![Wilner “Wil B” Baptiste (viola) and Kevin “Kev” Marcus Sylvester (violin) are Black Violin, the acclaimed duo who blend classical and hip hop. On-stage Kev & Wil are joined by a […]](http://www.obsessed-with-music.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Screen-Shot-2016-05-31-at-2.24.00-PM-620x250.png "Black Violin Debuts New Music Video")
Wilner “Wil B” Baptiste (viola) and Kevin “Kev” Marcus Sylvester (violin) are Black Violin, the acclaimed duo who blend classical and hip hop. On-stage Kev & Wil are joined by a drummer and turntablist, transforming their recordings into a live concert experience. To capture the essence of their live shows, they filmed a music video for a remix of their latest single, “Magic” during a stop on their tour at Durham, North Carolina’s historic Carolina Theatre. “Magic” was remixed by Jason Nevins, known for his work with such varied artists as Run-D.M.C., Duran and Duran, Florida Georgia Line with Nelly and others.
Black Violin chose Durham to involve the participation of the organization Kidznotes. Kidznotes provides 10 hours of music instruction a week free of charge to students in grades from kindergarten through 7th in the Durham/Raleigh area. Black Violin often visits schools to perform and speak about the importance of music education; the band played to over 100,000 students last year alone. While in Durham, they invited children from Kidznotes to perform with them, having played a larger show exclusively for school children earlier that day with over 1,800 kids in attendance.
The band has also collaborated with Wu-Tang Clan, Linkin Park, Wyclef Jean and Alicia Keys, and performed for President Obama at his prestigious second inauguration. Their album Stereotypes is out now.
Tour dates:
June 1 Paris, FRA Olympia – With 2CELLOS
June 2 Paris, FRA Les Etoiles
June 3 Vienna, AUT Porgy & Bess – With Maria Badutu
June 6 Milan, ITA Arci Bellezza
June 8 London, UK The Borderline
June 10 Isle of Wight, UK Isle of Wight Festival
June 30 Milwaukee, WI Milwaukee Summerfest
July 1 Minneapolis, MN The Dakota
July 8 Miami, FL South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
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