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Mariza is a charismatic fado singer with a clarion voice and mesmerizing stage presence. Her hauntingly beautiful sound seems to bleed saudade, the uniquely Portuguese passion that roughly translates as a sorrowful longing.€ Whether singing traditional numbers or new songs, Mariza honors the legacy of fado, Portugal's expressive lament of destiny.

Fresh, energetic, and alive, Tripping Lily’s pop/rock is cross-fertilized with folk music and cutting-edge vocal harmonies—proof of the band members' versatility. They unravel everything they’ve known to end up in a better place. Also appearing: Brian Hanlon.

Pakistani pop music artist Ali Zafar comes to the Berklee Performance Center for an afternoon of musical celebration. Zafar has been awarded the Asian Bollywood Music Award, the Indus Music Award, and the Lux Style Award.

Issac Delgado was one of Cuba's most well-known musicians before defecting to the United States in 2006. A founding member of timba's seminal group NG La Banda, Delgado has received two Latin Grammy nominations, and his solo recordings with Gonzalo Rubalcaba earned him a number of EGREM prizes, the Cuban equivalent of the Grammy. [details]

Guitarist Jun Lee presents a set of original compositions and his arrangements of selected standard tunes.

Vocalist Mariko Awada presents her senior recital with her great friends. Don't miss it!

Guitar chair, Larry Baione and special guest, Howard Alden will present a concert of acoustic jazz guitar duets. The concert will consist of repertoire pieces by Carl Kress and Tony Mottola. In addition, arrangements of jazz standards and originals will be performed.

Capturing the impact of a moment is what Dave Coleman, the singer, guitarist, and principal songwriter of the Coal Men, set out to do on the band's second full-length. Singer/songwriter Johnny Nicholson's motley of travels parallels his musical styles. He can play it all, from pop/folk to smooth lullabies to rock.

A collection of classic songs from North and South America with Mili Bermejo, voice; Eugene Friesen, cello; Dan Greenspan, bass; and Tim Ray, piano. [details]

Patricia Elena Vlieg's work is a combination of a variety of rhythms and styles rooted in the Latin American musical tradition, as well as elements of jazz and other genres. Her broad repertoire includes music in Spanish, English, French, Portuguese, Italian, Hebrew, and Japanese, among others [details]

Issac Delgado was one of Cuba's most well-known musicians before defecting to the United States in 2006. A founding member of timba's seminal group NG La Banda, Delgado has received two Latin Grammy nominations, and his solo recordings with Gonzalo Rubalcaba earned him a number of EGREM prizes, the Cuban equivalent of the Grammy. [details]

Keith Lockhart became the twentieth conductor of the Boston Pops in 1995, adding his artistic vision to the Pops tradition established by his predecessors John Williams and Arthur Fiedler. Lockhart has worked with a wide array of established artists from virtually every corner of the entertainment world, while also promoting programs that focus on talented young musicians from the Tanglewood Music Center, Boston Conservatory, and Berklee College of Music. [details]

Berklee's contemporary a cappella ensemble will present works from Joey Blake and Bobby McFerrin.

Aubrey Logan presents her senior recital.

Jazz vocal students perform jazz, Latin, and standards, accompanied by a rhythm section.

A night of soul-fueled, politically infused music to make you think and groove. [details]

With a faculty and student orchestra led by Berklee professor Oscar Stagnaro, the great Cuban vocalist Issac Delgado brings the fiery sounds of Cuban salsa to the Berklee Performance Center stage. [details]

Learn from two of Nashville's hottest songwriters, Tim Johnson and Jim McCormick, who have written hits for Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, Reba McEntire and many more. The workshop will include discussion, song critiques, and insider info on the state of the business. This is a great opportunity to connect with writers in the business. [details]

Alex Baboian's first Berklee recital will include a set of standards and originals.

Warren Miller's Dynasty, the largest action sports film on the planet, is coming to kick off your winter sports season for the 60th year! Narrated by skiing icon Jonny Moseley and presented in striking high-definition, Warren Miller's Dynasty showcases fresh cinematography that will get you craving vertical lines, deep powder, and epic adventure. [details]

Jazz vocalist Youngjoo Lee will perform some great songs in the jazz and Brazilian genres, along with some originals, as part of her senior recital. She will be accompanied by wonderful musicians and friends.

Drummer Jun Young Song presents his senior recital.

Birds in the Woods is an acoustic funk/fusion band often described as James Brown meets Dave Matthews. This is their Boston CD release party with special guests Ferrous Wheel. [details]

Warren Miller's Dynasty, the largest action sports film on the planet, is coming to kick off your winter sports season for the 60th year! Narrated by skiing icon Jonny Moseley and presented in striking high-definition, Warren Miller's Dynasty showcases fresh cinematography that will get you craving vertical lines, deep powder, and epic adventure. [details]

Warren Miller's Dynasty, the largest action sports film on the planet, is coming to kick off your winter sports season for the 60th year! Narrated by skiing icon Jonny Moseley and presented in striking high-definition, Warren Miller's Dynasty showcases fresh cinematography that will get you craving vertical lines, deep powder, and epic adventure. [details]

On the streets of Boston, in between classes at Berklee, Ryan Green found his calling with childhood friend Cameron Hood. One part comedic exchange and one part music ensemble, Ryanhood has built a reputation around the country as one of the most entertaining and engaging acoustic duos today. Also appearing: David Linhart.

Warren Miller's Dynasty, the largest action sports film on the planet, is coming to kick off your winter sports season for the 60th year! Narrated by skiing icon Jonny Moseley and presented in striking high-definition, Warren Miller's Dynasty showcases fresh cinematography that will get you craving vertical lines, deep powder, and epic adventure. [details]

Milton Nascimento's deeply moving music and rich, remarkable voice has made him an international legend and one of Brazil's biggest stars. Beyond jazz and pop, his sound is a harmonious mix of African rhythms, Brazilian folk melodies, bossa nova, and diverse undercurrents from across the globe.

Blessed with a melodic touch that made them a sensation right out of the gate, Sin Bandera enjoyed enormous acclaim and commercial success with their self-titled debut in 2002 and continued to record superlative romantic Latin pop in the years that followed. [details]

A survey of latin piano in son, salsa, bolero, merengue, and Latin jazz in the context of voicings, rhythm patterns, and concepts. [details]

Daniele Siliquini presents his guitar recital.

Guitarist Alex Wintz will present a set of all original music, taking influences from jazz, rock, and electronic music.

Featured performers Robin Ginenthal and other Berklee faculty members present compositions by professor emeritus John Bavicchi.

The Berklee community is invited to be part of this radio interview taping for the nationwide public radio program The Art of the Song, with Grammy-winning producer Don Was.

Pianist Sang Hyun Park presents this recital.

Hyunjoong Ekah Kim and company will play original tunes in the styles of Brazilian and Afro-Cuban jazz.

An exciting concert featuring students from the Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music and Berklee College of Music. The music will span from Pan-American, Latin and straight-ahead jazz. With: Lalo Rojas (alto saxophone), Jahaziel Arrocha (tenor saxophone), Felipe Fournier (vibraphone and percussion), Cristian Li (piano), Paulo Stagnaro (percussion), Alex Ayala (bass), and William Rodriguez (drums).

Music synthesis (electronic production and design) faculty member Kai Turnbull and his talented Berklee student ensemble present a concert of original compositions and arrangements based on traditional and contemporary music genres from the Indian subcontinent.

Singer/songwriter Ray Davies, formerly of the Kinks, will perform. Tickets on sale Friday, October 9, 2009. [details]

Now in its second season, the Berklee Contemporary Symphony Orchestra has grown into an 88-piece ensemble, full of verve and resonance, conducted by the energetic Francisco Noya. [details]

The final recital for Latin and Jazz Performance class will feature a collection of songs from different countries of Latin America: Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Brazil, and more.

Saxophonist Jordan Maley presents this recital.

Pianist Mose Jung's senior recital.

The Loomers come back for another evening of original, high octane rock and blues songs at Cafe 939.

Tom Simons-president/creative director of the independent, full-service marketing communications firm PARTNERS+simons-is a guitarist by avocation and a long-time Loomer. Along with Jon Svetkey (acoustic guitar, harmonica, lead vocals); Everett Pendleton (electric guitar, harmony vocals); PARTNERS+simons controller Jack Cavalier (bass guitar, background vocals); and Michael Cahill (drums, background vocals) who owns his own business, CK Environmental, Simons comes back for another evening of original, high octane rock and blues songs at Cafe 939. The Loomers, whose latest album Tomorrow Today is available on iTunes, have twice been finalists in Fortune Magazine's Corporate Battle of the Bands, and they also have performed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They are currently recording their next album. For more information, visit loomers.com.

This concert celebrates the release of the John Funkhouser Trio's new CD, Time. The acoustic trio, featuring Funkhouser on piano, plays progressive original jazz influenced by '70s funk and prog rock, among many other things.

The Berklee Flute Choir, the Autumn Winds Ensemble, and outstanding flute soloists will present a global musical potpourri under the direction of professor Wendy Rolfe.

Vocalist Megumi Habuka presents this recital. [details]

The Office for Cultural Diversity presents this award-winning film, following Puerto-Rican American hip-hop star Hamza Perez as he navigates his faith, community, urban music, and an FBI raid on his mosque. [details]