The award-winning string duo Black Violin has been mixing classical and hip-hop for over 20 years. Made up of violist Wil B and violinist Kev Marcus, two classically trained string players from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the group’s goal is to make the violin and viola sound naturally and unabashedly Black. Throughout their career, they’ve collaborated with various high-profile artists, including Alicia Keys, Linkin Park and Kanye West. Marcus is grateful for the door of opportunity classical music opened for him as the ensemble continues to cultivate an equal partnership between the two genres.
Credits
Host: Vernon Neal
Producer: Dan Nass
Writer: Akshaj Turebylu
Executive Producer: Julie Amacher
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About Rhapsody in Black
Where we turn up the voices of Black artists in the world of classical music, with host Vernon Neal.
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