Artaska, the violinist with a soulful cinematic sound brings an unforgettable live experience.

BIO

Artaska Presents: Heart & Soul

A Solo Violin Concert Experience with Live Band

PRESENTERS: BRING HEART & SOUL TO YOUR AUDIENCES

SOULFUL STRINGS. POWERFUL STORY. UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE.

About the Show

Heart & Soul is a genre-bending concert experience where Artaska's violin becomes a voice — blending classical mastery with soul, R&B, and modern groove. Backed by a full live band, the show moves through soaring melodies, driving rhythm, and heartfelt storytelling that turns a room full of strangers into a shared experience.

This isn't a recital. It's an emotionally immersive evening built for audiences who want more than background music — a night of reflection, joy, and connection, delivered with the same sophistication and soul Artaska has brought to arenas and intimate stages alike.

Run Time: ~75–90 minutes, no intermission Ensemble: Artaska on violin, featured with live band (drums, keyboard/bass) plus backing tracks Availability: March 2027, May 2027

Artaska

Genre-Bending Soulful Violinist • Composer • Performer

Artaska is a genre-bending violinist whose performances redefine what the violin can do in contemporary music. A charismatic performer and deeply expressive artist, she blends classical mastery with soul, gospel, and modern groove to create an emotionally charged concert experience that captivates audiences of all ages.

A Wisconsin native with Southern roots, Artaska began playing violin at four years old and trained with the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra, developing a signature sound that merges elegance with raw expression. Her 2016 debut album Coffee gained national attention, with music featured in multiple web series — one of which transitioned to television. Her catalog has surpassed 17 million combined streams. Artaska has 10 top Apple Music Jazz and iTunes songs

In 2020, she released her EP Spontaneous, led by the title track's rise to #37 on the Smooth Jazz charts, cementing her place in the modern instrumental music scene.

Milestones & Recognition

• The New Edition Way Tour with Grammy Award–winning Toni Braxton — featured violin performance of "Un-Break My Heart" at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena, sold-out 20,000-capacity audience

• NFL Thanksgiving Halftime Show with Big Sean — 30M+ viewers

• Honored by the Detroit Pistons' Motor City Cruise

• Opened for Grammy-nominated vocalist Mikki Howard

• Opened for platinum-selling artist MAJOR. at Chicago City Winery on his This Is Why I Love You tour

• Multiple top-charting releases on Apple Music

Why Heart & Soul

From the first note, the audience is drawn into a journey where emotion is front and center and music becomes language — soaring melodies, expressive improvisation, and a live band that brings the full weight of soul and R&B to the stage. Family-friendly, bold, and soul-stirring, Heart & Soul is a concert experience that moves hearts across generations and lingers long after the final note.

Booking Inquiries

Technical Needs: Full sound reinforcement for violin, drum kit, and keyboard; playback system for backing tracks; stage plot and input list available on request

Contact: artaskastrings.com | @ArtaskaStrings

Watch & Listen

“That powerful melody and jazz violin sound is the new single from Artaska titled “Dreams”- Allen K.