Exclusive Presale: BLACK VIOLIN Returns To Marcus Center For The Performing Arts
By: A.A. Cristi Nov. 23, 2018
BLACK VIOLIN is composed of classically trained violist and violinist Wil B. and Kev Marcus, who combine their classcial training and hip-hop influences to create a distinctive multi-genre sound that is often described as "classical boom".
Black Violin has shared stages with top names including Kanye West, Aerosmith and Tom Petty, and has creatively collaborated with the likes of Wu-Tang Clan, Wyclef Jean, and Alicia Keys.
The duo composed music for the television series Pitch, which debuted on FOX in 2016, in addition to appearances on HBO's Ballers, The Tonight Show, The Wendy Williams Show,The Kate TV, and The Ellen Show.
In addition, Black Violin has performed for more than 100,000 students in the past 12 months throughout North America and Europe. The band is endorsed by Yamaha Music and Bose, and has partnered with the National Association for Music Manufacturers (NAMM) to continue their advocacy for accessible music education.
Milwaukee, WI Awards - Live Stats
Best Musical - Top 3
1.
SISTER ACT (Skylight Music Theatre)
16.8% of votes
2.
HAIRSPRAY (Lakeside Players Inc/Rhode Center for the Arts)
16.2% of votes
3.
ANASTASIA (Lakeside Players)
7.6% of votes
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