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Antonio Sánchez in the corner of a cobblestone wall

Promo photo for Antonio Sánchez's 2022 album, SHIFT.

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Antonio Sánchez, Béla Fleck, and Edmar Castañeda Push Boundaries on BEATrio
March 21, 2025

The trio’s debut album drops May 16, but you can hear the first single, “Archipelago,” now.

Laufey, Hasan Minhaj, Dr. Anne-Marie Imafidon, and Stanley Tucci

Laufey BM ’21, Hasan Minhaj, Dr. Anne-Marie Imafidon, and Stanley Tucci on Cards on the Table.

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How Laufey Found Her Sound by Unlearning the Rules
March 21, 2025

Laufey BM ’21 reveals she's working on new music as she joins Hasan Minhaj and Dr. Anne-Marie Imafidon on Stanley Tucci's YouTube series Cards on the Table. 

Michael Tacconi and Olivia Goosman sit on the ornate staircase at the Emerson Colonial Theatre.

Michael Tacconi BFA ’12 and Olivia Goosman sit on the ornate staircase at the Emerson Colonial Theatre.

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PARADE's National Tour Is a Procession of Boston Conservatory Talent
March 21, 2025

Michael Tacconi BFA ’12 and fifth-semester musical theater major Olivia Goosman talk about the Tony Award–winning musical, their time at Boston Conservatory, and advice they have for aspiring performers.

Filo auditions for American Idol

Filo MM ’24 auditions for American Idol.

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Watch Berklee Valencia Alum Wow the American Idol Judges with an Otis Redding Song
March 18, 2025

Filo MM ’24 sang "Try a Little Tenderness" and Luke Bryan said he's "going to go far."

Detail of the 'The Quiet Storm' book cover art, including a photo collage of R&B artists

Detail from the cover art for The Quiet Storm by Amani Roberts

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New Book Explores How the Quiet Storm Shaped Modern R&B
March 11, 2025

In The Quiet Storm, Berklee Online alumnus Amani Roberts explores how the radio format defined American music—and changed his life along the way.

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Boston Calling and Berklee Partner to Showcase Student Talent
March 6, 2025

When Boston Calling comes to Allston this May, student performers will light up the festival’s indoor arena with captivating live sets.

Home studio set up with mixing console, monitor, and speakers on either side

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Building a Home Recording Studio? Here’s What You Need.
March 5, 2025

Experts break down the home studio setup and share tips to create a pro-level recording space on any budget.

A black and white image of Roberta Flack standing at a mic taken from a low angle

Roberta Flack

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Roberta Flack, a 'Legend that Transcended Generations,' Dies at 88
February 24, 2025

The R&B singer best known for "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and “Feel Like Makin’ Love" received an honorary degree from Berklee in 2023.

bartees strange performing with his band in an NPR office

Drummer TK Johnson BM ’22 performs with Bartees Strange at NPR's Tiny Desk.

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Alum TK Johnson Backs Bartees Strange for a Tiny Desk Instant Classic
February 20, 2025

The drummer has been playing with Bartees since 2022, and also appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live supporting the indie artist's new album, Horror.

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Carlos Perez de Anda BM ’14

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Grammy-Nominated Alum Shares Berklee Wisdom with His Student Sister
February 6, 2025

“I thought graduating with a double major would be the key to success,” Carlos Perez de Anda BM ’14 tells his sister Andrea, “but it was the relationships I built that truly opened doors.”