B L A C K V I O L I N
Black Violin is lead by classically trained string
players Wil B. (viola) and Kev Marcus (violin), and
joined onstage by DJ SPS and drummer Nat Stokes.
The band uses their unique blend of classical and
hip-hop music to overcome stereotypes while
encouraging people of all ages, races, and economic
backgrounds to join together to break down cultural
barriers. In the past 12 months, the band has
NAMM (National Association of Music Manufactures)
to continue supporting music education.
Black Violin, along side artists such as Yo-Yo Ma
and Elton John, recently joined with Turnaround Arts
to bring arts education to struggling schools in underserved
communities. Turnaround Arts is a program of
the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts and
the President’s Committee. In addition, Black Violin
has composed for a major FOX Television original,
and has been featured by ESPN as the official artist of
Trophy Award ceremonies. They have been featured
on The Tonight Show, Ellen, The Wendy William’s
Show, NPR, and more.
The group has collaborated professionally or
performed with multiple well known artists including
Kanye West, Aerosmith, Tom Petty, Wu-Tang Clan,
Wyclef Jean and Alicia Keys. Their major album
release, Stereotypes, hit #1 on Billboard’s Classical
Crossover chart and #4 on Billboard’s R&B Chart.