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Acclaimed singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson's career spans over four decades of hits. He has received numerous awards, including the GRAMMY Living Legend Award, NARAS Lifetime Achievement Award, Honorary Doctorate (Howard University), Kennedy Center Honors, and the National Medal of Arts Award from the President of the United States. He has also been inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters' Hall of Fame.This year of 2025 will mark the 50th ANNIVERSARY of his 1975 breakthrough album, "A Quiet Storm." His tour “Smokey Legacy Tour” will highlight this 50th anniversary as well as celebrate all of his top hits throughout the decades.Throughout his 60+ year music career, Robinson has accumulated more than 4,000 songs to his credit and continues to thrill sold-out audiences worldwide with his high tenor voice, impeccable timing, and profound sense of lyric and style.Please note: the San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this concert event.Smokey Robinson on Facebook / Instagram

Gipsy Kings, founded in 1978 in Arles and Montpellier, in southern France, are well known for their mix of Catalan rumba, flamenco, salsa, and pop. Gipsy Kings became popular with their self-titled third album, which included the songs "Djobi Djoba", "Bamboléo" and the ballad "Un Amor". Nicolas Reyes, founder and lead singer, heads this band, still made up of members of the Reyes and Baliardo families.Please note: the San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this concert.Gipsy Kinds on Facebook / Instagram

Qué onda friends!Springtime is back and so is Port of Entry with a fresh batch of new episodes. To jumpstart where we left off last year the team sits down and reflects on the joys and lessons of 2024 with a few new announcements.We will also be taking part in a few public events:San Diego City College Podfest on April 23, 2025SD City College, Room AH 306 2 pm - 4 pmTijuana Design Week on May 2, 2025Escuela Libre de Arquitectura , Tijuana, B.C. 2 pm - 3 pmHope to see you there,Y nos vemos pronto!Social media and contactFrom KPBS, “Port of Entry” tells cross-border stories that connect us. More stories at www.portofentrypod.orgFacebook: www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/portofentrypodSupport our show at www.kpbs.org/donate. Search “Port of Entry” in the gifts section to get our sling bag as a thank-you gift.If your business or nonprofit wants to sponsor our show, email corporatesupport@kpbs.org.Text or call the "Port of Entry" team at 619-500-3197 anytime with questions or comments about the show or email us at podcasts@kpbs.org.CreditsHosts: Alan Lilienthal and Natalie GonzálezWriter/Producer: Julio C. Ortiz FrancoTechnical Producer/Sound Designer: Adrian VillalobosInterim Editor: Elma González Lima Brandão Episodes translated by: Natalie González and Julio C. Ortíz FrancoDirector of Audio Programming and Operations: Lisa MorrisetteThis program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people

For more than six decades, The Beach Boys’ music has been an indelible part of American history. Their brilliant harmonies conveyed simple truths through sophisticated, pioneering musical arrangements. The Beach Boys transcended their music and have come to represent Californian culture. They provided fans around the world with a passport to experience love, youthful exuberance and surf culture. The Beach Boys are one of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful bands of all time, with over 100 million records sold worldwide.(Note: This concert will not feature Brian Wilson, Al Jardine or David Marks; the San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this program.)The Beach Boys on Facebook / Instagram

Seductive hip thrusts, finger snaps, “wah-wah” trumpets and — murder! Or, rather, an alleged murder. "Chicago’s" electrifying tale of greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and yes, murder, is the longest running American musical in Broadway history and has now been reimagined for the concert hall! Roxie, Velma, Amos, Billy and the Merry Murderesses of the Cook County Jail will bring you everything you know and love about the “Cell Block Tango,” “Mr. Cellophane,” “Nowadays” and the rest of the dynamic score, including “All That Jazz.” Whether it's your first experience or you’re a long-time fan, "Chicago" with the San Diego Symphony will have a special razzle dazzle for you quite unlike any other.Rob Fisher, conductorBianca Marroquin, vocalistSophie Carmen-Jones, vocalistLewis Cleale, vocalistJoseph London, vocalistJoseph Thalken, pianoSean McDaniel, drumsSan Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

A landmark jazz album, "Porgy & Bess" features arrangements by Miles Davis and collaborator Gil Evans from George Gershwin’s 1935 opera of the same name.Please note: the San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this concert.Gilbert Castellanos, trumpetPorgy and Bess Orchestra:Josh Nelson, conductor/pianoDoug Meeuwsen, trumpetDerek Cannon, trumpetJames Ford, trumpetKeith Fiddmont, woodwindsJean-Paul "JP" Balmat, woodwindsMatt Hall, tromboneJeanne Geiger, tromboneVisit: https://www.theshell.org/performances/porgy-and-bess/Gilbert Castellanos on Facebook / Instagram

Adrienne Warren, who earned the Tony Award for her role as Tina Turner in the Broadway smash hit Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, heats up the stage with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra and conductor Steven Reineke for an electrifying tribute to the one and only Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll. Relive Turner’s greatest hits and the music of the woman who brought to life songs including “The Best,” “Proud Mary,” “What’s Love Got to Do With It,” “Better Be Good to Me,” “Goldeneye,” “River Deep, Mountain High” and so many more.Steven Reineke, conductorAdrienne Warren, vocalistSan Diego Symphony OrchestraVisit: https://www.theshell.org/performances/simply-the-best-tina/Adrienne Warren on Facebook / Instagram

Mr. Boombastic turns “symphonic” for one night only in San Diego, as Shaggy joins forces with the San Diego Symphony and conductor Steven Reineke at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park! From the beginnings of mento, ska, Rock Steady and Reggae to modern Dance Hall, the multi-GRAMMY® award winning artist presents a survey of Jamaican popular music, including his own culture-changing contributions to the tradition, featuring “It Wasn’t Me,” “Angel,” “Mr. Boombastic” and more. Shaggy performs with his band and the San Diego Symphony Orchestra.ShaggySteven Reineke, conductorSan Diego Symphony OrchestraArrangements by David Serkin LudwigVisit: https://www.theshell.org/performances/shaggy-wsdso/Shaggy on Facebook / Instagram

Maren Morris has broken boundaries, smashed records, and affirmed herself as a dynamic vocalist, prolific songwriter, and showstopping performer on her own terms. Among numerous accolades, she has garnered a GRAMMY® Award, five ACM Awards, five CMA Awards, and three Billboard Music Awards. She has earned dozens of multiplatinum and gold certifications worldwide and tallied billions of streams. Her catalog encompasses a trio of acclaimed albums, namely "HERO" [2016], "GIRL" [2019] and "Humble Quest" [2022].Speaking to her versatility, she’s the rare force of nature equally suited to collaborating with Zedd on the 6x-platinum “The Middle” or duetting with everyone from Taylor Swift, Stevie Nicks and Sheryl Crow to Teddy Swims, Hozier and Jessie Murph on tracks. Beyond standout late-night television performances, she notably served as guest host for ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel LIVE! Not to mention, she has sold out tours on multiple continents, gracing hallowed stages in the process. Along the way, she also co-founded The Highwomen with Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby and Amanda Shires.In September 2023, Maren shared The Bridge, an EP featuring "The Tree" and "Get the Hell Out of Here," and followed with a cover of Billy Idol’s classic track “Dancing With Myself” in February 2024. She entered a bold new era with the release of her  Intermission  EP in August, which features “cut!” [feat. Julia Michaels] and the MUNA-produced and playful single “push me over”. Maren, who describes Intermission as her “heart journey and gamut of emotions packaged into 5 songs”, is always unapologetically herself – and it shows in this music and in what is next to come. Please note: the San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this concert.Maren Morris on Facebook / Instagram

8-time Grammy® Award-winning artist Beck joins the San Diego Symphony Orchestra for one night only at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park! Beck – whose artistic output includes 13 albums and hit singles such as “Loser,” “Where It’s At,” “Devil’s Haircut,” “The New Pollution,” “Jack-Ass,” “E-Pro” and “Girl” - will be joined by conductor Edwin Outwater in leading a night to remember on the San Diego Bay.- Beck- Edwin Outwater, conductor- San Diego Symphony OrchestraBeck on Facebook / Instagram