A captivating solo performance exploring punk and Black cultural identity. Blurring the lines between performance art, rock concert, and one-act opera, Ian Andrew Askew crafts an hour-long experience filled with music, movement, and text.

The show celebrates the absurdity of justifying Black cultural expression through reinterpretations of works by Nina Simone, Audre Lorde, Drexciya, and other influential voices. Set to the sounds of drums, distorted vocals, and a custom-made one-string bass inspired by traditional African and Afro-diasporic instruments, Askew weaves a sonic tapestry that honors the enduring spirit of musical innovation across the African diaspora.