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by Anonymous on 6/23/13Cain Park - Cleveland HeightsAmazing show, amazing group, relaxing venue...couldn't have gotten much better
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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 5 Rating: 5 out of 5 Black Violin was awesome!!!
by cnwilliams on 6/23/13Cain Park - Cleveland HeightsThese are some very talented men. I enjoyed every single song and hated to see the show end!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Black Violin's concert was WONDERFUL!!!
by wmurphy1 on 6/23/13Cain Park - Cleveland HeightsThe entire band was inspiring and talented. The fusion of classical violin with hip hop/r&b was done brilliantly. Hat's off to these young men!!! I see why they were on Broadway. Don't sleep Cleveland!! When they come back you MUST be there. The show was UNFORGETTABLE!!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5by Anonymous on 6/23/13Cain Park - Cleveland Heights The concert was fantastic, would see it again. My kids ages 13 and 14, both loved it as well.
Rating: 5 out of 5 HipHop art
by JayDeeEm on 6/23/13Cain Park - Cleveland HeightsI loved the show! Never knew about Black Violin until now. The Cain Park theatre is beautiful and the weather was perfect.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Black Violin tears up the strings!
by YaketyAct on 12/4/12Bardavon 1869 Opera House - PoughkeepsieThis group is awesome! Great music, great message. Don't miss them!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Black
by specialk6966 on 12/4/12Bardavon 1869 Opera House - PoughkeepsieThis show was amazing! Way better than I ever expected! What an amazing, inspirational, and moving performance! Young black men and women making a difference for today's youth! I am so thrilled I was able to bring my children to this show and prove to them that hard work and dedication can allow you to make the most of life while helping others.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Inspirational
by Anonymous on 12/4/12Bardavon 1869 Opera House - PoughkeepsieAwesome show! The musicians were very inspirational and great role models for the next generation of musicians! Definitely a must see
Rating: 4 out of 5 Black Violin a nice show
by HermC on 4/3/12Jo Long Theatre - San AntonioEnjoyed the music very much!! Would definitely see again if it came back to San Antonio.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Black Violin
by BigLore1 on 4/2/12Jo Long Theatre - San AntonioThese guys are going to be legends by their own right. Mozart, Bach move out of the way BLACK VIOLIN WAS IN THE HOUSE!!!!!!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Black Violin amazing!
by PA07618 on 4/2/12Jo Long Theatre - San Antonioa very unique musical experience! I have a new love for the violin.....both artists are extraordinary....I am so very glad they came to San Antonio! Had the extra pleasure of the San Antonio Youth Orchestra performance..........FUTURE STARS.....espcially the conductor......I have a crush!
Rating: 5 out of 5 black violin, awesome
by JANETPAD111 on 4/1/12Jo Long Theatre - San Antoniothis was by far, the nicest surprise EVER, Black Violin was out of this world fantastic, different, awesome, talented, from the soul music, it was outstanding!!! love love love them!!
Rating: 5 out of 5 BLACK VIOLIN WAS MORE THAN AWESOME!
by Lynis on 4/1/12Jo Long Theatre - San AntonioThis was nothing like i expected. I'd never heard of them before my son needed to see some type of preformance for a humanities class. There were people of all ages kids to my 79 yr old mother...everyone enjoyed it...i bought their cd & cant wait til their new cd comes out this summer...well worth it...these guys are so gifted...excellect show
Rating: 5 out of 5by Anonymous on 4/1/12Jo Long Theatre - San Antonio Awesome...these guys are truly talented!!! I would love to see them in concert again and would recommend it to everyone!!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Black Violins
by Ockimey on 4/1/12Jo Long Theatre - San AntonioThese young men were fabulous. I can't wait for them to come back into the area. I have posted them on my facebook and told all of my FB Family all over the world to go see them if they come anywhere near them.
Rating: 5 out of 5 black violin
by LRTS on 4/1/12Jo Long Theatre - San AntonioAwesome....is an underrated word to describe this concert. From YOSA to the BV...delicious. Great seats, great sound and great performance. Hope to see more of them!
Rating: 5 out of 5 absolutely amazing
by dksreview on 4/1/12Jo Long Theatre - San AntonioBlack violin completly turns classical music on its ear. The entire audience was standing and dancing. One of of three best concerts I have seen inn my 55 years. I am not a big hip hop fan but I loved back violin. Thanks
Rating: 5 out of 5by Anonymous on 4/1/12Jo Long Theatre - San Antonio These guys were amazing! I hope they come back soon.
Rating: 5 out of 5by Anonymous on 4/1/12Jo Long Theatre - San Antonio Great performance by the artists. The venue was very appropriate and the smaller more intimate venue definitely enhanced the sound quality and overall performance. The artists remained after to sign cds and took photos with those that wanted them. Will definitely make it a point to support them at any other of their performances and/or events.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Black Violin the Best!
by Indigold on 3/3/11The Orpheum Theatre Memphis - MemphisGreat show! I brought my two son"s and they were mesmerized by Black Violins talent and DJTK.