Tamara Jokic

Tamara Jokic is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Professional Music at Berklee College of Music. A Serbian singer and composer, she graduated from Berklee before establishing her career in New York. Her creative practice bridges academic pedagogy and professional musicianship, with affiliations extending to Sony Music Entertainment and multimedia platforms including Netflix and Rogue Games.

Research Focus: Jokic specializes in Mediterranean-Balkan fusion, developing original compositions that synthesize traditional folk elements with contemporary world music. Her multilingual practice (singing in 10+ languages) explores cultural intersections through:

• Reinterpretation of Balkan oral traditions
• Iberian musical forms (fado, flamenco)
• Cross-cultural improvisation techniques
• Linguistic diversity in vocal expression

Awards & Recognition:

• Mediterranean Music Institute Award for artistic innovation in traditional music preservation

Creative Works: She leads international ensembles for album productions (Transibérica under Sony Music Portugal, 2022; Kuća scheduled for 2025) and performs at venues including Carnegie Hall, Teatro Zarzuela Madrid, and Symphony Space NY. Her collaborative network includes Grammy-winning producers (Javier Limón) and artists across the global world music scene.