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San Diego jazz saxophonist Charles McPherson is pictured in an undated photo.

Influential: Charles McPherson's Playlist

Now in his 80s, the San Diego jazz saxophonist is still performing and recently released new work. Get to know the works that shaped him and continue to drive his music.

Elaine Thompson-Herah, of Jamaica, reacts after winning the final of the women's 200-meters at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, in Tokyo.

Instagram Accidentally Blocked Elaine Thompson-Herah For Posting Her Own Sprint Wins

The fastest woman in the world was temporarily blocked from the platform after posting videos of her races. The company says it was an accident.

Panca (Paola Villaseñor) will show new work this weekend at Bread & Salt.

Panca: 'Ni De Aquí, Ni De Allá'

Panca's 'I Am the Architect of My Own Misfortune' is a building-wide solo exhibition opening Saturday at Bread & Salt

In the early 2000s, DJ Drama's mixtapes launched artists' careers and defined a new sound. But when mixtapes became a scapegoat for the music industry's collapse, Drama took the fall.

The Raid That Changed Rap

When federal agents raided DJ Drama's studio in 2007 over his Gangsta Grillz empire, he became a martyr for mixtape culture. In many ways, it never recovered.

Beyoncé in a scene from her visual album "Black is King," which premiered on Disney+.

Opinion: We Are Africans. Here's Our View Of Beyoncé's 'Black Is King'

Esther Ngumbi, a professor from Kenya, and Ifeanyi Nsofor, a doctor in Nigeria, react to the megastar's movie-length music video — and to criticism from other Africans.

DaBaby performs at Rolling Loud at Hard Rock Stadium on July 25 in Miami Gardens, Fla. He has received swift and significant backlash for comments he made at that festival.

The Music Industry Is Holding DaBaby Accountable

After making homophobic comments during a performance, rapper DaBaby has been widely criticized and dropped from multiple festivals. The fallout could mark a cultural shift in the music business.

Graffiti artist Eme Freethinker kneels in front of his portrait of George Floyd, which he painted on one of the last remaining sections of the Berlin Wall. "I remember when I came in [to paint it], some guy told me, 'You have to do it with the police over his neck,'" Freethinker says, "and I was like: 'No, man. Not like that. No.'"

In Germany, George Floyd's Death Sparks Protests — And Artwork That Honors His Life

Eme Freethinker wanted to commemorate George Floyd alive, rather than show his killing. "Some guy told me, 'You have to do it with the police over his neck,' and I was like: 'No, man. Not like that.'"

Pro-Trump supporters breeched security and stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. An investigation underway will determine if any off-duty officers were involved in the attack.

Off-Duty Police Officers Investigated, Charged With Participating In Capitol Riot

More than two dozen off-duty officers attended the pro-Trump rally. Many celebrated on social media at the time. But now they could face federal charges and find themselves out of a job.

County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher on Oct. 29, 2020, announcing $3 million in funding to bridge the digital divide for underserved students in 19 school districts and charter schools.

County Announces Internet Funding For 19 School Districts, Charter Schools

San Diego County officials Thursday announced 19 school districts and charter schools will see improved access to the internet thanks to $2 million in county funds intended to bridge a digital divide between students during distance-learning.

Sabine is a charismatic, larger-than-life personality crammed into a tiny shop in the immigrant Brussels district of Matonge.

POV: Chez Jolie Coiffure

Airs Monday, Aug. 3, 2020 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV + Thursday, Aug. 6 at 7 a.m. on KPBS 2 + PBS Video App

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