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Dembow Explained (+19 Songs Featuring the Iconic Rhythm)

How the dembow beat—found in reggaeton, hip-hop, pop, and far beyond—became a global phenomenon.

Lar Lubovitch and LaChanze headshots — Boston Conservatory at Berklee will present honorary doctorates to Lar Lubovitch (left) and LaChanze (right) during the Conservatory’s commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 11.

Boston Conservatory at Berklee to Honor LaChanze and Lar Lubovitch at Commencement Ceremony

Interim Executive Director Michael Shinn will present honorary doctorates during the Conservatory’s commencement on Saturday, May 11.

Simone Pilon Appointed Executive Director at Berklee Valencia

Pilon, who has served as Berklee Valencia’s interim executive director since March 2023, has an extensive background in higher education, both as an administrator and a faculty member.

2024 Alumni Achievement Award honorees with interim president and provost David Bogen — Left to right: Mark Kelley, Natalie Toro, interim president and provost David Bogen, and Gustavo Borner.

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Berklee Honors Three Outstanding Artists at Alumni Achievement Awards

Natalie Toro, Gustavo Borner, and Mark Kelley were recognized for their achievements in musical theater, scoring and production, and performance.

Bethanie Liu holding a series of electronic digital instruments and samplers — Bethanie Liu

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Student Spotlight: Bethanie Liu

The electronic musician shares how Berklee helped shape her desire to be a songwriter and arranger into something that incorporates digital instruments and computer programming.

Celebrating Women’s History Month with Berklee and Spelman College Students

Idriemeka Bailey and Madyson S. McSwain open up about their experiences in the inaugural exchange program.

Jonathan Perkins, FINNEAS, Ashe, and Paul Wachter onstage at the Berklee Performance Center — Left to right: Songwriting Department Assistant Chair Jonathan Perkins, FINNEAS, Ashe BM 15, and Paul Wachter shared the Berklee Performance Center stage during this year's Career Jam keynote panel discussion.

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FINNEAS and Ashe Talk Confidence and Collaboration in the Music Industry

Days before his sister Billie Eilish's new album announcement, producer and songwriter FINNEAS joined singer-songwriter Ashe BM ’15 onstage for Berklee's Career Jam keynote panel.