Events

The African Music Symposium is a celebration of the rich musical traditions, innovations, and cultural impact of the African continent and its diaspora. Join artists, scholars, and industry leaders for a dynamic day of panels, performances, and conversations exploring the rhythms, stories, and global influence of African music.

Mari presents her capstone project with a showcase featuring her regular bands and close collaborators, including Koko Dynski, Cohle Smith, Chloe Morehouse, and Axel & Lolo.

For her capstone performance, Sophia Nadder presents Spinning Out, a high-energy pop set featuring covers, a horn section, and the premiere of her first original song. 

Student of Berta Rojas and Swedish/American classical guitarist Will Kandle performs a set of solo classical guitar pieces and duets with music from Spain, Argentina, Venezuela, and more. Just over half of the program consists of solo guitar, featuring music by artists such as Isaac Albéniz, Antonio Lauro, and Joaquín Turina, while the rest of the program is made up of three duets consisting of tango, mambo, and an original song.

The Berklee Revelation Records Spring Showcase is a genre-fused evening of live music celebrating the hard work of our artists. We will feature lyricist, musician, and producer Michael Arizmendi; songwriter and musician Sophia Bryter; and singer, bassist, and songwriter LEIA.

This showcase for Berklee Revelation Records features live performances. Refreshments will be provided.
 

Herb Alpert Scholar Jason "J. Rawls" Rawls, J. Rhodes, and Daedelus will be speaking on hip-hop production in an event presented by the Professional Music Department.

Get ready for an electrifying night of K-pop as B-Girls take over David Friend Recital Hall. This high-energy concert showcases the iconic sounds and dynamic performances of the K-pop genre, featuring a full lineup of choreography-driven stages, live vocals, and genre-blending musical arrangements.

 

Bassist Ray Soul (also known as Ray Seol) delivers extraordinary music and artistry honed over 25 years. Featuring one of New York City's preeminent pianists and his best friend, Art Hirahara, this concert will pose an important question to the audience: What does it mean to be creative?
 

The fourth annual International Hip-Hop Symposium presents a night of music, performances, dance, and more. Performers and panelists include super producer and UNC Chapel Hill professor Suzi Analogue (TOKiMONSTA, Mndsgn, Knxwledge), Martha Diaz (founder of the Hip-Hop Education Center), breakthrough Massachusetts artists E-Los, MonaVelili, and Lilah, Lakei Barrientos, and the Berklee Hip-Hop Cypher. The event is hosted by Toki Wright.