Serena Jalan(Opens in a new window), a composer and producer from Mumbai, India, draws on her rich cultural heritage and personal experiences to create music that blends influences from around the world. Her setlist, shaped by multiple languages and firmly rooted in her native tongue, reflects the diverse sounds that have defined her artistic journey.

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Serena Jalan: Beyond Borders, a Personal Soundscape

Berk Recital Hall

Haitian Mikrojamz finds Professor Debo Ray investigating her Haitian microtonal heritage and performing music with Planet MicroJam Institute students, faculty, and alumni.

Haitian MikroJamz

David Friend Recital Hall

At its best, harmony duo singing can transform simple math into a magic trick. One plus one, instead of equaling two, suddenly yields an unexpected third thing—an uppercase ONE. A universal hum. A deep vibration that encompasses two different points of view.

On their latest release, Every Time I Think About You, brothers Jack Torrey and Page Burkum—a.k.a. the Cactus Blossoms(Opens in a new window)—once again prove themselves to be among the most adept and distinctive modern practitioners of that magic. But like any great magician, the Cactus Blossoms can’t—or won’t—fully explain the illusion they create.

The Cactus Blossoms

The Red Room at Cafe 939

Rio Romeo is a genre-blurring artist whose radical honesty and magnetic presence have earned them cult status in the 2020s. Their breakout single, “Nothing’s New,” has racked up over 300 million streams, and with over 700,000 TikTok followers, they’ve built a deeply loyal fanbase. Their new album, Good Grief, reflects five turbulent years of transformation—cross-country moves, artistic breakthroughs, queerness, homelessness, a devastating injury, and healing, all backed by a fiercely supportive online community. Their sound fuses theatrical flair with punk edge and queer folk heart, making their storytelling both intimate and explosive.

Rio Romeo: Good Grief Tour

Podcast link: https://youtu.be/4hagYvrYbuM

The Artelize Podcast and Kasper Holten - Pedefining Opera for the modern world

Podcast link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d36M5Hi6O80

The Artelize Podcast - A legacy of innovation in Opera: Celebrating Marc A. Scorca

Podcast link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59E40S_EQSY

The Artelize Podcast: A love letter that was never sent

Podcast link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THv6htilWtI

The Artelize Podcast and Adolfo Corrado: Mediterranean flavors, opera and social media

Born in Stillwater, Minnesota, Jonah Marais(Opens in a new window) embarked on his musical journey in 2016 by livestreaming from his bedroom, building a following that led to cofounding the renowned band Why Don't We. Over their six years together, the group achieved remarkable milestones—amassing more than 9 billion global streams, earning two RIAA Platinum-certified singles, and five RIAA Gold-certified singles. With two top 10 albums on the Billboard 200 and sold-out tours at legendary venues worldwide, Marais has firmly established himself in the music scene with the band.

Jonah Marais: Hearts Back Home Tour

Telling universal stories soundtracked by unshakable melodies, Billy Raffoul(Opens in a new window) strikes an intimate chord, tapping into the feelings and experiences we all share—no matter where we call home. This relatability has consistently engaged listeners, yielding hundreds of millions of streams and sold-out shows around the globe for the award-winning Ontario singer, songwriter, and producer.

Raffoul naturally absorbed a lifelong passion for music from his father, Jody Raffoul, himself a celebrated singer-songwriter. Perfecting his songcraft and voice, Raffoul released music at a prolific pace, including the EPs 1975, The Running Wild, and Live in June, and the full-length LP A Few More Hours at YYZ. Among many highlights, “Acoustic” surpassed 87.3 million Spotify streams, while “Easy Tiger” garnered 25.7 million. He continued to evolve with For All These Years, featuring tracks like “Better,” “I Wish You Were Here,” and “Bliss.” He has performed alongside Kings of Leon, Phoenix, and American Authors, and collaborated with Amistat, Katelyn Tarver, and JJ Wilde. He also earned the 2021 SOCAN Songwriting Prize for “Western Skies” and the 2023 INDIES Song of the Year for “We Could Get High.”

Billy Raffoul / Theo Kandel

Riding the wave of the global soul revival, DON WEST(Opens in a new window) is carving out his own distinctive place in the genre. Drawing inspiration from legends like Marvin Gaye and Curtis Mayfield, as well as contemporary artists such as Jalen Ngonda and Thee Sacred Souls, DON WEST brings a fresh yet timeless sound to modern soul.

His debut EP, released in November 2024, introduced standout tracks like “Small Change” and “Friends”—both of which earned international acclaim. Building on that momentum, DON WEST kicked off 2025 with the release of Send It Back—a bold statement of what’s to come.

Don West

Sal DiFusco has extensive experience in writing, recording, producing, and performing with many world-class artists. He has toured the world performing original music with favorable reviews by top national entertainment magazines. DiFusco has recorded three solo records— Nevertheless, Great Exploits, and Vanishing Mist—and is in the process of recording his fourth solo record.

The Sal DiFusco Project

Berklee Theater Arts Collaborative (BTAC) presents songs from Gay Country Christmas, a Berklee Faculty Recording Grant project.

Songs from Gay Country Christmas

Ayoni(Opens in a new window) is a boundary-breaking pop-soul artist whose voice radiates both power and precision. A singer, songwriter, producer, and instrumentalist, Ayoni brings a rare blend of vocal dynamism and emotional intelligence to every song she creates. Born in Barbados and raised across the globe—from Singapore to Jakarta to the US—Ayoni’s music reflects a rich tapestry of cultural influences. Her sound is rooted in soul but unconfined by genre, drawing inspiration from the storytelling traditions of blues and jazz, the emotional complexity of alternative pop, and the textured rhythms of the global music scenes she’s called home.

Ayoni

Will Paquin started out writing in private, crafting songs in bedrooms, dorm rooms, and backseats. Since the breakout success of his 2020 single, “Chandelier” (now certified gold), he’s released a handful of singles and EPs, keeping much of his creative process behind the scenes. However, with his self-released debut album, Hahaha, arriving this September, Paquin steps into the spotlight with raw energy and unfiltered emotion.

Will Paquin

Vocalist Jane Wang presents Jane & Co., a heartfelt set of pop and R&B favorites performed with a full band.

Jane & Co.

Guitarist Qiaoyang Han presents a performance rooted in funk and infused with the nostalgic grooves of vintage Japanese city pop.

Qiaoyang Han: Funk Party

Vocalist Xinyi Zhang(Opens in a new window) presents a heartfelt program of pop and R&B favorites she loves, joined by close friends who have been part of her college journey. This hour-long performance shares personal stories behind the songs, inviting the audience to experience the joy and connection they inspire.

Xinyi Zhang: Never Gonna Be Alone

Adi Uppal and his band present an energetic set of original rock songs, inspired by his musical influences and personal experiences.

Adi Uppal: The Final Act

Macedonian singer-songwriter ANGIE(Opens in a new window) and her band perform a set of originals and covers that tell the story of her journey from growing up in Bogdanci, Macedonia, to life in Boston. The recital reflects her diverse influences, blending elements of Macedonian traditional music, rock, pop, alternative, and blues.

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Jonah Marais: Hearts Back...

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Billy Raffoul / Theo Kand...

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Don West

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The Sal DiFusco Project

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Songs from Gay Country Ch...

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Ayoni

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Will Paquin

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Jane & Co.

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Qiaoyang Han: Funk Party

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Xinyi Zhang: Never Gonna ...

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Adi Uppal: The Final Act

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ANGIE: From Bogdanci to B...

Berklee College of Music