Sounds of Berklee

Berklee alumna and Madagascar native Niu Raza gets audiences to dance with her catchy, upbeat pop tune.

The student bluegrass band performs its original track "The Trains Don't Run No More (in Boston)," inspired by a long, slow trip on the Green Line.

After graduating from Berklee's film scoring program in Valencia, Spain, Félix Carcone M.M. '15 cocreated the highly successful game The Live Thriller in Paris. He tells us why it's been such a hit, and we take a listen to the theme song. 

Shirly Spikes, an electronic production and design major and CEO of Virtuo Studios, shares her insights into the rapidly evolving industry of virtual reality and its potential to transform music education.

Rapper, singer, and producer Myia Thornton, who performed with the Missy Elliott ensemble at the 2019 commencement concert, brings a chill R&B groove to her track "Issa Sign," from her EP Mood for the Moment.

Buck Meek B.M. ’10 discusses returning to Berklee on tour with Jeff Tweedy, writing and recording with Big Thief, how a surreal encounter with Joni Mitchell helped him finish his song “Halo Light," and more. Image by Shervin Lainez.

Ebony Williams (B.F.A. '05), noted for her work with Beyoncé, was recently honored with an Alumni Achievement Award. She talks here about her road to a dance career and how she uses stories to inform her choreography. Image by Nikita Alba

Berklee alumna Nella Rojas B.M. '15 draws on her Venezuelan roots to explore moving on from a lost love in the title track from her upcoming album, Voy.

Listen to Hakim’s slow-burning single, "Bet She Looks Like You,” ahead of his April 19 show at the Red Room at Cafe 939.

As a player and an educator, the new Guitar Department chair balances deep roots in tradition with stylistically diverse collaborations.