World of Bluegrass 2024 highlights

World of Bluegrass 2024 highlights

by Nancy Cardwell It was a joy to see many of you in person at World of Bluegrass week in Raleigh, North Carolina, September 24-28! As usual, the priority was on seeing old friends, making new connections, discovering new music, and recognizing industry and musical...
Project grant report from D.C.

Project grant report from D.C.

Dear Ms. Cardwell: Thank you and the IBMA Foundation for the project grant to support Chamber Dance Project and our collaboration with the North Carolina-based string/bluegrass band, the Red Clay Ramblers. We greatly appreciate this first-time award and recognition of...
Year-end report from IBMA Foundation, 2023-24

Year-end report from IBMA Foundation, 2023-24

You love bluegrass. You would like to see bluegrass live forever. We have a way you can do that! We’ve had a strong year at the IBMA Foundation. Over 600 supporters shared in our work, with contributions totaling $161,732. We distributed more than $81,000 in grants,...