Photo : Ray Feather
Svet , performing at the Inspiring Lives Launch party , this past November .
MUSIC REVIEW
SVET , ELECTRO HIP-HOP VIOLINIST
By Leigh Solomon-Pugliano
PASSION IN THE PERFORMANCE
From the moment I entered the Inspiring Lives Magazine Launch Party , I felt the excitement in the air . From the red carpet to the music to the stylish people who filled the ballroom , I knew it would be a great night !
I was at the back of the room chatting with friends when I heard a familiar song , followed by a cheering audience . We all immediately moved closer to the stage where a solo artist in sunglasses passionately played an electronic violin .
As a musician , I know it ’ s hard to control the stage alone . Singers are usually needed to command the audience ’ s attention . However , it was easy for electroviolinist Svet Radoslavof , whose repertoire included popular tunes like Justin Beiber ’ s Sorry as well as some classic hits and even some Caribbean music that had us dancing in our seats . The performance was the perfect way to kick off the fashion show that followed .
Later , when I spoke with Svet about his music , he expressed , “ I know I was given a gift , and I feel compelled to share it .” You can see the passion in his performance .
What you wouldn ’ t know from watching him on stage is that only a few months ago Radoslavof had brain surgery to remove a tumor . Just a few days after his surgery , he performed for the hospital and has recovered well . Now he is back on tour , sharing his talent and energy with audiences .
Visit Svet ’ s website at svetmusic . com for more information . n
Leigh Solomon-Pugliano is a business development consultant and talent advisor for Straightforward Consulting , as well as the founder of Barrels to Beethoven .
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