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Arooj Aftab

Arooj Aftab ’10

Image by Kelly Davidson

Arooj Aftab Makes the Music She Wants to Hear

The singular artist explores the juxtaposition of grief and joy, dark and light, in her distinctive sound.

Susan Tedeschi and Tiwa Savage

Susan Tedeschi and Tiwa Savage will headline Berklee's first Homecoming Block Party on September 19.

Berklee’s First Homecoming Brings Global Alumni to Boston for a Block Party Celebration

A multi-genre lineup featuring Susan Tedeschi, Tiwa Savage, Fabiola Méndez, Dreion, and more anchors a day of live music and connection for artists, students, alumni, and fans on September 19.

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Jacob Collier 

Image by Theo Batterham/@theobatterham

Jacob Collier, Jill Scott, and Vinnie Colaiuta to Receive Honorary Doctorates at Berklee College of Music’s 2026 Commencement

The ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 9, with a concert honoring the artists the evening of May 8.

students crossing the street

Living in Boston: A Guide for Incoming Boston Conservatory Students

From navigating “the T” to balancing school with professional gigs, a current student shares her tips on living in Boston.

Mei Semones sits on steps with a guitar.

Mei Semones BM ’22

Image by Sophia Paffenback

How Mei Semones Built Her Sound from J-Pop, Jazz, and Bilingual Songwriting

The indie-pop artist combines agile guitar lines, rhythmic shifts, and lyrics that move between English and Japanese.

Jonathon Heyward

Jonathon Heyward (BM ’14, cello)

Image by Kaupo Kikkas

Cue the Change: Jonathon Heyward Is Making Classical Music More Relatable

Nicknamed “the Converse Conductor,” the Boston Conservatory alum holds top conducting roles in Baltimore and at Lincoln Center, bringing a fresh perspective to the podium.

Illustration by Jack Flann

Illustration by Jack Flann

Just What Is Genre These Days, Anyway?

Understanding the business and art of genre-bending in 2026.

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Image by Stella Levi

Heat Wave: Inside Miami's Sizzling, Boundary-Blurring Latin Music Scene

In a city shaped by migration and exchange, Berklee alumni are helping drive a Latin music industry that spans continents, cultures, and sounds.

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CBS Boston: Students at Boston Conservatory say it is a "dream come true" to learn rare dance style

The Boston Globe: A 24-hour music marathon at Berklee, Susan Tedeschi headlines a block party, and more arts news

The Boston Globe: Berklee to honor Jill Scott, Jacob Collier, and Vinnie Colaiuta at 2026 commencement ceremony

CNN: From Lagos to Berklee College: Tiwa Savage to train 100 next-gen creators

On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti: Why you can't get that jingle out of your head

Boston Globe: Berklee’s New Archive Preserves Indigenous Music from Around the World

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