About Candi The Violinist

Candi The Violinist

Candi The Violinist is a classically trained artist with 35+ years of experience and a sound that refuses to be confined to one genre. Blending classical technique with R&B, Hip-Hop, Afrobeats, Reggae, Top 40, and timeless classics, she transforms familiar music through the violin with a style that is elegant, soulful, unexpected, and distinctly her own.

“What’s your flavor?” is more than a tagline, it’s an invitation to experience the many sides of her artistry.

Born in Philadelphia and raised in southern New Jersey, Candi discovered the violin at eight years old. Though she initially pursued a career in medicine and later spent years in the corporate world of health insurance, music never left her heart. At 38, she took the leap to pursue her dream of becoming a professional violinist.

That leap became a new chapter.

As a single mother who raised three sons and a survivor of domestic violence, Candi’s journey has been shaped by resilience, reinvention, and an unwavering belief in what is possible. Growing up, she rarely saw musicians who looked like her, a realization that ultimately shaped her mission to bring authenticity, diversity, and soul to an instrument she has loved for more than three decades.

Today, Candi creates more than performances. She creates moments with presence, personality, and a flavor all their own.