J.P. Marat

Big Barking Dog Alternative Radio salutes Columbus Youth Boxing. Sincere thanks to the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department for all their good work in our community. This afternoon we offer interviews from the Barack Recreation Center intercut with musical conversations with the late, great Muhammad Ali. We also congratulate the 2018 Columbus Boxing Legends including: Tony Cupe, Bill Dynamite Douglas, William C. Hodge, John Johnson, Hilmer Kenty, Steven U. Scarver, Troy Speakman, John Summerall, Edward Williams, Lee Williams and Forest Winchester. Opening Track is "Ready for the Fight" by The Young Punx. Closing song is "Take Care of Business" by Nina Simone.

Come to Barack Recreation Center (580 East Woodrow Ave / off Parson's Avenue) on February 17, 2018 from 5pm to 8pm to meet/greet legendary Boxing Champions and also to watch 12 rounds of Boxing (all ages, girls/boys, women/men). Tickets are $10 adults / $5 kids. Proceeds go to supporting Barrack Recreation Center Boxing Room and Travel Team.

Brian Eno presents discrete music inspired by the Apollo missions to the moon.

Today's Classic Bands from the 1960's and 70's include: Blue Magic, Nina Simone, The Who, Chicago, Dave Brubeck, Jimi Hendrix, James Brown, Grace Slick, The Spinners, The Beatles and Mott the Hopple

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.

Great songs from Tez Cadey (French Music Producer), The African Children's Choir, Johnny Clegg & Savuka and Zoo Brazil . . . This world is filled with life and hope . . .

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).

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 . . .

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.

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