Founded by three local singer-songwriters, and working with a team of extended musicians and performing artists, Telem Freetown is a platform for experimental music in Freetown, Sierra Leone. They offer training in songwriting and music production, stage concerts and other live events, and work to develop the vibrant Sierra Leone music ecosystem. The global culture craves what Africa has to offer, and Telem Freetown wants to help put Sierra Leonean musicians at the forefront of that demand.
Alejandro Santos PD ’95, a flutist, arranger, and composer from Argentina, will showcase his compositions for flute ensemble and rhythm section, blending traditional South American rhythms such as zamba, malambo, tango, candombe, and bossa nova with modern jazz.
The Berklee American Roots Music Program welcomes six of the best Texas fiddlers in America to demonstrate their artistry and skills in Texas contest fiddling.
Boston-based pianist Sakurako Kanemitsu (G.P.D., Longy School of Music) performs a solo recital of evocative works by Berklee faculty composers Marti Epstein, Andrew List, Ryan Suleiman, and others. The Egyptian zodiac (List), imagined sounds from Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women (Epstein), and colors and movement of artist Peter London’s drawings (Suleiman) are just some of the sources of inspiration on offer in this dynamic program. Experience our multi-faceted world through the filter of the piano.
Bad Snacks comes to the Red Room as the keynote producer of this year's Electronic Production and Design (EPD) Workshop, a five-day summer program, where she will perform and discuss her most current work and production techniques.
Powerhouse drummer, producer, and music director Calvin Rodgers will present an interactive drum set clinic covering a range of topics such as the development of one's inner clock, groove pattern exploration, solo construction, dynamic application, and practical skills learned from his diverse experiences as one of the most in-demand drummers in the music industry.
The Liberal Arts & Sciences Department Presents Music of the Sitar, a master class and clinic presented by the renowned sitarist Pundit Gaurav Mazumdar and accompanied by Amit Kavthekar on tabla.
Embark on a transformative journey with Giovanni Siveroni's revolutionary approach to musical fitness with The Sound of Fitness: Unlocking Your Musical Potential. Discover how physical conditioning and mental wellness can elevate your musical prowess to new heights, setting you on the path to mastery.
Join us for an inspiring afternoon as we host acclaimed Italian singer and songwriter Giovanni Caccamo for a special event exploring the intersection of creativity and social change through music.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to learn from special guest trumpeter Etienne Charles! As a leader, Charles has created nine studio albums, and his work as a sideman has seen him play for a variety of artists including Jon Batiste, Cynthia Scott, Benny Golson, and more.
The Liberal Arts and Sciences Department presents Interactions of Tradition: Exploring Indian Classical Dance, a master class and clinic. Presented by renowned dancers Bharatanatyam artist Padmini Ravi and Kathak artist Farah Yasmeen Shaikh.
Join us for a collaborative concert of instrumental and vocal music by groundbreaking composer Florence Price on the occasion of her birthday. The concert will feature performances by faculty from Boston Conservatory at Berklee and Berklee College of Music, as well as guest artists from the Castle of Our Skins Chamber Ensemble.
Progressive metal guitar virtuoso Tosin Abasi performs his compositions and discusses his concepts on developing innovative guitar techniques, composition, and one's own voice.
