Gilberto Santa Rosa to Receive Honorary Doctor of Music Degree from Berklee College of Music

Gilberto Santa Rosa is set to receive a special honor…

Berklee College of Music has announced that the 61-year-old Puerto Rican bandleader and singer of salsa and bolero music, nicknamed “El Caballero de la Salsa“, is among the artists that will receive honorary Doctor of Music degrees during a commencement ceremony in May.

Gilberto Santa Rosa Santa Rosa will be recognized alongside Ledisi and Q-Tip.

Recognized for their contribution to the worlds of music and philanthropy, the artists will be celebrated with a reception and concert in the Agganis Arena, where over 200 student vocalists, instrumentalists, dancers, arrangers, and track producers will perform a musical tribute to the work of each of the honorees.

“Very honored and excited,” expressed Santa Rosa on Instagram. “Thank you for this distinction! Thank you all for the demonstrations of support and affection!!!”

Past Latin recipients from the college include Tito Puente, Gloria Estefan, Rita Moreno and Juan Luis Guerra.

Demi Lovato Joins Voices with Q-Tip for Cover of Elton John’s “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart”

Demi Lovato is jazzed about Elton John

The 25-year-old part-Mexican American singer/actress has joined voices with rapper Q-Tip for a jazzy rendition of the legendary singer’s classic duet with Kiki Dee, “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart.”

Demi Lovato, Q-Tip

Lovato and Q-Tip’s cover appears on John’s forthcoming two-album project Revamp and Restoration.

The Tribe Called Quest rapper and “Sorry Not Sorry” powerhouse joined forces on the duet for the Revamp disc of John’s two-album set, which will be released on April 6.

The compilation albums honor John and his longtime lyricist Bernie Taupin, just in time for the Piano Man’s farewell tour beginning in September.

The albums will feature reprises of John and Taupin’s biggest hits from superstars like Miley Cyrus, Ed SheeranLady GagaWillie Nelson and more.

Fergie Performs on “The Great Gatsby” Soundtrack

Fergie may be expecting her first child with husband Josh Duhamel… But that isn’t stopping her from getting her party on for one of Hollywood’s most anticipated films…

The 38-year-old part-Mexican American singer is lending her voice to the soundtrack for The Great Gatsby, which Jay-Z is executive producing.

Fergie

Fergie, who will be honored at Logo’s NewNowNext Awards this year,  performs the song “A Little Party Never Killed Nobody (All We Got)” on the soundtrack, along with Q Tip and GoonRock.

The Black Eyed Peas member joins a star-studded line-up of artists that includes Beyonce Knowles covering Amy Winehouse‘s “Back to Black” with Andre 3000, will.i.am, Lana Del Rey and Emeli Sande.

The Great Gatsby soundtrack will be released officially on May 7, and will feature a remarkable collection of indie, hip-hop and neo-jazz tunes.

It will debut three days ahead of the movie’s theater run beginning on May 10.

Here’s a look at The Great Gatsby soundtrack:

1. “100$ Bill” – Jay-Z

2. “Back to Black” – Beyonce Knowles and Andre 3000

3. “Bang Bang” – will.i.am

4. “A Little Party Never Killed Nobody (All We Got)” – Fergie, Q Tip and GoonRock

5. “Young and Beautiful” – Lana Del Rey

6. “Love Is the Drug” – Bryan Ferry with The Bryan Ferry Orchestra

7. “Over the Love” – Florence and the Machine

8. “Where the Wind Blows” – Coco O. of Quadron

9. “Crazy in Love” – Emeli Sande and The Bryan Ferry Orchestra

10. “Together” – The xx

11. “Hearts a Mess” – Goatee

12. “Love Is Blindness” – Jack White

13. “Into the Past” – Nero

14. “Kill and Run” – Sia