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Zoe Mulford and Joe Jencks in Concert
Thursday, January 4, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$20
The Park Avenue Community Center will host acclaimed folk musicians Zoe Mulford and Joe Jencks for an intimate evening of music and storytelling on Thursday, January 4 from 7 to 9 pm. The concert will take place in the Great Hall at the PAC Center, located at 129 Park Avenue in Swarthmore, PA.
Mulford and Jencks are renowned songwriters with deep roots in the folk traditions of North America and the British Isles. Jencks is known for his powerful voice, strong melodies and thought-provoking lyrics, while Mulford is celebrated for her finely crafted songs and delicate, moving vocals. Jencks and Mulford will share the stage for a rare joint performance, creating a warm and personal experience for the audience through stories and songs.
About Zoe Mulford:
Zoe Mulford grew up in Swarthmore and returns periodically from her current home in the north of England. She backs her clear, luminous voice with guitar, banjo, or piano, conjuring a world in each tune. She is best known as the writer of The President Sang Amazing Grace, an account of the 2015 racist attach at the Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, SC. The song was covered by Joan Baez in 2018 and by Kronos Quartet in 2019, and was transformed by artist Jeff Scher into a video and a picture book.
www.zoemulford.com
About Joe Jencks:
Joe Jencks sings with a lyric baritone voice that has the edgy richness of a good sea-salt caramel. A 25-year veteran of the international Folk circuit, an award-winning songwriter and celebrated vocalist based in the Chicago area, Joe delivers engaged musical narratives filled with heart, soul, groove, and grit. Jencks has penned several #1 Folksongs including the ever-relevant Lady of The Harbor. He is also a dual US-Irish citizen and has served as a Cultural Ambassador with the U.S. State Department. www.joejencks.com