Avelino recently won the Best Independent Album of the Year at the AIM awards, with his debut album ‘God Save The Streets’ receiving glowing reviews. A passionate Reds fan, Avelino is often seen at United games, and so it felt natural to discuss his inspirations inside football and outside, in wider culture too.
The conversation naturally began with a focus on football, and with a blend of passion and knowledge about United, Avelino was keen to talk about his favourite player, Andy Cole.
“Andy Cole, one of my favourite footballers, I used to tell people he was my uncle!