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Raphael Saadiq Inaugurates New Dean’s Creative Vanguard Program at USC Thornton School of Music
Raphael Saadiq will mentor students as part of a new Creative Vanguard Program at USC Thornton School of Music.
Under the leadership of dean Jason King in conjunction with key USC Thornton instructors, the Grammy-winning artist, songwriter, producer and instrumentalist ( D’Angelo, Solange, TV series Insecure) will mentor students through spring 2025. Select USC Thornton students will have the opportunity as well to obtain additional firsthand experience in the creative process and music production by working with Saadiq at his esteemed Blakeslee Recording Studio. In the wake of earning four nominations in the upcoming 67 th annual Grammy Awards for his contributions to Beyoncé ’s Cowboy Carter — including album and song of the year (“Texas Hold ‘Em”) — Saadiq recently met and visited with the Thornton students.
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