Black ViolinHip Hop Meets Violin

Check out at:http://blackviolin.net/news/

Black Violin is an American hip hop duo

from Florida comprising two classically trained string instrumentalists, Kevin Sylvester and Wilner Baptiste, who go by the stage names Kev Marcus and Wil B.

Kev Marcus plays the violin and Wil B. plays the viola. The two met in high school, went to different colleges, then later reconvened to create the musical group Black Violin. They play a variety of music (relying heavily upon classical music), but are often categorized as hip hop because of the changes they make to the rhythm and beats. This mingling of hip hop and classical sensibilities is what is generally thought to give them their distinctive style.

Black Violin in the News and BlogsArticles and blogs about Black Violin will share more information about their style of music, how they began, and their vision for delivering their music to all:

https://www.npr.org/2015/09/17/440603268/with-stereotypes-a-duo-raised-on-hip-hop-and-classical-has-it-both-ways

https://www.essence.com/2015/08/31/black-violin-hip-hop-classical-musical-duo-breaking-stereotypes

http://www.violinist.com/blog/laurie/201611/20879/

https://www.allmusic.com/artist/black-violin-mn0002061873/biography

Listen to Black Violin

http://blackviolin.net/album/classically-trained/

Get to know the gentlemen of Black Violin through VIDEO:

http://blackviolin.net/videos/

String Knowledge!• The violin is a stringed instrument with 4 strings tuned a fifth apart.

See the Violin site to learn more about the violin: http://www.theviolinsite.com/history.html

• The viola is the oldest of the string instruments, just slightly larger than the violin with a lower, deeper sound. To learn more, see: https://www.theinstrumentplace.com/history-of-the-viola/

• The piano, also called a keyboard string instrument, is considered one of the earliest instruments ever played. See about the history of the piano here: https://www.piano-keyboard-guide.com/history-of-the-piano.html

Now that you’ve seen Black Violin perform…

• What was your favorite part of the performance?

• Did you learn about what it takes to be a musician?

• What song played was your favorite?

• Did you learn anything new about new about string instruments?

• Was there anything that surprised you about the performance?

• What interesting things, other than the performers or instruments, did you see on stage?

• Overall, did you enjoy attending this performance?

Thank you for experiencing a live performance with us at the Butler Arts Center! We want to make sure your visit is educational, engaging, and entertaining for you and your students.

For additional information about this matinee performance and upcoming events at the Butler Arts Center,

visit www.butlerartscenter.orgButler Arts Center

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