Black Violin is an American hip hop duo from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, comprising of two classically trained string instrumentalists, Kevin Sylvester (violin) and Wilner Baptiste (viola), who go by the stage names Kev Marcus and Wil B. For two decades, Black Violin has been merging string arrangements with modern beats and vocals and building bridges in communities along the way. This groundbreaking duo has captivated audiences around the globe, harmoniously merging the sophistication of classical melodies with the rhythmic pulse of hip-hop, often referred to as a “classical boom.”