Is there a lot of black people play the violin?

Question: Is there a lot of black people play the violin!?
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Do you mean "ARE there a lot!?"

Yes, there are!. I know black violinists, violists, cellists and bassists!. They are VERY good!. But its a "white/Asian man's" trade so trying to break in is always difficult!. But there are those who do!. Even Hispanics have a difficult time!. Provide support!

~Lisa

Edit: I just went to a master's recital!. He was a black violinist, pianist and singer!. He is a classically trained jazz masters student!. He began with a Paganini Partita and then tore into some jazz!. The man is amazing!. Gorgeous tone and vibrato and great intonation!. Hell yes we have some black people representing!Www@QuestionHome@Com

Another notable black rock musician violinist: the late Papa John Creech of the Jefferson Airplane/Starship!.

I'm not sure it's fair to say that "a lot" of people of any color play the violin, but you can find many black students in music conservatories and all styles of performance--tho' I admit that certain genres (jazz, hiphop, Latin) have a higher proportion!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

The best black violinist that I have seen is Boyd Tinsley of the Dave Matthews band!. He is an extraordinary player and teaches others the violin!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

There are very few, but the ones who do seem to be extremely good at it!.

The one black person I think of!.!.!. sorry I don't remember her name!.!.!. is the one that appears with John Tosch in his concerts!.!. she is a phenomenal talent!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

There was a wonderful lady in Yanni's concert at the acropolis, but I don't recall her name!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Yes, lots of minorities now do classical music!.Www@QuestionHome@Com