A.WAKE (2024)

series of 4 performances

researching a symphony in 4 locations (Dakar Atlantic ocean, Dakar Ban Workshop, Birmingham Bullring market, Birmingham Eastside Projects).

with Palestinian olive oil, clay sourced near new airport in Dakar, oranges from Birmingham bullring market, a blue tarpaulin re-used across 2 years of rituals, Atlantic water, 18months fermenting portable altars (with my hair, Caribbean rum and sugar cane), soilS, and black plastic buckets.

with maestro Adama, maestro Almamy, Geamhradhr/Winter, Jade Blackstock, Maria Muehombo and many more.

Photos by Ayesha Jones. Invaluable supports Sym Mendez, Gavin Wade, Ruth Claxton, from Eastside Projects, and Ban Workshop.