Podcast appearances and mentions of kev marcus

Black Violin will perform at the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre on Saturday, July 20 at 8pm. My guest for Perspectives is one half of this dynamic duo, Wil Baptiste. About this group 303 Magazine wrote, "Today, genre-defying acts dominate the music industry, and artists move between styles with a level of comfort rarely — if ever — observed before. Few of these musical shapeshifters are as original and as captivating as string instrumentalists Kev Marcus and Wil B, who fuse hip-hop and classical music together as the band, Black Violin." Will shares their back story with me, their commitment to exposing young people to their talent reaching more than 100,000 students annually via their free performances and creating new and innovative music.

Kevin Sylvester and Wilner Baptiste met as talented teenage music students in Florida, playing violin and viola respectively. They clicked as friends, and after pursuing their university training in music, the two classically trained instrumentalists formed their hip hop duo, Black Violin. Their performances are energetic, surprising, and captivating. They use the stage names Kev Marcus and Wil B, and take their show on the road. Suzanne spoke with Wil B about his path to life as a musician, and how Black Violin is paying it forward to foster the musical talents of the NEXT generation.

We have two timed Grammy winning duo, The Black Violin..............................................Black Violin is comprised of Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste. A concert performance that boldly merges centuries of music and unites audiences with a message of hope and possibility. Fans can expect to be immersed in a sound that transcends categories and celebrates ingenuity and ambition, proving anything is possible..................................Also Support the Black Violin Foundation. A non-profit organization dedicated to empowering youth by providing access to quality music programs in their community. BVF believes that music and access to music programs should not be determined by race, gender, or socio-economic status. Black Violin Foundation's inaugural program the Musical Innovation Grant for Continuing Education will provide scholarships to young music students to attend a program of their liking that fosters musical creativity and innovation. Applications are now open for grants for music instruments and more..................................See Black Violin at the Kimmel Cultural Campus this Thursday March 9, 2023 at 7pm. Tickets are on sale now.......................Follow Black Violin on their socials: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok..................................As always you can follow me on the blog and on all socials as Toitimeblog

"Black Violin'', Kev Marcus & Wil Baptiste - Grammy nominated duo "Black Violin" join Tavis for a conversation about defying the stereotypes of Black people and Black musicians through their work and witness – and to talk about their story, how they are empowering young musicians through their foundation, and how their current tour is going.

Kev Marcus is a Grammy nominated recording artist and co-founder of Black Violin, a band he formed with his longtime friend Wil Baptiste, in which they combine their classical training and hip-hop influences to create a distinctive multi-genre sound.  In addition to being a musical groundbreaker, Kev is a father, husband, activist, author and a person who pushes for progress and seeks to shatter expectations.  In this interview, Kev shares with Kiesha about finding his way after feeling trapped by the very success he pursued and about how he has approached navigating depression and replenishing his soul. Episode Resources:Black Violin – Official WebsiteBlack Violin on IGA Violinist Without a Stage. Black Violin, cancelled or postponed… | by Kevin Marcus Sylvester | MediumBooks:Be Water, My FriendThe Greatest Salesman in the WorldThe Greatest Salesman in the World, Part II: The End of the StoryThe Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal FreedomContact InfoSend booking inquiries for Kiesha to (info at kieshagarrison.co)Kiesha on IG: @kiesha_garrisonDirectly support the podcast financially:Cash AppVenmo

Today's episode is the weekly News Roundup for May 6, 2022. In this episode I go over the results of the recent statewide and local elections, talk about what may happen to women's right to an abortion in Ohio if the Supreme Court does indeed overturn Roe v. Wade, cover a new restaurant/grocery store coming to downtown Dayton, and preview things happening next week and later this month. A complete transcript for this episode is available at discoverdaytonpodcast.com!   Transcript: Hello and welcome to the Discover Dayton podcast, the show that's all about the Gem City's past, present, and future. I'm Arch Grieve and I'm your host, and today's episode is the weekly news roundup for May 5th, 2022. There's a lot that happened last week, including local and statewide elections, an increase in the likelihood that Ohio will no longer permit abortions to take place, a new restaurant and grocery store coming to downtown Dayton, and lots of things to do next week and throughout this month. You won't want to miss this episode, so stay tuned.    Well, the first of what will likely be two Ohio primaries took place this past Tuesday, and former Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley won the Democratic primary race for Ohio Governor with 65% of the vote, while Mike Dewine won the Republican primary with 48%. The two face off now head to head in the general election later this year on November 8th, with Whaley already becoming the first woman of a major party in Ohio to earn the nomination for governor. In the Secretary of State Race, current Secretary Frank LaRose won the Republican primary, and he will face Democrat Chelsea Clark, who was unopposed. In the race for Ohio's next US Senator Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan won the Democratic primary with close to 70% of the vote, while author JD Vance won the Republican primary with a plurality of about 32%. Morgan Harper, who came on this show recently, received about 18% of the vote in the Democratic primary. Moving closer to home, Dayton blogger David Esrati won the Democratic primary by a plurality with about 31% of the electorate, defeating Baxter Stapleton, who also appeared on the show recently. Esrati will face off against Mike Turner, who ran unopposed in the primary race. Also locally the one candidate who appeared on this show and won was Angelina Jackson, who will now face Judge Robert Hanseman in the fall in the race to be Montgomery County's Common Pleas Court Judge. Jordan Wortham won the Republican primary race for Montgomery County Commissioner, beating Rennes Bowers by just .2%. Board of Elections workers noted that turnout was low, with just 21% of eligible voters actually going to the polls.    The City of Dayton is utilizing a new strategy to try to increase the amount of affordable housing in the city, which a local nonprofit estimated will need an additional 3,800 new rental units and 4,600 new units for sale by 2026. Recently, the city put together a roundtable for community stakeholders, which the city hopes will put forward recommendations on how to increase the supply of housing in the area while also preserving existing housing. The committee is expected to provide recommendations on things like how to preserve and expand its housing supply, where to put new housing, how to improve code enforcement, and how best the city can use its resources to help alleviate the problem. The process, which began in March, is expected to last between six to nine months.   Dayton Police are urging drivers to slow down in the wake of a deadly crash that killed four people in Dayton this past Sunday at North Gettysburg St. and James Avenue. The driver of the car is reported to have lost control and slammed into a phone pole. Police say that this is part of a spike in reckless driving accidents in Dayton compared to this time last year, which includes 14 fatal crashes this year so far, an increase of 75% from last year during the same time.    The City of Dayton has also been in the news recently for its new street parking app, which can be found at 1,300 parking spaces downtown already. The city claims that the app helps them manage parking more efficiently through what City Manager Shelley Dickstein calls a “single, centralized system.” The city also says that the app is more convenient for people visiting the downtown area, as they can now extend their parking sessions without having to return to the meter and get alerts when their time is about to expire. The Parking Pass system is available through your app store, although you can still pay with change or a credit card (in some locations) as well.    Marijuana advocates are upset at state lawmakers, who they have accused in a recent court filing of trying to circumvent the state statute process and keep their ballot measure off the ballot in November. The Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol filed suit against the state in Franklin County recently, arguing that state officials are illegally trying to keep their marijuana legalization bill off the ballot because Republican party leaders are opposed to recreational marijuana's legalization. The ballot measure would allow Ohioans over the age of 21 to buy and possess up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana as well as be able to grown their own plants at home. The controversy is over whether or not the coalition got their ballot measure submitted and approved in time for it to be eligible.    Also happening at the state level, abortion rights advocates are concerned about the recent Supreme Court decision that's been leaked recently at the federal level because Ohio legislators have two bills that have been called “trigger bans,” which will go into effect in Ohio in the event that the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, which seems all but certain to do later this year after a draft opinion written by Justice Alito was leaked recently. The bills are Ohio Senate Bill 123 and Ohio House Bill 598. Here in Dayton a rally for reproductive rights was held on Tuesday, with some participants dressed as characters from the Handmaid's Tale, the Hulu series about a dystopian future where authoritarian religious conservatives take over the American government.     The popular downtown Dayton coffee shop, Third Perk, will be opening a restaurant in West Dayton that will feature southern-style cooking. The new location would have carry-out service, and owner Juanita Darden is applying to receive $50,000 from the city's West Dayton Development Trust Fund to get the project started, in addition to the $200,000 that Third Perk will be investing. The restaurant would open on the site of an old restaurant at 3907 W. Third St.    Another restaurant that is opening even sooner and coming to downtown Dayton is Tony and Pete's Grocery and Cold Cuts, which is expected to open later this month in Dayton's Fire Blocks District. The store will have a small curated grocery section, which will include things like milk and eggs and beer and wine. There will also be a sandwich counter where people can order cold and hot sandwiches, salads, and sides.    If you're downtown this weekend on Saturday or Sunday in the UD area just know that restaurants and other places may be busy as UD holds its graduation services over the course of the two days. They have a new record number of undergraduates earning degrees at 1,655, and over 2,000 students will be awarded degrees in total.    A local filmmaker, Collin Brazie, is going to be premiering his new movie “Foxhole,” which is told from the perspective of five soldiers from three different wars, including the American Civil War, World War I, and the Iraq War. Brazie earned his MFA in film production and cinematography and specializes in narrative, documentary, and branded content. The premier will take place tomorrow, Saturday, May 7, at The Neon at 4:00pm. Ticket prices are $10.50 and can be purchased at the box office or neonmovies.com.   And now, here are some things to do next week and over the course of the remainder of this month:   Mariah Ivey, Thomas Ellison, and Siri Imani will be performing tonight, Friday May 6th, at the PNC Arts Annex. They are the organizers of the program Broken English: Dayton, and are partnering with visual artists Zuri Ali and Jamaal Durr for the pre-show, which will feature cocktails and artwork by the two artists. The cost to attend is $25 to $35 and tickets can be purchased at daytonlive.org.   If you're looking for an event for the whole family tonight, check out the Passport to MetroParks program going on tonight from 6:00 to 9:00pm at RiverScape MetroPark on Monument Ave. The event features live music, food trucks, family activities, and more. There will be prizes for those who complete their stamp passports by visiting all of the vendor booths, and the grand prize tonight is a $1,500 Huffy Motiric Adult Electric Folding Bike. Learn more at MetroParks.org.    Also tonight, May 6th, Black Violin will be performing at the Schuster Center at 7:30pm. Wil B and Kev Marcus are the duo members and their music blends classical with world music, R&B, and pop into a unique and amazing sound. Tickets range in price from $30 to $50 and can be purchased at daytonlive.org.    Just yesterday three art exhibitions opened up at the Contemporary Dayton. Those include Beverly Fishman's exhibition, “Cure,” George Rush's “Assisted Living,” and Mary Reid Kelley's and Patrick Kelley's “Night Kitchen.” You can see the art for free at the Contemporary's Dayton Arcade location now through July 22nd.    You may have heard of the band KISS. Well they'll be performing as part of their “End of the Road Tour” Thursday, May 12 at the Nutter Center. Tickets are still available starting out at $100. Visit nuttercenter.com for ticket information.    On Friday, May 13th, at 8:00pm, Rhapsody-N-Soul Georgia Me, who is known as the Queen of the Spoken Word, will be headlining an evening of poetry at the Dayton Arcade alongside Daytonians Ralph Farley and Leroy Bean, who will also be performing that evening. Find out more at arcadedayton.com.    The Dayton Contemporary Dance Company is hosting its annual gala this month entitled “Solstice: Mahogany Night,” on Saturday, May 14th. The event will feature a special dance program, food, cocktails, and more. The event will take place at the Marriott at the University of Dayton, and ticket prices range from $175 to $300.    On May 15th you can see young performers from the Dayton Ballet School at the Victoria Theater, where over 100 young performers will be performing “Alice in Wonderland.” The cost to attend is just $20, and tickets can be purchased at daytonlive.org.   On Thursday, May 19th at the PNC Arts Annex you can see the play “Friend Art,” by Sofia Alvarez, which looks at what happens when romantic entanglements and personal aspirations intertwine. The cost to attend is $22 and the play is recommended only for those who are 18 or older.    May 20th is National Bike to Work Day, and now is the time to get organized for the Fiver River MetroParks Bike to Work Day celebration and pancake breakfast as there are group challenges for the team with the most riders, the team with the most miles commuted, and more. The first 500 riders to register and check-in at the event receive a gift, and you can pre-register now online at MetroParks.org. The event takes place from 7:00-9:00am at the RiverScape Metro Park on Monument Ave. and features a free pancake breakfast, live music, a bike expo, and more, so hopefully I'll see you there!   Sideshow, one of the Dayton Yellow Cab's annual shows, is coming back this month on May 20th and 21st, after taking several years off due to Covid-19. This year performers will include Far From Eden, Tino, Nautical Theme, Snake Oil Revival, and more. Ticket information is available at yellowcabtavern.com.   TheatreLab Dayton will be ending its first season since rebranding from Dare 2 Defy Productions with the show “Something Rotten!” The show takes place at the Victoria Theatre on May 21st and 22nd and the cost to attend ranges from $18 to $63. You can purchase tickets at theatrelabdayton.org or daytonlive.org.    The Dayton Philharmonic Chorus and Orchestra will be performing the show “Epic Opera” on May 21st and 22nd, which is a program that includes works by composers like Verdi, Wagner, Puccini, and more. The shows will take place at the Schuster Center and ticket prices range from $32 to $100. Visit daytonlive.org for tickets.   Carillon Historical Park hosts its annual “Party in the Park” event, AKA Fleurs de Fete, on my birthday, May 22nd, from 1:00-4:00pm. The event features over 200 wine samplings and food from local eateries, in addition to live music. Pre-sale tickets are $70 and you must be 21 or older to purchase tickets.    Traveling performers will be in town towards the end of the month to perform “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” at the Schuster Center from May 26th through the 28th. Tickets range in price from $29 to $89 and can be purchased at daytonlive.org.    Starting Friday, May 27th, the Dayton Theatre Guild will be performing “The Old Man and the Old Moon,” which will be directed by Jeff Sams. The show will run through June 12th. Tickets are $21 for adults, $19 for seniors, and $14 for students. Visit daytontheatreguild.org for tickets.   Standup comedian, actor, and TV show host, Donnell Rawlings, will perform at Wiley's later this month on May 27th and 28th. Tickets go for $45 and can be purchased online at wileyscomedy.com.    And of course, this Sunday is Mother's Day, so I just want to wish a Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms out there, including mine, and let you know that there are a number of restaurants doing specials for Mother's Day, including Jollity, Salar, Dublin Pub, Bar and Bistro at Top of the Market, and the Amber Rose.    That's it for this week's news roundup episode, and if you enjoyed this episode please be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend. As a reminder, there is now merch on the podcast's website, and I recently started offering a new service for local organizations where I will come and do Dayton-themed trivia for your employees or members, so if you're interested reach out at discoverdaytonpodcast@gmail.com. You can also find the transcripts for this news roundup episode in the show notes on my website, discoverdaytonpodcast.com. Thanks as always for listening, and stay funky, Dayton.

On today's episode REWIND of LaunchLeft, Summer & Rain Phoenix get to talk with Kev Marcus and Wil B. of the musical duo, Black Violin. Kev and Wil B. are classically trained string instrumentalists who have combined classical music with hip-hop. Today, our guests share with us their musical influences, their goal for others to be inspired and active in the music community, and to help provide others with opportunities. Tune in to this episode and stick around to the end to hear a LIVE performance at Gold Diggers LA of one of their songs! -----------------  LAUNCHLEFT OFFICIAL WEBSITE https://www.launchleft.com  LAUNCHLEFT PATREON  https://www.patreon.com/LaunchLeft  TWITTER  https://twitter.com/LaunchLeft  INSTAGRAM  https://www.instagram.com/launchleft/  FACEBOOK  https://www.facebook.com/LaunchLeft  --------------------- LaunchLeft Podcast hosted by Rain Phoenix is an intentional space for Art and Activism where famed creatives launch new artists. LaunchLeft is an alliance of left-of-center artists, a curated ecosystem that includes a podcast, label and NFT gallery. --------------------- IN THIS EPISODE: [03:00] Kevin & Wil B. of Black Violin, talk about their musical style and new album [06:00] Kevin & Wil B. explain how they found music in their lives, studying classical music, & how they decided to marry classical music with hip hop [13:00] The musical influences in their lives that have inspired their music [21:00] How the duo's music creates common ground among people  [26:00] Kevin & Wil B. share how their hope to inspire others  [37:00] How they use their artistry as a form of activism [40:34] Listen to a LIVE song from their latest album LINKS: https://blackviolin.net  https://www.instagram.com/blackviolin/ https://www.facebook.com/BlackViolinMusic/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC13qVNV7MWSB54MegD5C19w See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Violin brings their unique blend of classical and hip-hop to the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center in Charlotte. The genre-defying duo of violinist Kev Marcus and violist Wil B. is known for its artistry and high energy performances. On this episode, Wil B. talks about breaking down cultural barriers through music and thinking about musical genres in a more fluid way. He also explains Black Violin's commitment to music education and providing opportunities for young people that allow them to explore their musical interests. Pictured: Wil B. from Black Violin; photo by Albert Manduca. Wil B. of Black Violin

At this point in his career, it might take us less time to list the amazing things Kev Marcus hasn't done. As the violinist in Black Violin, Marcus has played thousands of shows all around the planet. He's collaborated with the likes of Alicia Keys, Wu-Tang Clan, Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz. He's helped produce music for Tom Petty, Lupe Fiasco and more. He's opened for Jay-Z, Kanye West and Akon. He's played on Broadway, been part of Super Bowl and U.S. Open performances, and entertained President Obama at one of his Inauguration Balls. In the process, he's also helped to change perceptions about what both classical music and hip-hop can be. Before he was reaching listeners from all around the world, Marcus was a mischievous kid in Florida who was handed a string instrument and told to play. Prior to Black Violin's upcoming tour (which includes a Feb. 3 show at Marcus Performing Arts Center), the accomplished violinist spoke with My First Band host Tyler Maas about many of those aforementioned experiences, his musical start and how meeting his longtime bandmate Wil B in high school — coupled with some formative instructors and significant album discoveries in college — changed the trajectory of his life. Along the way, Marcus also talked about busking outside of Miami night clubs to build a following and book shows, winning Showtime at the Apollo, and the importance of showing kids that classical music can be cool. My First Band is sponsored by Mystery Room Mastering and Lakefront Brewery. The show is edited by Jared Blohm. You can listen to My First Band on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify and wherever else you get podcasts. You can also listen to rebroadcasts of previous My First Band episodes on WMSE every Wednesday from noon to 12:30 p.m. CST. Music used in this episode comes courtesy of Devils Teeth (“The Junction Street Eight Tigers”) and Black Violin ("Dreamer").

It's Midday on the Arts.  A little later in this hour, Tom checks in with our theater critic, J Wynn Rousuck, for her reviews of two shows at Baltimore Center Stage. Tom will also talk to some folks from Baltimore's Everyman Theater about their new production of Thornton Wilder's The Skin of Our Teeth. But we begin with two classically trained string players who have reimagined the repertoire and the audience for their instruments. In 2004, two high school buddies from Broward County, Florida, formed the duo Black Violin. Here's Wil B on viola and Kev Marcus on violin with a little taste of Black Violin from their 2020 release, a holiday album called Give Thanks. This is their take on the classic, Joy to the World. Black Violin is in the middle of a national tour that has them playing the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall here in Baltimore tonight (Dec.10), for one show only. They'll be joined on stage by DJ SPS and drummer Nat Stokes. Their show starts at 8:00. For ticketing information, click here. Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus join us on Zoom from south Florida. Their conversation with Tom was recorded earlier this week, so we can't take any calls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marc Lipsitch, professor of epidemiology at Harvard's T.H. Chan School of Public Health,takes a closer look at the Covid-19 lab leak theory with Bianna Golodryga. He says there needs to be an investigation into the origins of Covid-19. Then science writer for The Atlantic Ed Yong warns of an impending mental health crisis after the Covid pandemic and explains how it can be combated. Continuing our conversation about trauma, our Michel Martin speaks to Palestinian-American author and clinical psychologist Hala Alyan about the mental impact of the decades long conflict between Israel and Palestine. And finally, musicians Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste, aka the classical-hiphop hybrid duo Black Violin, bring a message of unity. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

On this edition of Your Call, we rebroadcast our conversation with Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus, the incredible classically trained musicians who’ve infused hip hop and classical music to form the duo, Black Violin.

In this episode we sat down with Kev Marcus and Wil B of BLACK VIOLIN before their nearly sold out show at The Strand Theatre in Historic Downtown York, PA! Listen in for the duo's take on dream musical collaborations, their performance at a presidential inauguration, east vs. west coast rap and hip hop, embarrassing Halloween costumes and much more!  ---------------------------------- Black Violin is an American hip hop duo from Florida comprising two classically trained string instrumentalists, Kevin Sylvester and Wilner Baptiste, who go by the stage names Kev Marcus and Wil B. Kev Marcus plays the violin, and Wil B. plays the viola. Their newest album Take The Stairs is out now. 

Black Violin’s Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste stopped by to catch up with Mary Luehrsen before opening The 2019 NAMM Show with their “90 minutes of fury” performance for an audience of thousands. Kev and Wil talk about their musical and professional growth over the past 22 years of friendship and performing together that includes shifting their perspective on the term “crossover.”

Black Violin     Black Violin is a trailblazing duo of classically trained musicians, Kev Marcus and Wil B, who blend hip-hop with classical music. As a duo, they’ve toured with musicians like Alicia Keys, Lupe Fiasco, Black Thought, 2 Chainz, and The Eagles ⭐️

Classically-trained virtuoso violinist/violists Kev Marcus and Wil B—the dynamic duo known as Black Violin—are boundary-defying performers who merge classical, hip-hop, jazz, blues, and R&B into an electrifying style all their own and they will be at The State on April 12. Wil B joins us to discuss the inclusivity of their show, how they got started, and how they arrange their music.

When the members of Black Violin first learned to play their signature instruments--Wil Baptiste at the viola 14 years old and Kev Marcus the violin at the tender age of 9--neither could have foreseen that it would become their livelihood, though it was already becoming their passion. With influences ranging from Shostakovich and Bach to Nas and Jay-Z, Black Violin breaks all the rules, blending the classical with the modern to create something rare-a sound that nobody has ever heard, but that everybody wants to feel. In this interview: Intro Music: “Stereotypes” from the album “Stereotypes” 0:45 - Sponsor shoutout - D’Addario and Codabow 1:45 - How they got started playing 9:00 - How they got known before the age of social media 9:45 - The “Showtime at the Apollo” story 11:00 - Shows with Alicia Keys, Linking Park, P. Diddy, Kanye, Jay-Z 12:12 - Writing original music 13:20 - Kev talks gear and tone 19:45 - Wil talks gear and tone 23:00 - Discussion on improv 24:40 - Live improv - from Portland, Oregon. April 3, 2017. From YouTube 27:00 - More on improv 30:30 - How to make the instrument your own 34:00 - How to inspire young kids to practice 37:54 - Tour life 41:12 - What’s after this tour? 44:40 - Vivaldi 4 Seasons Remix 45:00 - D’Addario giveaway info 46:35 - Endorsements - CodaBow info 48:50 - How to put on a great show 53:00 - Authenticity 55:25 - “We got arrested in China” 1:00:00 - Adventures in Thailand 1:02:00 - Traveling with family 1:03:30 - “A-Flat” from the “Classically Trained” Album. For tour and other info, please visit http://blackviolin.net/. A big thanks to our sponsors D'Addario, a manufacturer of the finest in strings for violin, viola, cello, and upright bass, and CodaBow, pioneers of carbon fiber bows serving a worldwide network of professional artists and teachers. D’Addario is giving away a set of Zyex strings to a lucky Rockstar Violinist listener! Debbie Roper, Anatoliy Khomenko, and Mia Herlinger were randomly selected as winners of the first giveaway. To enter in the new giveaway go to https://daddario.formstack.com/forms/rv2. Visit daddario.com/orchestral and http://www.codabow.com to learn more, or visit https://www.electricviolinshop.com to purchase their fine products!

Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus of the violin-driven hip-hop and rock duo Black Violin use their strings not only to challenge the concept of what makes for popular music but also to blow open racial stereotypes.

Musicians with the tenacity and determination to do things THEIR WAY... Kev Marcus and Will B. of Black Violin come on Crushing Classical and share the story of their unique career path like no other- classical music to hip hop. Black Violin is on tour NOW! Their next performances are in Charlotte, NC on 3/21/17 at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center and in Durham, NC on 3/23/17. Check out their website for more details! http://blackviolin.net/shows/ https://www.facebook.com/BlackViolinMusic/ https://www.instagram.com/blackviolin/  

Black Violin duo Kev Marcus and Wil B. share their story of growing up in Fort Lauderdale, attending Dillard High School of Performing Arts, and their belief that the arts allow students to open their minds and dream.

Black Violin performs and talks music education with Mary Luehrsen at The 2015 Midwest Clinic. Performances by—and interview with—Black Violin’s Kev Marcus and Will B. Includes conversation with former orchestra teacher, James Miles.

Come witness what many would call the junction point of two repelling magnets (Hip-Hop and Classical) with the newest album by Black Violin, called Stereotypes. Its core members (violinist Kev Marcus and violist Wil B) might argue this point however, as they approach their unique brand of genre fusion as a marriage made in... Florida. Give the album a listen (the duo's first LP under the Universal Classics label) and then come give us a listen! Or, skip to 1:31:26 for a roundtable discussion on whether Hip-Hip can claim the title of "most versatile." We've got our opinions, let's hear yours! Continue reading