Black Violin is led by classically trained string players Wil B. (viola) and Kev Marcus (violin). Joining them onstage are DJ SPS and drummer Nat Stokes. Together, Black Violin has dazzled audiences globally with their eclectic mix of classical music, hip-hop, jazz, and pop. Their message, expressed through this unique blend of classical and hip-hop music (described as “classical boom"), is to overcome stereotypes, to encourage people of all ages, races, and economic backgrounds to join ... view more »
Black Violin is led by classically trained string players Wil B. (viola) and Kev Marcus (violin). Joining them onstage are DJ SPS and drummer Nat Stokes. Together, Black Violin has dazzled audiences globally with their eclectic mix of classical music, hip-hop, jazz, and pop. Their message, expressed through this unique blend of classical and hip-hop music (described as “classical boom”), is to overcome stereotypes, to encourage people of all ages, races, and economic backgrounds to join together to break down cultural barriers, and to accept the challenge that success requires commitment, practice, and unwavering dedication.. Black Violin’s latest studio album, Take the Stairs, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Classical Chart, #1 on the Billboard Classical Crossover Chart, #7 on Billboard’s Top New Artists Chart, and #9 on the Billboard Hip Hop and R&B Chart. Some of their creative collaborations include Kanye West, Wu-Tang Clan, Wyclef Jean, Lil Wayne, and Alicia Keys.
This virtual field trip is centered on their performance recorded at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts with high definition, multi-camera execution. The concert notably incorporates themes of perseverance, exploration, and unity featuring songs such as “Rise,” “Unbreakable,” “Believer,” “Dreamer” and “Impossible Is Possible.”
Black Violin released their latest studio album, Take the Stairs, on November 1, 2019. The record debuted at #1 on the Billboard Classical Chart, #1 on the Billboard Classical Crossover Chart, #7 on Billboard’s Top New Artists Chart, and #9 on the Billboard Hip Hop and R&B Chart. Their last record, Stereotypes also debuted #1 on the Classical Crossover Chart and #4 on the Billboard R&B Chart. NPR praised the album and band, saying “their music will keep classical music alive for the next generation.” Some of their creative collaborations include Kanye West, Wu-Tang Clan, Wyclef Jean, Lil Wayne, and Alicia Keys, and “Take the Stairs” has been nominated for a Grammy.
Black Violin advocates for educational outreach and in the past 12 months have performed for over 100,000 students in the US and Europe. Black Violin’s Impossible Tour will spread the message that anything is possible and there are no limits to what one can achieve, regardless of circumstance. “Whatever you think is gonna happen, probably isn’t gonna happen!”
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