Opening for Black Violin is singer/songwriter, Abraham Alexander. With over 5.5 million Spotify streams for his song, “Stay,” Alexander’s music is shaped with components of soul, hip-hop, and blues. Dallas Observer described his style as “elements of John Legend, Michael Kiwanuka, and Moses Sumney.” NPR Music declares “his soulful, blues style voice brings listeners into a personal journey, evoking emotion in the deepest sense.” Alexander instills his music with a joyful passion and irrepressible spirit, ultimately giving way to songs that radiate hope.
The Black Violin Experience Tour showcases the two-time Grammy nominated duo Black Violin, brought to life by Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste, invoking a mystifying musical fusion of exquisite classical sounds and exhilarating hip-hop beats. A concert performance that boldly merges centuries of music and unites audiences with a message of hope and possibility. Fans can expect to be immersed in a sound that transcends categories and celebrates ingenuity and ambition, proving anything is possible.
On stage, Kev Marcus gives an electrifying violin performance along with Wil Baptiste’s magnetizing viola and vocal performance. Joining them are Nat Stokes on drums, DJ SPS on the turntable, and Liston Gregory on keys. Together they are reconceptualizing what a violin concert looks and sounds like, building bridges to a place where Mozart, Marvin Gaye and Kendrick Lamar harmoniously coexist. Black Violin invites you to think outside of the box.
$1 of your tickets price will support the Black Violin Foundation. The Black Violin Foundation Inc. (BVF) is a non profit 501 c3 organization dedicated to empowering youth by working with them in their communities to provide access to quality music programs that encourage creativity. Your donation helps support the organization's long term goal to empower youth to color outside of the lines and push the boundaries of music through innovation. For more information visit HTTPS://WWW.BLACKVIOLINFOUNDATION.ORG/
Attendees Under 18: Children aged 5 and up with a ticket can attend performances at The Smith Center. All patrons must have their own ticket, regardless of age (no babies held in arms or children sitting on laps). Patrons aged 16 or older may attend the performance without an accompanying adult with their parent’s or guardian’s permission.
