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For bands on tour, one positive COVID-19 test can spell disaster. With audiences increasingly unmasked and institutional support drying up, safety is left mostly to the artists themselves.

As a tribute to his father, photographer Hamza Abdul-Mumit explores the themes of stability and being present in our children's lives and knowing that having our children is an honor.

Crosby was a prominent figure of the free-spirited 1970s Laurel Canyon scene who helped bring folk-rock mainstream with both The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash.

Here is a list of some of KPBS' picks to ring in the Year of the Rabbit and Cat in San Diego County.

The lawsuit says Thinx underwear, long marketed as safe and sustainable, contains harmful chemical substances known as PFAS. The company denies those allegations but will pay up to $5 million.

Vijay Gupta was a 19-year-old violin prodigy when he joined the LA Philharmonic. Now he runs Street Symphony, an organization bringing music to clinics, jails and homeless shelters on Skid Row.

At-home rapid tests have become a staple of COVID-19 precautions, but some experts worry that people are relying too much on these tests and that's creating a false sense of security.

Historian Matthew Connelly says government records are marked as classified three times every second — and many of them will never be declassified. His new book is The Declassification Engine.

Velocity Irish Dance is the next generation in Irish tap. Honoring past traditions yet transporting them feet-first into the 21st century, Velocity Irish Dance redefines the idea of what an Irish dance show should be. This high-octane interpretation is expressive, free spirited, and edgy, driven by passion and pride. Velocity Irish Dance is led by Guinness World Record holder for The Fastest Feet in the World, James Devine, and five-time World Champion Irish dancer, David Geaney. These two illustrious Irish hoofers come together in an intimate, no-nonsense jam session of impossible scuffles, shuffles and every step in between. They’re joined on stage by a crew of mind-blowing musicians including one old school scratch DJ. Described by The New York Times as an “energetic intimate history lesson, more than a sequined spectacular, Velocity Irish Dance is a multimedia show for all ages, earnestly tracing the evolution of Irish dance while toying with tradition.” Velocity Irish Dance delivers on the promise of its name, staging a riveting, fast-paced celebration of the past, present and future of Irish dance. The Velocity Irish Dance show will take place on Sunday, April 3 at 7 p.m. at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts.Get your tickets here! Adults: $35-$65 Seniors (65+), Active Military, Students (age 13-21): $30-$55 Half Price Youth Tickets (12 and under): $18-$33 For more information, please visit powayonstage.org/event/velocity-irish-dance/.

Aretha Franklin is recognized as the most successful female recording artist in history, with 112 charted singles on Billboard, 18 Grammy Awards, and over 75 million records sold. Her legendary career rightfully earned her the title, “The Queen of Soul.” Through a Tribute to Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul, Damien Sneed, Franklin’s personally mentored musician, vocalist and composer, pays homage to the monarch herself. Among the show’s cherished hits are “Respect,” “Knew You Were Waiting,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Daydreaming,” “Freeway,” “Natural Woman,” and others. Joining the tour is four-time GRAMMY® Award-winner and multiple Stellar and GMA Dove Award winner Karen Clark Sheard. A gospel music legend and part of a musical dynasty, Clark Sheard is renowned throughout the music industry for her one-of-a-kind multi-octave vocal range and ability. Backed by an accomplished cast of jazz, gospel, and soul musicians and vocalists, Damien Sneed’s multi-media tribute to Aretha Franklin is a tender and spiritual reflection upon the life of an iconic industry titan. The Tribute to Aretha Franklin will take place on Friday, March 4 at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts. Get tickets here! Adults: $45-$70 Seniors (65+), Active Military, Students (age 13-21): $38-$60 Half Price Youth Tickets (12 and under): $23-$35 For more information, please visit powayonstage.org/event/the-queen-of-soul/.