Mexodus
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History meets hip-hop in Mexodus, an electrifying live-looping musical created and performed in real time by the multitalented Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson. This groundbreaking theatrical experience sheds light on the often-overlooked stories of the Underground Railroad that led south into Mexico—an exploration of resilience, resistance, and the enduring strength of Black and Brown solidarity. As the San Francisco Chronicle raves: “To watch Robinson and Quijada layering so many musical influences, one instrument at a time, is to witness genius in motion… Once the musical’s ferocity is set in motion, there’s no going back.”
“Quijada and Robinson rap their hearts out…This live-looping musical, which pivots from reggaeton and rap to gospel, often sweeps you away with its sheer sonic power.”
Bay Area News Group
“We’ve seen hip-hop successfully incorporated into musicals before (hello, Mr. Miranda), but has there ever been a two-person, live-looping, hip-hop, soul, jazz, show tune musical like Mexodus? Not that I’ve experienced…”
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