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A Czech playwright introduced the word to English in the 1920s. But back then, it wasn't analogous to machinery. New interpretations of the robot reflect a modernity once skewered by the writer.

Fusing the sounds of jazz and Afrobeat, Kokoroko has developed a burgeoning reputation for their energetic, soul-shaking sound. Led by trumpeter Shelila Maurice-Grey and drummer Onome Edgeworth, the London-based septet was named “ones to watch” by the Guardian in 2019 after their song “Abusey Junction” racked up hundreds of millions of streams across Spotify, YouTube, and other streaming platforms. Since their inception almost six years ago, Kokoroko has played in clubs, theaters, and festivals around the world, including a set at Coachella in 2024. Their most recent release, a 15-minute, four-song extended play entitled “Get the Message,” released last November, explores the need for community, connection, and relationships. Visit: Kokoroko Kokoroko on Instagram and Facebook

It’s being billed as a Solutions Showdown. Voice of San Diego’s annual Politifest is slated for Saturday, Oct. 4 at the University of San Diego.

The Latin Master, Irving Flores, and his Latin Jazz Ensemble return to Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 221st session of Dim Sum & Jazz Seating Begins at 6 p.m. Music from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations! About Irving Flores Irving Flores is an accomplished pianist, composer, arranger and music producer. He has performed with Bill Watrous, Charles McPherson, Abraham Laboriel, Poncho Sanchez, Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Alex Acuna, Akira Jimbo, Rene Camacho, Cuba’s “El Negro” Hernandez, Gilbert Castellanos, Peter Sprague. Irving’s approach to music is deeply rooted in his cultural heritage and his belief in the power of music to transcend boundaries. He is committed to nurturing the next generation of musicians through his work as an educator and mentor, focusing on the intricate rhythms of Afro-Cuban and Latin jazz. Irving’s career is marked by notable collaborations and performances with jazz icons such as Poncho Sanchez, Airto Moreira, and the Spanish Harlem Orchestra. His skills as an arranger and producer shine through in projects like the acclaimed “Tribute to Frank Sinatra” with the San Diego Symphony and his stirring arrangements for international stars like Luis Miguel. Irving’s recent work includes the much-anticipated album “Armando Mi Conga,” recorded live in New York City and featuring a roster of legendary musicians. “Performing with Irving is an experience unlike any other. His ability to connect with both the audience and his fellow musicians elevates every performance to something truly magical.” — Gilbert Castellanos Want to know more events happening Golden Island? Join our Newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/4778e446b683/golden-island-newsletter Like Dim Sum & Jazz? Check out the rest of the schedule below! www.bardicmanagement.com/golden-island Visit: https://www.bardicmanagement.com/golden-island/san-diego/live-music/irving-flores/september-12-2025 Irving Flores on Instagram and Facebook

President Trump plans to tap an economist from the conservative Heritage Foundation to oversee the Bureau of Labor Statistics. He fired the previous leader after a disappointing jobs report.

President Trump argues that the Federal Reserve should cut interest rates to make buying a house cheaper. Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich warns that could backfire.

A proposal advancing in the legislature would require California hospitals to pre-screen patients for charity care before sending out medical bills.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched an unprecedented review of routine shots given to kids, alarming public health experts.

After the Zika outbreak ended in Brazil, many families faced a new reality: a child whose life was irrevocably altered after the mother contracted the virus while pregnant. Here's what happened next.

A new book raises the specter that corporate offshoring of manufacturing may have undermined America's lead in technological innovation and even its national security.