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Originally from Burkina Faso, West Africa, Adama Bilorou brings his fresh, upbeat, funky take on Afro-jazz to California! Street jazz meets polyrhythmic West African rhythms, overlaid with Bilorou’s passion for broadening the scope of traditional West African instruments and his intention to take his audiences on a sound journey without boundaries. Bilorou’s agility, expertise and talent on instruments like the kora (West African harp), balafon (West African xylophone) and djembe are augmented by his five-piece contemporary band, creating an unforgettable experience of superior musicianship, rhythm and connection. For more infromation visit: dizzysjazz.com Stay Connected on Facebook

Jam Master Jay, one-third of the iconic hip-hop group Run-DMC, was killed in 2002 over a cocaine deal gone bad. A jury found two men guilty of the murder, including his godson.

We can make many changes at home and in our daily lives to protect our climate. But where do we start?

With a dramatic jump in cases — and a strain of mpox that is deadlier than the virus that went global in 2022 — specialists are scrambling to rein it in.

Witness the debut of Stefan Cwik’s In Search of Time commission, composed to explore the essence of time itself and inspired by the art of Tatiana Ortiz-Rubio. Both artists will be present to speak about their creative processes. Also featured on this lush program is the Camarada commission from world-renowned violinist/composer Mark O’Connor, The Fallen, a flute and string concerto that honors our Veterans and remembers those who died in Iraq. Let the power of music wash over you, as this multi-sensory experience awakens your senses and ignites your imagination. Featuring | Beth Ross Buckley, flute David Buckley, violin Angela Wang, violin Travis Maril, viola Lars Hoefs, cello Mackenzie Leighton, double bass Dana Burnett, piano Stefan Cwik, visiting composer Event Schedule | 6:00 p.m. - Senses: A Human Bistro opens in the UC San Diego Park & Market lobby for mingling. Beer, wine, a signature cocktail, and snacks are available for purchase. 7:00 p.m. - Pre-concert Interview 7:30 PM - Concert Begins A Note About Parking | A limited number of parking spots will be available to reserve at Park & Market for $20 a spot. You can choose to add on a parking pass to your purchase for $20, which will ensure you have parking reserved under your name at Park & Market. Remaining parking will be available first come, first served, for $20 a spot IN CASH in the Park & Market building. Please enter the parking garage on 11th, between Market & G. Park in the garage at Level B1 and take the elevator to the first floor. Alternatively, we recommend reserving a spot at a nearby garage (prices vary). Spots can be reserved independently through ACE Parking. Try the Trolley! Music of the Americas @ Park & Market is also easily accessed by public transit on the MTS UC San Diego Blue Line! 1100 Market Street is right around the corner from the trolley stop at Park & Market Station. With the expanded UC San Diego Blue Line from UTC to San Ysidro, and new free Park & Ride locations, San Diego MTS has made it easier for patrons to enjoy a Camarada concert without the hassle of parking. Fares are typically $5 roundtrip and free parking is offered at the Old Town station.

One person was killed and at least 21 others were injured in the attack outside Union Station in Kansas City.

Curious about the hundreds of different ways STEAM surrounds us and intersects with pop culture and our everyday lives? Join 17 IF/THEN® Ambassadors, women leaders in science, math, engineering, and technology, for the second IF/THEN® STEAM Fair at the Comic-Con Museum in Balboa Park Friday, July 21 through Sunday, July 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 17 STEAM superheroes with careers including conservation biology, cosmetic chemistry, forest ecology, aerospace engineering, archaeology, computer science and robot development for three days of free STEAM fun at the Comic-Con Museum. This event is free to the public and does not require Comic-Con Convention badges. Families, teens, and kids of all ages are welcome: Participate in experiments and demonstrations like powering technology with fruit, mini-excavations, searching for wildlife with radio signals, coding robots, learning about earthquake magnitude using spaghetti and more. Watch each Ambassador give a 15 minute splash talk about their unique career pathways, days in the life with amazing STEAM jobs, anecdotes from the field, and more. Visit with a variety of coalition members with pop up tables including representatives of The Fleet Science Center, FlexAir Flight School, Cosplay for Science, the Nuevo Foundation, Exologik, and Venture Unified. For more information visit here

The NCAA basketball tournaments can be onslaught of unfamiliar names and terms enough to make any casual viewer nervous. We're here to help. (Except for NET. We can't explain NET.)

The country's supreme court has temporarily banned Patanjali, a leading maker of ayurvedic products with ties to the prime minister, from advertising certain items due to a history of false claims.

Beyoncé teased, confirmed and dropped new music in the span of less than an hour during Sunday's Super Bowl. She released two songs, Texas Hold 'Em" and "16 carriages," promising more in March.