The 28th Annual Folk Alliance International conference was held in Kansas City over the weekend. About a thousand folk artists from all over the world come to showcase their talent to the industry. One of this years highlights included a showcase with folk Legend Judy Collins and her new singing partner Ari Hest. The two recently collaborated on an album, which comes out this June. The Memphis Ukulele Band also debuted their new album which was just released this weekend.
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