Nawaaz Makhani in bol, brown boy, bol | Photo by Christine Wu
Nawaaz Makhani has an ebullient, warm presence. bol, brown boy, bol, his autobiographical solo show, presented by CQC Arts and Blemme Fatale Production, is sincere and generous of spirit. It was easy for me to have palpable affection for him and the larger artistic project this show falls into—using music and storytelling to uplift individuals and build community. I found it a bit awkward to engage with, though, and the reason became apparent rather quickly: I don’t think I’m the ideal audience for it. Continue Reading