Berklee Celebrates Latin Culture

Annual event features renowned international artist, faculty members, alumni, and staff.

November 23, 2007

The Latin vibes were strong as bossa nova, tango, marimba, Afro-Brazilian music, and merengue filled Berklee as distinguished faculty, alumni, staff, and guest artists performed and offered advice during several concerts and clinics held the eighth annual Latin Culture Celebration.

The headliner was Brazilian singer and songwriter Rosa Passos, who spoke to students in classes, presented a clinic, and performed in the kick-off concert of the Sovereign Bank Music Series at Berklee.

Other highlights included a local Latin all-star concert dedicated to the memory of TV producer Natatcha Estébanez featuring faculty members and guests; and Casa Mendoza, directed by faculty member Victor Mendoza.

Press: to inquire about photo availability and usage, please email us (and see the Instructions for Photo Usage). Brazilian singer/songwriter Rosa Passos performs as part of the Sovereign Bank Series. Photo by Phil Farnsworth   Rosa Passos hosts a clinic at Berklee. Photo by Brit Woollard   Sly and the Latin Bars perform merengue music.   Berklee alumnus Silvestre Jose de Moya Castillo (Sly) performs.   Victor Mendoza performs in the Berklee Faculty Celebrates Latin Culture concert. Mili Bermejo-Greenspan performs in the Berklee Faculty Celebrates Latin Culture concert.   Fernando Brandao, who directed the faculty concert, performs. Photos by Phil Farnsworth