Duke Ellington Dining Hall

Spanish artist LUSI performs a set of original songs and covers, blending R&B and neo-soul with both Spanish and English lyrics.

Guitarist and composer Paolo Valdivia presents a performance of Afro-Peruvian jazz, fusion, and world music featuring original compositions and arrangements that blend Latin grooves with contemporary jazz.

Drum set principal Lia Romano presents a recital of original compositions influenced by Middle Eastern music and modern jazz, exploring the intersection between the two genres.

Vocalist Kate Gao presents a performance blending R&B, jazz, and soul, shaped by an Asian American artistic perspective.

Guitarist Ryan Hayslett presents a set featuring alternative rock, classic rock, grunge, and emo music in celebration of their time at Berklee College of Music.

Jazz drummer and composer Tommy X. Wu presents original music inspired by the three cities he has called home: Shanghai, China; Melbourne, Australia; and Boston, Massachusetts.

Indian singer and arranger Aneesha K presents a culmination of her artistic journey through Live with Aneesha K! This performance will be a celebration of collaboration and self-discovery, featuring high-energy arrangements of English and Hindi music.

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.

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.

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.