“‘Black Monastic [is] a performance program examining the history of black sound and how it is present in today’s contemporary music. ‘Black Monastic’ was created by celebrated local artist Theaster Gates and the Rebuild Foundation for the Red Bull Music Festival, running through the end of November. Extending the Rebuild Foundation’s practice of preserving black art, music, culture, and physical spaces, ‘Black Monastic’ will also feature additional celebrated local artists like Ben Lamar Gay, Kiara Lanier, and Joshua Abrams.” – Chicago Tribune