Events

Pianist and composer Josiah Rutta presents a diverse program of jazz and gospel music, featuring performances for solo piano, vocal duo, and trio.

Vibraphonist, harmonica player, and composer Hendrik Meurkens has been involved with Brazilian jazz since the 1980s. He did his first Brazilian jazz recordings for the Concord Picante label in the early 1990s, which featured guests Ivan Lins, Paquito D'Rivera, Roberto Menescal, Claudio Roditi, and many more. His trademark sound of vibes and harmonica plus Brazilian music has established him as an important contributor to the style.

YARYNA, an artist from Ukraine, presents a set of original music blending pop, R&B, and soul. Her music is melodic and expressive, shaped by soulful vocals, emotional storytelling, dynamic arrangements, and layered textures. Rooted in personal experiences yet deeply relatable, her songs balance simplicity and depth, creating a sound that feels both intimate and musically rich.

Cypriot singer-songwriter Christos Metaxas performs a set of original music with his band, featuring songs from his upcoming debut EP. Blending indie folk and pop influences, the performance showcases his original songwriting and musical style.

Vocalist Hayley Li performs a set of original songs and covers blending pop, jazz, R&B, and Cantopop influences. The performance showcases a diverse selection of music shaped by contemporary and classic styles.

The Latin String Ensemble showcases the diversity of musical elements contained in Latin American music, exploring rhythms such as son, bambuco, tango, songo, candombe, currulao, guajira, samba, chacarera, cueca, huayno, mariachi, mambo, polka, cascara, joropo, salsa, pasillo, and cumbia.
 

Vocalist and pianist Apurva Gouri presents original songs and reimagined covers blending pop, R&B, and Indian folk influences through intimate storytelling and contemporary arrangements.

Arranger and composer Shufu Lee presents a recital of jazz-centered arrangements, featuring a cappella works and vocal-led band performances focused on collaboration and vocal jazz.

The Red Room at Cafe 939 proudly presents Fresh Prospects, a free concert series spotlighting emerging artists. Curated by Berklee students with an ear for talent, this series offers an intimate glimpse into the music scene’s future, featuring local performers making waves and capturing attention.

Avery Wang and Lindsay (Dechen) Lin present Half and Half Season 3: Black and White, a performance exploring themes of memory and release through the music of Lala Hsu. Featuring solo and duet performances, the recital reimagines Mandarin pop works through personal interpretation and live arrangement.