Alejandro Sanz Awarded Honorary Doctorate From Berklee College Of Music For His Contributions To International Culture And Music

BOSTON, Nov. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Spanish superstar, songwriter, and producer Alejandro Sanz was awarded an honorary Doctor of Music degree from Berklee College of Music at a career-spanning, sold-out concert performed by Berklee students, November 6, 2013, in Boston. The award was presented by Berklee president Roger Brown; Berklee provost Larry Simpson; Latin music icon and Berklee alumnus Juan Luis Guerra; and Javier Limon, seven-time Latin Grammy winner and artistic director of Berklee's Mediterranean Music Institute.   

"There is always a note, a chord, a phrase waiting for you, to help you get beyond that moment where you were going to give up," said Alejandro during his speech, in which he also expressed deep appreciation for this recognition.

Sanz was recognized for "his significant contributions to music and society and the joy his music has brought to millions around the world," said Berklee president Roger Brown.  

During the concert titled ALEJANDRO SANZ MEETS BERKLEE , a 40-piece student ensemble paid tribute to Sanz's musical legacy. Sanz joined them on piano.  

Earlier this year, in a course taught by Javier Limon, Berklee students created a viral video for Sanz's hit, "La Musica No Se Toca." Filmed in Boston and at Berklee's international campus in Valencia, Spain, the video features more than 60 students and alumni representing 20 nationalities. 

Alejandro Sanz has won a total of 16 Latin Grammy Awards and three Grammy Awards and is one of the leading nominees at this year's event, with his album La Musica No Se Toca receiving nods in five categories: Best Contemporary Pop Vocal Album, Song of the Year, Record of the Year, Album of the Year, and Producer of the Year. La Musica No Se Toca  is one of the most successful albums of 2012-2013, and resided in the Top 10 of Billboard's Top Latin Albums for an astounding 44 weeks. 

Sanz's La Musica No Se Toca World Tour visited 12 countries, and played in front of over 750,000 fans. La Musica No Se Toca Live, due out November 12, was recorded in June at his concert in Seville. The album will also include the single, "This Game is Over," featuring Emeli Sande and Jamie Foxx.

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Video with caption: "Multi-Grammy winning singer songwriter producer Alejandro Sanz was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Music by the Berklee College of Music. Special guests included Juan Luis Guerra. Sanz also performed with the Berklee student ensemble of musicians." Video available at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdT3YYvqgEg

Image with caption: "Alejandro Sanz is honored by Berklee College of Music with Honorary Doctorate  of Music. Left to right: Left to right: Javier Limon, artistic director of Berklee's Mediterranean Music Institute; Berklee provost Larry Simpson; Alejandro Sanz; Berklee president Roger Brown; Latin music icon and Berklee alumnus Juan Luis Guerra. Photo credit: Harry Woods." Image available at: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20131107/MM12583

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