Black Violin
Apollo Theater
253 W 125th St
New York, NY 10027
Apr 2, 2019
8:00 PM EDT
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Named after an album by swing era violinist Stuff Smith, Black Violin is a violin and viola-playing hip-hop duo from Florida consisting of classically trained musicians Kevin Sylvester (Kev Marcus) and Wilner Baptiste (Wil B), who incorporate a variety of music genres into their distinctive string fare. The pair met as high school students in a Fort Lauderdale performing arts program and formed the group after attending separate universities. Quickly gaining a reputation for their dynamic performance style, the duo received national exposure after and appearance with Alicia Keys at the 2004 Billboard Awards and winning the talent show, Showtime at the Apollo, in 2005. Amidst mixtape releases, they issued their eponymous debut album in 2008 and Classically Trained in 2012, earring support spots on tours for, among others, Wu-Tang Clan, Ciara, Aerosmith, and Kanye West along the way.
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Jessica
March 30th 2024
If I could give them more than 5 stars I would. The performance was truly a mind blowing experience. They are so talented and my boyfriend and I loved the positive energy that they put into their performance !! Was the best money I have ever spent and I hope that they produce some new material and I am able to see them again in the Albany area !! Keep doing what you do guys , it’s amazing !!
Albany, NY@Palace Theatre
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Black Violin Biography
Black Violin is led by classically trained string players Wil B. (viola) and Kev Marcus (violin). Joining them onstage are DJ SPS & drummer Nat Stokes. The band uses their unique blend of classical & hip-hop music, often described as “classical boom," to overcome stereotypes & encourage people of all ages, races, & economic backgrounds to join together to break down cultural barriers.
Black Violin is currently touring the US and their next studio album Take the Stairs is set to be released on November 1, 2019. Their last record, Stereotypes, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Classical Crossover Chart and #4 on the Billboard R&B Chart. NPR praised the album & 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, & Alicia Keys.
Black Violin’s Impossible Tour spreads the message that anything is possible & there are no limits to what one can achieve, regardless of circumstance.
Read MoreBlack Violin is currently touring the US and their next studio album Take the Stairs is set to be released on November 1, 2019. Their last record, Stereotypes, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Classical Crossover Chart and #4 on the Billboard R&B Chart. NPR praised the album & 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, & Alicia Keys.
Black Violin’s Impossible Tour spreads the message that anything is possible & there are no limits to what one can achieve, regardless of circumstance.
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