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Four Berklee Guitarists Vie for Preeminent Jazz Prize
November 15, 2019
Cecil Alexander, François Chanvallon, Lucian Gray, and Matt Sewell will compete at the 2019 Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz International Competition in December.
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Berklee Alumni Win Four Latin Grammys
November 15, 2019
Nella picked up Best New Artist in a big night for Berklee at the 20th annual Latin Grammy Awards.
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Casa Limón New York Week Honors Flamenco Vocalist Carmen Linares
November 8, 2019
The Mediterranean Music Institute hosted several events culminating in an award presentation for flamenco legend Linares.
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The Computer Listens to Georgia Anne Muldrow, and so Should You
November 7, 2019
The uncategorizable vocalist, songwriter, and producer discussed her musical journey during a campus visit this fall, and collaborated with Berklee students and engineer Jaime Sickora B.M. '98 (Coldplay, Herbie Hancock).
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Oh the Horror: Andy Grush ’00 on Composing for Doctor Sleep
November 6, 2019
The fim scoring alumnus explains why you'll never hear the six-minute opus he wrote for the new adaptation of Steven King's sequel to The Shining.
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Film Composer Pedro Osuna Reinvents Himself with Every Score
November 5, 2019
In this episode of Sounds of Berklee, Osuna talks about embracing deadlines, working in L.A., and finding his compositional voice.
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Maleficent Composer: 'Every Note Points to the Story'
November 4, 2019
Geoff Zanelli B.M. '96 talks about his creative process, his deep love for fantasy films, and the importance of making mistakes.
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Industry Publishers to Students: Let the Song Shine
October 29, 2019
At a recent song screening, alumni Benjamin Groff and Amanda Samii listened to original songs by students and offered feedback and production tips.
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Antonio Hart: A Good Practice Session Should Bring You to Tears
October 23, 2019
The accomplished saxophonist and professor shared career advice and recounted the first time he met the late trumpet legend, Roy Hargrove.
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Celebrating the Sounds of the 25th Annual Encore Gala
October 18, 2019
Chaka Khan, Grandmaster Flash, Livingston Taylor, and more will provide the soundtrack to this year's gala festivities.
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Melissa Aldana Lets Her Playing Speak for Itself
October 17, 2019
The award-winning saxophonist talked about her career, musical influences, and putting in the work in a visit with the Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice.
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Summit Brings Chinese Music Leaders to Berklee
October 16, 2019
The summit will include two days of panels and discussions, and conclude with a special performance.
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From Tower Records to Captain Marvel
October 14, 2019
Pinar Toprak B.M. ’00, the first woman to score a major Marvel Cinematic Universe movie, shared her creative process and the inspiration she found in old-school listening booths.
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Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith’s Orchestra of Electricity
October 8, 2019
Take a moment to clear your mind with the alumna synth composer's organic, meditative music, featured on this episode of Sounds of Berklee.
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12 Berklee Alumni Nominated for Latin Grammy Awards
September 25, 2019
Berklee alumni are recognized across a variety of categories, from Record of the Year to Best New Artist.
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Three Berklee Alumni Win Emmy Awards
September 23, 2019
Three alumni from the college were recognized by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, including 2019 commencement honorary doctorate recipient Alex Lacamoire.
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Listen to a New Song from Women in Music Award Winner Naty Hernandez
September 23, 2019
The award provided the Colombian multi-instrumentalist with the resources to produce the song "Besar el sol."
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Berklee and Spotify Announce 2019 EQL Residency Recipients
September 18, 2019
Rising audio professionals Sophie Ackroyd and Berklee alumnae Alissa Faratro and Jessica Taylor will embark on a six-month residency at Spotify's Secret Genius Studios in London, Los Angeles, and Nashville.
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Do You Shoegaze?: A Primer on the Underground Genre
September 13, 2019
Listen to artists who've helped create, define, and redefine the ethereal rock genre, from Slowdive up to the alumna-fronted IAN SWEET.
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How Shoegaze Lived, Died, and Came Back to Influence a New Generation
September 12, 2019
If you like Coldplay, Beach House, or even the 1975, then you probably like shoegaze—even if you didn't know it.
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