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Now in its fifth year, the series brings together artists, industry leaders, and students for three days of performances, workshops, and conversation.

Five documentary short films produced in the Africana Studies Department screen at the UK’s largest independent film festival.

The Signature Series event will honor three new inductees to the Berklee Gospel Hall of Fame and celebrate the gospel music tradition at Berklee.

The rap icon becomes the latest inductee, following luminaries such as Roxanne Shanté, Kid ’n Play, Edo G., the Floor Lords, and Prince Charles Alexander.

The program will take place July 21–25 and will feature a free gospel concert directed by Nelson on July 24.

The Signature Series event will celebrate over 40 years of gospel music at Berklee.

As a strategic leader, she will examine ways to create economic opportunities in the arts and culture sector.

Breakdancing global ambassadors the Floor Lords and hip-hop educator and activist Cindy Diggs will also be inducted at Berklee’s annual Hip-Hop Concert.

Jobarteh is the first professional female kora virtuoso to come from any of the West African griot dynasties.

As Berklee’s Africana Studies Division grows, so do learning and mentorship opportunities for Boston Conservatory at Berklee students.