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EPISODE · Mar 20, 2025 · 45 MIN

Pianist Omar Sosa says 'jazz is a philosophy'

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Grammy Award-nominated pianist and bandleader Omar Sosa will be coming to San Diego on Thursday for his local debut, as part of the Athenaeum jazz spring concert series.Sosa sat down with Midday Edition host Jade Hindmon to talk about his upcoming concert and his musical journey."Jazz is a philosophy. And the philosophy is freedom," Sosa said.Then, KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando previews a new "Doctor Who" exhibit at the Comic-Con Museum.And finally, as part of the weekend arts preview, KPBS arts reporter Julia Dixon Evans sits down with the author of a new short story collection, "Alternative Facts," which looks at our post-truth era.Guests:Omar Sosa, musicianRamie Tateishi, professor, National UniversityEmily Greenberg, author of "Alternative Facts"Julia Dixon Evans, arts reporter and podcast host, KPBS

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