May 12, 2023

Joe Bataan Concert

by Eesha Williams
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6/1/2023 update: "Joe Bataan is not coming this year," Foote told the Valley Post on June 1.

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Brian Foote works for the city of Northampton. He told the Valley Post that in August or early September 2023 at 6 p.m. there will be a free concert. Joe Bataan will play at Pulaski Park in Northampton. By June 1, Foote will have the exact date, he said. You can hear one of Bataan's songs at:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQr3-AQKLL8&ab_channel=MuddyScience

Bataan was born and raised in New York City. His mother was African-American; his father was Filipino. Starting at age 15, he spent five years in prison for riding in a stolen vehicle, according to his web site. Bataan had his first recording success in 1967 with "Gypsy Woman." The song became a hit in New York’s Latino community. He later worked as a counselor for young people in prison.

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