"Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson can do many things at once, all deftly: They act, sing, rap and play instruments including guitar, harmonica, accordion, trumpet, drums and piano."
"The extraordinarily edutaining two-person musical is likewise adept at multitasking, balancing the past and the present to illuminate a little-known piece of history: how thousands of enslaved Black people in the 19th century fled to Mexico to escape bondage."
"Using pedals located all over Riw Rakkulchon's two-tiered shed set, Quijada and Robinson build each song by recording different elements then looping and layering them live, so the twosome aurally evokes a larger ensemble."
"They even incorporate the sounds of everyday objects such as scissors, boxes and a call bell into the banger-filled score, a blend of hip-hop, blues and rancheras with clever lyrics performed in English and untranslated Spanish."
Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson perform a two-person musical that combines acting, singing, rapping, and live instrumentals. The narrative centers on Henry, who escapes slavery in Texas and finds refuge with Carlos, a Mexican medic. Their friendship develops through shared struggles and music-making. The production features innovative sound design, using a looping system to create a rich musical experience. The score blends hip-hop, blues, and rancheras, incorporating everyday sounds and clever lyrics in both English and Spanish.
Read at Time Out New York
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