Casa Limón Hosts a Week of Music in NYC

For the second year, Berklee musicians and the Mediterranean Music Institute joined forces with Casa Limó(Opens in a new window)n(Opens in a new window), a record label and production company owned and directed by Berklee faculty member Javier Limón, to host seven days of musical events(Opens in a new window) in New York City.

The week included a panel discussion on modern Mediterranean music and a tribute to Cuban pianist Bebo Valdes featuring three young female pianists. The label also hosted a New York–themed songwriting contest for students, which garnered entries of various styles inspired by the city. Berklee student Martin Guas, the contest winner, earned the chance to have his original song recorded by Limón. The Casa Limón Gala, supported by the Spanish consulate, featured new musical projects with a host of Berklee student and alumni musicians. 

Venezuelan vocalist Nella Rojas B.M. '15 performed a selection of songs composed by Limón for the upcoming film Everybody Knows. The film, directed and produced by Asghar Farhadi, includes Penélope Cruz, Javier Bardem, and Ricardo Darín. Rojas has a cameo in the film, and performed several of the songs with Limón and a live band. 

To see some highlights from the week, click through the photo gallery above.