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EPISODE REWIND | Black Violin


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On today’s episode REWIND of LaunchLeft, Summer & Rain Phoenix get to talk with Kev Marcus and Wil B. of the musical duo, Black Violin. Kev and Wil B. are classically trained string instrumentalists who have combined classical music with hip-hop. Today, our guests share with us their musical influences, their goal for others to be inspired and active in the music community, and to help provide others with opportunities. Tune in to this episode and stick around to the end to hear a LIVE performance at Gold Diggers LA of one of their songs!

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LaunchLeft Podcast hosted by Rain Phoenix is an intentional space for Art and Activism where famed creatives launch new artists. LaunchLeft is an alliance of left-of-center artists, a curated ecosystem that includes a podcast, label and NFT gallery.

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IN THIS EPISODE:

  • [03:00] Kevin & Wil B. of Black Violin, talk about their musical style and new album
  • [06:00] Kevin & Wil B. explain how they found music in their lives, studying classical music, & how they decided to marry classical music with hip hop
  • [13:00] The musical influences in their lives that have inspired their music
  • [21:00] How the duo’s music creates common ground among people 
  • [26:00] Kevin & Wil B. share how their hope to inspire others 
  • [37:00] How they use their artistry as a form of activism
  • [40:34] Listen to a LIVE song from their latest album
  • LINKS:

    • https://blackviolin.net 
    • https://www.instagram.com/blackviolin/
    • https://www.facebook.com/BlackViolinMusic/
    • https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC13qVNV7MWSB54MegD5C19w
    • See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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