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The Avalon Theatre in downtown Easton is hosting a number of upcoming concerts and other performances. That includes shows by the Robert Cray Band, local favorites Black Dog Alley as
A few songs by Portuguese singer Sara Tavares, who sadly died as a result of a brain tumour a couple of months ago. She was a vibrant young singer of Cape Verde music. Also new music by Swedish band Frander, Argentine actor / singer / activist Julieta Laso, stunning teenage Irish blues singer Muireann Bradley, Quebec songwriter Aleksi Campagne (one of Connie Kaldor s gifted sons), English folk activists Granny s Attic, and lots more. Plus concert previews of Morgan Toney, Medusa, and Windborne, and some of the latest nominees of Eire s RTE Trad Music Awards. Plus choice cuts from a few old favourites like Orchestra Baobab and Hazmat Modine.Patrick StreetIrish TimesMusic For A Found HarmoniumOrchestra BaobabTribute to Ndiouga DiengFayinkounkoOrchestra BaobabMade In DakarNdéleng NdélengBadegna Foli feat. Koko DembéléTropical Party by PutumayoDanseVieux ThiersTropical Party by PutumayoCarolineLirahGlobal CafeNaquela RedeSara TavaresFitxaduGingaSara TavaresXinti