Fall Fundraiser

Bri Blvck is an Afro-futuristic Hip-hop Violinist/Vocalist. She began singing at a young age and later learned violin and music production in her hometown Charlotte, NC. She attended an arts school where she received classical training and went on study music education on the collegiate level at UNC Charlotte and Elizabeth City State University. She fuses elements of her southern roots, hip-hop, classical, jazz, and R&B into a stlye that is almost percussive and uniquely her own. After a viral video of Bri playing Lizzo’s “Truth Hurts” was reposted on Lizzo’s instagram page, she became known for playing covers of her favorite hiphop and pop tracks. Bri did a US tour with artist EL Debarge as a featured violinist during his show. Her most recent touring oppurtunity was with singer Ne-yo. Bri was featured in the 2021 Netflix film “Bruised” directed by and starring Halle Berry. Her past clients include Lil kim, Cartoon Network, Essence Fest, Tina Knowles, Apple, Karen Civil, Def Jam, Prudential, NJPAC,WNBA, more.

Ivan G. Salinas is an award-winning composer. He received a BFA from California Institute of the Arts, and an MA from State University of New York at Stony Brook, both in music composition. His music has been performed worldwide. Mr. Salinas is the founder and president of Naive Music Works, the New York-based Emmy and Clio Award-winning production company that produces original music for radio, TV, and film. Select clients include Wendy’s, McDonalds, CVS, Newsday, T. Rowe Price, Nescafe, Media One, Annie Sez, Shering Plough, AT&T, Kelloggs, Motown Records, Mercury Records and Paramount Pictures.  In addition, Mr. Salinas is a passionate educator, having taught students of all ages. He improvises on the piano daily.