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The Berklee Indian Ensemble (BIE) is a pioneering global Indian music collective founded in 2011 by Annette Philip (Zahara), the first Indian musician on Berklee College of Music faculty. Since its inception, BIE has grown into a professional touring entity, blending Hindustani and Carnatic traditions with folk, Sufi, jazz, prog rock, Middle Eastern, and African influences. This dynamic sound reflects a worldwide musical conversation—rooted in tradition yet boldly contemporary.