Ani will be presented with the 2013 Winnipeg Folk Festival Artistic Achievement Award at their gala fundraiser, Folk Festival in the City, on November 22. The award is presented annually to a past Winnipeg Folk Festival performer who has made exceptional contributions to folk music and the community, past recipients include Sarah Harmer, Leon Redbone, Lorenna McKennitt and Billy Bragg.
The evening will be hosted by 103.1 Virgin Radio host Ace Burpee and will feature a solo performance by Ani and a gala dinner. You can join in the celebration and support a good cause at the same time (supporting the Winnipeg Folk Festival and their education and outreach programs) – tickets are available here: winnipegfolkfestival.ca