About the Episode
Pressing forward, through the thickness of grief and sadness in the air and finding light in the routine of delivering these moments where we can grow ourselves and learn from the lives of others. This week we’re learning from the story of Kev Marcus. Kev is a Grammy-nominated music artist and co-founder of the groundbreaking and dynamic group Black Violin. He’s also a person in progress who has lessons to share about finding his way after feeling trapped by the very success he pursued and about how he has approached navigating depression and replenishing his soul.
I have lost track of how many Black Violin concerts I have been to at this point…it is a dream come true to be able to speak in-depth with someone who has inspired my heart with the light they share with the world. Thank you, Kev! You are appreciated.
About Kev Marcus
Kev Marcus is a Grammy-Nominated Recording Artist, Co-Founder of Black Violin, Father, husband, activist and author. Black Violin is the blend of classical, hip-hop, rock, R&B, and bluegrass music. Live, they are accompanied by their incredible band, featuring ace turntable whiz DJ SPS and a drummer.
Since starting Black Violin a decade ago Wil Baptiste and Kevin “Kev Marcus” Sylvester have performed an average of 200 shows a year in 49 states and in 36 countries. They’ve appeared at official NFL celebrations for three Super Bowls and at the U.S. Open in Forest Hills with Jordin Sparks. Their groundbreaking collaboration has seen them play their music for everyone, from the troops in Iraq, to both the official President’s Inaugural Ball and the Kids Inaugural in Washington, DC, where Barack Obama himself gave each of them a hearty hand-shake. Individually and together, Black Violin has collaborated with the likes of P. Diddy, Tom Petty, Aerosmith, Aretha Franklin and The Eagles.
ABOUT KIESHA GARRISON
Kiesha Garrison is a professional emcee and public speaker whose work focuses on personal discovery and courageous conversations that connect us to our true selves and community.
