Measuring Folk: Audience Research Initiative 2018-2019

Measuring Folk, a report released by Folk Alliance International, assesses current folk music practices through interviews and a survey of more than 2,000 folk music constituents in North America. The survey of stakeholders, 50% of which were artists, found that many people hold multiple roles in the folk music community. When asked if they valued inclusivity and diversity, respondents overwhelmingly acknowledged their value, but many indicated there was room for improvement within the community.

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