Celebrate Our Folk Returns to APAP NYC 2026

Yonas Media presents its 8th annual showcase spotlighting artists who put the “folk” in folk; on stage and beyond.

Yonas Media | Connolly’s Irish Pub / Klub 45 | January 10–11, 2026

NEW YORK, NY — Celebrate Our Folk, presented by Yonas Media, returns to APAP NYC 2026 with a two-day showcase of folk music in all its glory. Taking place Saturday, January 10 and Sunday, January 11 at Connolly’s Irish Pub / Klub 45, the event brings together a curated lineup of musicians who push the boundaries of folk while honoring its roots.

Now in its 8th year, Celebrate Our Folk has become a trusted gathering point for presenters, tastemakers, buyers, and music lovers seeking artists who carry the genre forward through story, craft, and cultural exchange. Running 2:00 PM–7:00 PM each day, the shows offer an intimate, high-energy environment featuring performances that span folk, roots, Americana, soul, jazz, and global music. The showcase is a celebration of all things folk—the music, the people, and everything in between.

Where: Connolly’s Irish Pub / Klub 45, 121 W. 45th Street, New York, NY
When: Saturday, January 10 & Sunday, January 11, 2026 (2:00–7:00 PM)
Tickets: RSVP HERE — Free for APAP-accredited attendees | Public tickets available

2:00 PM — Sterling Hudson
2:30 PM — Xito Lovell
3:00 PM — House of Waters
3:30 PM — Making Movies
4:00 PM — La Lulu
4:30 PM — James Alexander (The Bar-Kays)
5:00 PM — Raina Sokolov-Gonzalez
5:30 PM — The PRVLG
6:00 PM — Sachal Vasandani
6:30 PM — Zeshan B

2:00 PM — Ben Callicott
2:30 PM — Pipo Romero
3:00 PM — The PRVLG
3:30 PM — Enrique Chi (featuring special guest Jeremy Kittel)
4:30 PM — Lanita Smith
5:00 PM — Morgan Lett
5:30 PM — Bluff City Soul Collective
6:00 PM — Raina Sokolov-Gonzalez
6:30 PM — Alea

Yonas Media is an independent music management and production company dedicated to supporting artists and their recordings. Founded and led by industry veteran Ben Yonas, the company works with a roster of award-winning and emerging musicians across folk, roots, jazz, Latin, and beyond, helping them develop careers that span recording, performance, and sync opportunities. With a focus on elevating voices that push boundaries while honoring their roots, Yonas Media combines artist development, production expertise, and creative strategy to amplify distinctive talent in today’s music landscape.

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