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Black Violin on Tour
The wait is over. Grammy-nominated hip-hop duo Black Violin have announced more than 55 dates for their 2022 tour. Off the heels of their successful 2019 album Take the Stairs, which was nominated for a Grammy for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album, the classically trained duo are eager to showcase their original style on the big stage. Audience members fawn over the raw talent displayed by the hip-hop group for their amazing performances that infuse classical arrangements from the violin and viola with modern 808's, high-hats and other genre-bending elements. "The concert had the audience clapping, waving, light shining, dancing and smiling," one audience member wrote in a review of their concert on Ticketmaster. Experience a diverse performance that features both original compositions from the group like the hit single "Stereotypes" from the album of the same name.
Black Violin Live in Concert
High school friends Kevin Sylvester (Kev Marcus) and Wilner Baptiste (Wil B) met in a Fort Lauderdale performing arts program as teens. While Sylvester plays the violin, Baptiste plays the viola and together they create a distinct sound that rocked the hip-hop community. Despite attending different colleges, the two gravitated back toward one another and decided to try their hand at music full-time. Their first taste of stardom came when they performed alongside Grammy winner Alicia Keys at the 2004 Billboard Music Awards. The duo used this momentum to provide musical support on tour for artists such as Wu-Tang Clan and Kanye West. Baptiste also has musical credits on studio albums for hip-hop sensations Lupe Fiasco, B.o.B and Lil Wayne. In 2007, the duo released their self-titled debut album, and the follow-up, Classically Trained, a few years later. Their 2019 album Take the Stairs was nominated for a Grammy, the duo's first recognition. Most recently, Black Violin released their own spin on a Christmas album titled Give Thanks. In 2019, Sylvester, Baptiste and Phil Beaudreau founded their own label titled Di Versatile Music Group to promote the release of Take the Stairs, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Classical and Classical Crossover charts, and cracked the Top 10 on the Top New Artists chart and Hip Hop and R&B Chart.
Rating: 5 out of 5by Iamfan on 3/4/14The Orpheum Theatre Memphis - Memphis Rating: 5 out of 5by Anonymous on 3/4/14The Orpheum Theatre Memphis - Memphis Great show for the whole family! I would definitely go see them again. Our son was up dancing.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Black Violin was amazing!!!!
by Bibbtalk on 3/3/14The Orpheum Theatre Memphis - MemphisThis was a great performance!!!! I hope the performance of the Black Violin will inspire children that attended the performance to reach for the stars.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Black Violin was AWSOME!
by ChinaDoll52 on 3/3/14The Orpheum Theatre Memphis - MemphisBlack Violin was wonderful. I took my 16 and 14 year old granddaughters and to my surprise they enjoyed themselves. I wanted to introduce them to something other than the rap they listen to. The I interaction with the audience was great. The music was great. I was proud and excited to be there. I was beautiful.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Black violin
by Istax on 3/3/14The Orpheum Theatre Memphis - MemphisThe show was different in a good way.. The energy was high... Very talented group
Rating: 4 out of 5 Two Thumbs up for Black Violin
by Muzichild on 3/3/14The Orpheum Theatre Memphis - MemphisThese two gave a fantastic performance. I was unfamiliar with the group until my niece asked about going. A positive experience for youth looking for a way to relate classical music training to today's sound. I thought the instrumental brilliant and the vocals were an unexpected pleasant surprise.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Black Violin was an Fabulous Experience
by Chainchain on 3/3/14The Orpheum Theatre Memphis - MemphisBlack Violin encompassed classical knowledge and skills to perform a superb Hip Hop genre that subdued the whole audience. They checked off an item on my" to do"(Bucket List) and I don't think anyone else could have done it better except, maybe David Garrett.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Not enough praise for Black Violin!
by Lovemusic14 on 3/3/14The Orpheum Theatre Memphis - MemphisThe show is incredible!!! Starting with soothing classical reaching to rock and soul to everything in between. After the show they signed autographs until the last fan left. Incredible family entertainment or date night fun. Must see!!!! Don't miss this one!!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5by Anonymous on 3/3/14The Orpheum Theatre Memphis - Memphis The show was both entertaining and inspiring. Loved it!
Rating: 5 out of 5by Dteacher on 3/3/14The Orpheum Theatre Memphis - Memphis The show was awesome as usual. My son and i enjoyed it very much. The staff was very helpful.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Black Violin was AWESOME
by thePrincess53 on 3/3/14The Orpheum Theatre Memphis - MemphisMy family and I gave Black Violin all five stars. The energy of the performers was totally amazing. The Orpheum should bring more shows like this to Memphis.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Electric engagement
by Viomom on 3/3/14The Orpheum Theatre Memphis - MemphisThe rebirth of the violin. Electrically engaging. Once the first note left the stage and made contact with the audience, it caused a sense of excitement that got hands waving, feet tapping, and screams of approval echoing throughout the concert hall!
Rating: 4 out of 5 A must experience
by Cane on 3/3/14The Orpheum Theatre Memphis - MemphisNot everyone can sit and listen to classical music for an hour or more but Black Violin brings so much more to the music, the add life and funk and their own talented spin you can see the music dancing off the instruments. Highly recommended, good show for kids.
Rating: 5 out of 5by Anonymous on 3/3/14The Orpheum Theatre Memphis - Memphis I love these guys. They are amazing, fun, and inspiring. Keep up the great work.
Rating: 5 out of 5by ProudMomofFour on 3/3/14The Orpheum Theatre Memphis - Memphis Black Violin provided an amazing show!!! I will not miss them when they return to Memphis!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5by SJ1106 on 3/3/14The Orpheum Theatre Memphis - Memphis I love these guys!!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait until they return!!!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5by Anonymous on 3/3/14The Orpheum Theatre Memphis - Memphis The show was excellent. I love the hip hop spin the group put on classical violin music.
Rating: 5 out of 5by mothersondatenight on 3/3/14The Orpheum Theatre Memphis - Memphis AWESOME show ready to go again. Annual mother and son date night
Rating: 5 out of 5 Black Violin
by Attendee500 on 2/27/14New Jersey Performing Arts Center - NewarkBlack Violin was excellent. This was my second year. I just had to have my 11 year old grandson see how classical music could be transformed into a great hip hop performance. Thank you Black Violin
Rating: 5 out of 5 Black Violin was great
by Anonymous on 2/27/14New Jersey Performing Arts Center - NewarkGreat show, very talented musicians, enjoyable for all all ages.