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Group photo of the Wayne Shorter Quartet — The Wayne Shorter Quartet, which formed in 2000, was the late saxophone legend's longest running permanent band. From left: Brian Blade (drums), Danilo Pérez (piano), Wayne Shorter (saxophone), John Patitucci (bass).

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Wayne Shorter and the Art of Now

Berklee faculty share their favorite Shorter tracks as a tribute to the legendary saxophonist and composer, who passed away earlier this month.

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Listen to Berklee Artists Who Made 2022's Year-End Lists

Electronic, hip-hop, country, jazz, and every style in between: Berklee artists worked on some of the year's best releases—and critics took note.

Cover art for the Berklee Indian Ensemble's 'Shuruaat' and other albums

13 Tracks that Inspired the Berklee Indian Ensemble's Grammy-Nominated Debut

Fresh off a Grammy nomination for Shuruaat, the ensemble members share their stories and build a playlist of their musical influences.

Closeup of a hand playing a nylon stringed guitar while a vocalist is in the background — Image by Mike Spencer

Celebrating 10 Years of the Mediterranean Music Institute

Watch a curated collection of videos chronicling music and artists from the institute's first decade.

Collage of album art from eight video game soundtracks — Image collage by Kelly Davidson

Listen to a Selection of the Best Video Game Soundtracks

This faculty-curated playlist chronicles iconic video game music from the last four decades.

Collage of a woman conducting an orchestra, a close-up of a hand playing a video game controller, and a person using scoring software — Image collage by Kelly Davidson

What Are the Best Video Game Soundtracks?

Faculty from Berklee's game and interactive media scoring (GAIMS) program pick their favorite video game music, from Mega Man to God of War.

Ken Ueno performing with the use of megaphone — Composer, singer, and sound artist Ken Ueno '94

Image courtesy of EMPAC/Mick Bello

Explore the World of Throat Singing, Overtone Singing, and Other Multiphonic Vocal Techniques

Listen to a playlist curated by Ken Ueno '94 that explores the diverse history and sonic possibilities of the human voice.

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Members of the Berklee Indian Ensemble — The Berklee Indian Ensemble

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Berklee Indian Ensemble Presents BIE Live: The Shuruaat Tour

The 15-city U.S. tour will kick off on March 10 at the Berklee Performance Center.

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Student Spotlight: Andrea Peters

The Berklee Valencia graduate student talks about managing the campus’s student-run Disrupción Records, the class that changed how she listens to music, and turning your passion into a career.

Mike Mason, John McGee, Kei Slaughter, and Victor Wooten — From left: Mike Mason, John McGee, Kei Slaughter, and Victor Wooten discuss the connection between music and spiritual identity.

Victor Wooten Joins Panel on Music, Health, and Spirituality in the Black Community

The Grammy-winning bassist and visiting scholar discussed how music transcends language barriers and institutional constructs.

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Student Spotlight: Chantelle Mack

The music therapy student discusses the complex role of identity in music therapy, praises her canine companion, and picks her favorite songs of the moment.

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