When Karolina Protsenko walked onto The Ellen Show stage with her little violin, no one expected the storm of sweetness and soul she was about to unleash. Performing “Sunflower” by Post Malone, Karolina didn’t just play the melody she danced, she beamed, and she brought sunshine into every single note.
Before the big stage, Karolina was busking on the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, where strangers stopped in awe. Her performances went viral, with her “Sunflower” video alone racking up 31 million views. Ellen couldn’t resist inviting her and Karolina delivered the magic live.
Kid Violinist Karolina Brightens Up the Stage with ‘Sunflower’
By the time Karolina hit the last note, the entire audience was clapping, smiling, and emotional. Ellen called her “beautiful.” The crowd agreed. And Karolina? She was just glowing, happy to be there and humble as ever.
If you loved this, check out her cover of “Shallow” from A Star Is Born. Same golden tone, same grace but even more emotion.
Shallow (A Star Is Born) – Karolina Protsenko (Violin Cover) – Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper
Commenters on every video say things like “She plays from the heart,” and “She’s the reason I started violin.” Her fans are loyal and growing fast.
Catch Karolina on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, where she shares her performances, behind-the-scenes, and joyful street sessions across the U.S.