Multimedia Artist. Social practitioner. Musician.

Aquil (‘AQ’) Charlton uses his imagination to envision a more just world. As an electronic musician, he performs live improvisations and collaborates with other electronic musicians and visual artists to create immersive experiences.

Since founding Mobile Music Box in 2016, AQ teaches intergenerational groups how to make instruments from recycled materials to encourage more environmental consciousness — particularly in communities of color. Additionally, he frequently engages the public in live music-making.

A Bronzeville resident, AQ is a teaching artist in his community and father to a young son with a passion for youth development.