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The singer-songwriter sparked a conversation with a social media post remarking on the scene's relative silence regarding the ongoing crisis in Palestine.

On Tuesday, Homegrown's "big venue" night featured the Gemstones paying tribute to AfroGeode, and a concluding Fenestra Funk set that inspired dozens to dance.

AfroGeode and the Gemstones, Jaedyn James and Pink Marlena are among the acts performing Saturday at Studio Four in a show "where we can convene, gather, celebrate queer and trans joy."