Black Violin—Classical Hip-Hop Duo; Named One of the Hottest Bands at SXSW! Black Violin, an exhilarating violin/viola hip-hop duo, wows audiences with their unique take on classical music. Their newest recording, Stereotypes (Universal Music Classics) incorporates their many musical influences from classical, R&B, and soul to rock and beyond. Audiences and rappers alike are amazed when Kev Marcus on violin and Wil B on viola play over beats solo and strum like guitarists and use rock distortion effects. Named one of the hottest bands at South by Southwest, they’ve performed with Alicia Keys, Kanye West, and Jay-Z.Tickets start at $20