providers …

Synergy Media Releases Guide for Pre-Owned Vehicle Shoppers, Discussing State Minimum Warranties

Pre-Owned Shoppers Deserve More Than Standard State Required Warranties. We Discuss Those State Standards and Share An Example Dealer Group That Raises The Bar BRANFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With new vehicle …

Pcloudy Launches Quantum Run to Solve AI Testing's Biggest Bottleneck: Execution

Pcloudy launches Quantum Run - an AI agent that makes test execution faster, smarter, and fully automated. No more testing bottlenecks. DUBLIN, CA, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pcloudy, a leading digital experience testing …

Budget Season Is Here: Why the Right Inspection App Is the Smartest Investment for Property Managers in 2025

Budget season 2025 is here - drive ROI, justify spend with data, and budget smarter property management tools. This year, efficiency wins. CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Budget season has arrived across the …

BALLSTON SPA NATIONAL BANK (BSNB) PROMOTES AUSTIN JESCO TO AVP, TREASURY MANAGEMENT OFFICER

Jesco will support treasury management products and services, identify new opportunities, and expand relationships to encourage deposit growth BALLSTON SPA, NY, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Christopher R. Dowd, President …

Cade & Associates Announces Promotion of Virginia (Jenny) Harrington to Director of Tax Operations

SALISBURY, NC, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cade & Associates is proud to announce the promotion of Virginia "Jenny" Harrington to the position of Director of Tax Operations, recognizing her decades of …

Mangrove Property Insurance to Join Latin American Association of Insurance Agencies 55th Annual Convention

Building Partnerships with Independent Agents ST. PETERSBURG, FL, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mangrove Property Insurance (Mangrove), is pleased to announce it will be participating, as well as sponsoring, the Latin …