Tag: Violin

Marques Toliver: Land of CanAan

A classically trained violinist's path to a soulful R&B release

Posted by
Posted on
Read — Culture

A debut album set in motion by busking from New York to Belgium, many factors play into the soulful joy of Marques Toliver‘s Land of CanAan. Chance, talent, a voice and a violin have mingled, coalescing into a new sub-genre of rhythm and blues and an album that celebrates its roots and their flexibility. Toliver has gracefully introduced Motown-inflected contemporary R&B to classical violin and, …

The Dolls “Summer of ’93”

The dynamic DJ and violinist release their first single and offer up album art designed by Curtis Kulig

Posted by
Posted on
Read — Culture

Yesterday, The Dolls, a New York-based original music collaboration between international DJ Mia Moretti and violinist Margot Moe released their first single, “Summer of ’93.” The track, available for free download, bounces along with pleasant nostalgia. It’s danceable, pretty and prepared to usher in the the summer of 2013 with ease. Sampling from Arthur Russell and incorporating Moe’s vocals and violins, the single balances reverence …