Groundbreaking Duo Black Violin Headed to Wharton Center
Always bold, eternally profound, Black Violin transports and entertains in a way that has never been seen on stage before and may never be seen again.
Part of The Doctors Company Variety Series at Wharton Center, Black Violin will make their Wharton Center debut on February 17, 2017, at 8:00 p.m. in the Cobb Great Hall. Tickets will be available at the official source to purchase Wharton Center tickets online, whartoncenter.com, at the Auto-Owners Insurance Ticket Office, or by calling 1-800-WHARTON.
Wilner Wil B Baptiste (viola) and Kevin Kev Marcus Sylvester (violin) are Black Violin, a duo who radically fuse classical, hip-hop, rock, bluegrass, R&B and pop to create a unique generation-defying, groundbreaking sound. Joined on stage by a drummer and DJ, they were named the hottest band at SXSW in 2013.
This South Florida hip-hop, Brahms-playing quartet has collaborated with the likes of P. Diddy, Kanye West, 50 Cent, Tom Petty, Aerosmith, Aretha Franklin and The Eagles. After winning over the Apollo in a smash performance, cementing their hard-earned position in pop culture, Black Violin has engaged audiences with a fresh take on a classic style.
A swagger unheard-of in the classical genre, their breathtaking repertoire features everything from Ed SHeeran's "Thinking Out Loud" to "Alright" by Kendrick Lamar. Less a concert, more a block party, Black Violin knows the meaning of an outrageously good time. Don't miss an evening that is sure to surprise and delight you!
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