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Hugh Masekela and Friends. Celebrate his Life. Mourn the Loss (Born April 4, 1939 - Died Jan 23, 2018)

Today we celebrate the singular life of the enormously talented South African musician, vocalist and composer . . . Hugh Masekela. He is joined by friends Miriam Makeba, Letta Mbulu, the Zulus, Dianne Ross and the Supremes. Download. Share. Enjoy.

59:39 minutes (81.91 MB)

Classic Marat - Miles Davis - Sketches of Spain

Gill Evans (Arranger and and Conductor) and Miles Davis (Trumpet) broke BIG with "Sketches of Spain" in 1960. This album is one of the finest American examples of 'Third Stream' (Orchestral Jazz).

58:47 minutes (80.72 MB)

JP Marat - Handel's Messiah

Happy Holidays to those of every religion . . . or no religion at all. This Christmas Eve we present "Handel's Messiah Parts 1 & 2" (including the Hallelujah Chorus). Stay warm, safe and happy . . . while remembering . . . and working to help . . . those who are not . . .

59:58 minutes (82.35 MB)

JP Marat - Songs from Judaism, Christianity and Islam (Traditional & Alternative)

This week we celebrate songs from the Jewish, Christian and Islam traditions. Greeting and much respect to my colleagues and friends from Jewish Family Services, Muslim Family Services, CRIS Columbus Refugee and Immigration Services, Barrack Recreation Center and Marysville Reformatory for Women.

58:23 minutes (80.17 MB)

JP Marat - American Roots Music - Volume 1

Before there was Rock n Roll, Blues or Country . . . there was American Roots Music.

58:17 minutes (80.04 MB)

JP Marat - Women's Voices - Torch Songs from Around the World

Songs of Love & Longing from Europe, Asia, Africa and the USA. This afternoon's musical artists include: Nelly Furtado, Nina Simone, AKDong, Adele, Amy Winehouse, Asa, APink, Say Lou Lou & Lindstrom, Jessie Ware, Kate Bush, Fiona Apple, Maude Maggart, GFriend, Dolly Parton.

57:35 minutes (79.09 MB)

JP Marat - Charlotte Gainesbourgh - Rest - Released on April 17, 2017

French Actress and Singer Charlotte Gainesbourgh has just released one of my favorite albums of 2017. You've seen her films including Jane Eyre, Les Miserables, 21 Grams and Melancholia. Her latest collection of tracks, primarily in French, are lovely, innovative and artful. Is "Rest" the best album of the year ?

58:57 minutes (80.96 MB)

JP Marat - David Bowie - Hunky Dory

"Hunky Dory" is one of my favorite David Bowie Albums. It was released in 1971. The instrumentals are understated. The vocals are sublime.

28:19 minutes (38.88 MB)

Songs of Africa: Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Asa, Papa Wemba, Paul Simon/Graceland, Savuka

SONGS from SOUTH AFRICA, NIGERIA AND THE CONGO Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Asa (Asha), Papa Wemba, Tracks from Graceland, Savuka

56:05 minutes (77.01 MB)

Nixon in China (English Language Opera) and Red Detachment of Women (Chinese Ballet)

Today we proffer the first act of the English Language Opera "Nixon in China" written by John Adams (libretto by Alice Goodman). This opera tells the story of Richard Nixon's trip to China in 1972 which helped reverse decades of hostility between our two nations. Later in the show we present "The Red Detachment of Women." This was the Chinese ballet/symphony/opera presented to Richard and Patricia Nixon during their visit. It tells the story of Wu, an oppressed female peasant who is beaten by her landlord and left for dead. Wu revives, escapes to the mountains and joins the "Red Detachment of Women" who return to overthrow the landlord and liberate her village. As the situation on the Korean peninsula deteriorates, these works are presented in the hope that listeners will reflect upon the hardship caused by national antagonisms and promote relationships of mutual trust and benefit, particularly with those with whom we disagree.

58:55 minutes (80.92 MB)
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