Mari Black
The Prism Coffeehouse and 
are excited to present
the Charlottesville debut of multi-style fiddle champion
MARI BLACK
Friday March 22nd 2019
at C’ville Coffee, 1301 Harris Street, Charlottesville VA 22903
7pm – doors at 6:30pm
Tickets $13(advance), $16(door) available only via the Prism Coffeehouse, by email at prismcoffeehouse@gmail.com, or by calling 434 978 4335
Note: you will not receive paper tickets. When you buy, your name will be on the list at the door. No Credit Card? Email prismcoffeehouse@gmail.com or call (434) 978-4335 to reserve ticket(s).
Called “One of the brightest fiddlers around today” by WGBH radio A Celtic Sojourn’s host Brian O’Donovan, multistyle violinist and champion fiddler MARI BLACK has been delighting audiences across the country and around the world with her energetic playing, sparkling stage presence, and dazzlingly virtuosic fiddling.
Raised on a rich blend of traditional musical styles, Mari made her entrance onto the international stage when she became Scotland’s Glenfiddich Fiddle Champion, 2-time U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion, and 2-time Canadian Maritime Fiddle champion, all within a three-year period. Ever since then, she has been spreading her love for dance-based music, performing as a featured artist at Celtic festivals, Scottish Highland Games, celebrated folk venues, world music concert series, and acclaimed classical concert venues including Carnegie Hall. Mari’s passion for traditional music extends far beyond the concert stage, as reflected in her work as a teacher, performance coach, dancer, competition judge, and musical ambassador dedicated to connecting people through music.
Known as a master teacher with a playful and unconventional approach to helping students expand their horizons, Mari has taught workshops at the Acadia Trad School, the Jink & Diddle School of Scottish Fiddling, the Mark O’Connor fiddle camp, the Tanglewood Festival, the Yale School of Music, and more. Currently touring nationally with her trio, Mari’s favorite thing to do is sweep her audience away on a spirited musical adventure featuring dance music from around the globe: Celtic, American, and Canadian fiddling, jazz, tango, klezmer, folk, original works, and more!
“Particularly impressive” — The Boston Globe
“Superb, inspiring, and unforgettable! Her magic is such that she sweeps audiences along with the sounds she and her instrument make.” — Willie Ruff, Director of the Ellington Jazz Series, Yale University
“Mari Black is an extraordinary musician; her sound is musical enthusiasm personified.” — Dr. John Turner, 10-time U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion
Awards/Prizes:
• MASC International Songwriting Competiton, Instrumental Gold Prize
• 2-time U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion
• 2-time Maritime Fiddle Champion
• Glenfiddich Fiddle Champion of Scotland
• Canadian Novelty Fiddle Champion • American Protege International Strings & Piano Competition, 1st Prize
• 2-time ASTA Alternative Styles Awards prize winner