Phil Kosdan has been a political-philosopher ever since he graduated NYU in 1971 as a Sociology major. He works as an Acupuncturist/Chinese Herbalist. Kosdan also holds a M.A. in Psychology from Vermont College. He’s been married for 34 years and … More …
Curtis White has been writing for his whole life, fiction and non-fiction. His most recent book is Transcendent art and dharma in a time of collapse. “In Transcendent, celebrated cultural critic Curtis White, asks what Buddhism will look like in … More …
What happens when a person decides to live their life making the world a better place for everyone? Gary Feuerstein is a person you’ve probably never heard of, but he’s led an interesting life, always in service to others through … More …
Paradigms offered up 51 episodes in 2022, each featuring a person or persons engaged in exploration of the human condition through a variety of means; creative expression and the arts such as music film literature, science, supporting refugees, saving animals, … More …
Lorraine Klaasen and Mongezi Ntaka have just released an album of music Ukubonga (Gratitude), a collection of songs from the Southern Africa’s Township music songbook. It’s beautiful music with a message of life! “Lorraine Klaasen, the daughter of legendary South … More …
Scott Hongell has been making music since he was a small child, and music has been a thread throughout his life. He’s not a rock star nor is he trying to be one. Scott’s music is his way of sharing … More …
Cosy Sheridan returns to Paradigms after 12 years, and 6 albums! A lot has happened in Cosy’s life since 2010. We’re catching up, discussing life’s changes, and listening to music. Cosy Sheridan has been on the American folk music scene … More …
Dan McCarthy has appreciated the work of Hunter S. Thompson for many years. This inspired Dan to find a way to musicalize Thompson’s words. The result is Some Jaded, Atavistic Freakout, a jazz concept album that is unique both in … More …
Elexa Dawson has released a new song Speak Again as a follow-up to her debut album Music is Medicine. Elexa is a songwriter and performing artist who is inspired by her life experience and her relationship with the land. Her … More …
Aimée Allen grew up listening to jazz and singing. As a young adult Aimée made her way to Paris to study music, and it is there she started performing professionally. Aimée has since traveled the world bringing her own stylings … More …
The Supplicants are David Boyce, Richard Howell, David Ewell and Sameer Gupta. They’ve released a new album Formless. Recorded in one day, this record is an invitation to a 2-hour musical journey through the imaginations of the players, and you. … More …
Jeff Rupert returns to Paradigms after 5 years to share about his new record with The Jazz Professors inspired by Pablo Picasso called Blues & Cubes. The Jazz Professors are all accomplished artists who also teach. They are Jeff Rupert … More …
Dan Storper, founder of Putumayo World Music, joins Baruch to talk about the new Putumayo record which he co-curated with Linda Ronstadt. The album, Feels Like Home, is a collection of songs from Ronstadt’s life, performed by a variety of … More …
Roy T. Anderson returns to Paradigms to talk about his most recent documentary film project African Redemption: The Life and Legacy of Marcus Garvey. Roy was on the show in 2015 talking about his film Queen Nanny: Legendary Maroon Chieftainess. … More …
Ernesto Cervini is a drummer and composer who has just composed and produced a new record called Joy. The music is inspired by a series of mystery books featuring Chief Inspector Gamache written by Louise Penny. Amy Cervini, Ernesto’s sister … More …
Lucy Kaplansky has released her 8th record Last Days of Summer, a collection of songs written during lockdown with some great covers for good measure. Lucy has been making music for decades, writing songs and collaborating with wonderful players. This … More …
Steven Keene returns to Paradigms to share some new music and to talk about the current state of the human condition. The new music is topical and powerful. Soon is a moving look at what’s been happening and what we … More …
The Playing For Change Band has a new self-titled record out! The music is joyous and energetic, drawing from numerous musical traditions. Playing For Change is all about inspiring people to connect through music. Founded by Mark Johnson and Whitney … More …
Jocelyn Jones grew up around artists. She spent her early life in the company of all manner of creatives, in her family and her community, eventually following the path of acting and then becoming a well regarded acting teacher. Jocelyn’s … More …
Sergio Pereira returns to Paradigms to share his newest record Finesse, a collection of songs that will calm and relax you, while infusing you with life force and light! Composed and recorded during lockdown, Finesse brings together (virtually) a group … More …
Kabir Sehgal, and brothers Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash, have come together to create a new record Sand And Foam: Music Inspired by Kahlil Gibran. All three musicians are accomplished in their own right. Together, with guest musicians … More …
Esbe is a London-based musician, however her music is inspired by her North African and Eastern European heritage, as well as British folk, Jazz, and Indian classical music. Esbe returns to Paradigms with a new record I Might Be Dreaming, … More …
Eljuri is back on Paradigms to preview her new high energy amazing record Reflexión. The full album hasn’t been released yet (it drops September 30, 2022) but we are lucky to have three of the new songs and a conversation … More …
Dan Navarro has released a new record Horizon Line, 10 songs from before and during pandemic. In the spring of 2021 Dan hit the road for his first cross-country drive in many years, writing songs, inspired by the human condition. … More …
Rafael Greco is a composer and multi instrumentalist performer from Venezuela. He played for years with multi Latin Grammy winners Guaco and has recently released his debut album Dice Que Vive (Signs Of Life). This collection of original songs offers … More …
Araceli Poma and Matt Geraghty are Afro-Andean Funk and they have just released their first album The Sacred Leaf. This project and this music bring together Afro-Andean culture with other African and Caribbean musical traditions as well as electronica and … More …
Dan Jacobson grew up in Denver, Colorado, with his mothers parents close by, both survivors of the Holocaust in Europe during WWII. Dan’s grandfather Steve was born in a small village in Romania before the war, but the war came … More …
Grimaldo del Solar and Sylvia Falcón, both from Peru, have come together to create PUNKU, the eponymously titled debut of their collaboration. The music blends traditional Andean rhythms, instruments, and melodies, with contemporary electronica and Rock/Rap styles, creating a powerful … More …
Dean Cycon is the founder of Dean’s Beans, whose mission statement is a model for ethical, socially responsible, Earth friendly business practices. After 30 profitable years working with an ethical business model, Dean is retiring and turning the company into … More …
Hannah Baiardi returns to Paradigms to share her new record Magic, a sumptuous feast of jazz keyboard and vocals, all original songs, that will smooth out your day. Hannah has the gift of creating songs and musical compositions that embody … More …
Peter Yarrow is one of our better angels. He’s been a voice of conscience, peacemaking, love and decency, for three quarters of a century! Peter, Paul (Stookey) & Mary (Travers) gave voice to generations of children and adults around the … More …
Bart Moore has just released his second album Graveyards Wind & War a compilation of original songs. His first record is Curse of Los Lunas. Bart is a storyteller. His songs explore real stories and offer windows into human lives … More …
Mike Stevens has been playing harmonica since he was a child. He’s played with world class musicians and has graced the stage of The Grand Ole Opry. His playing is virtuoso. The harmonica may seem a humble instrument, but Mike … More …
Edith Letner, Yacouba Sissoko, and Banning Eyre, are Voyagers, a trio playing fusion music with facets of Jazz, various African, Folk, and other musical traditions. Each has achieved mastery with their instruments, and continues to learn and explore. Together they … More …
Loreena McKennitt returns to Paradigms after 4 years to talk about the 30th anniversary of her breakthrough record The Visit. Loreena is about to launch a Canadian Tour where she will be performing the album in its entirety along with … More …
Chris Butcher is a trombonist, recording engineer, and more, and Holly Devon is a writer artist philosopher. Along with Sabertooth Swing band leader Romain Beauxis, and other artists, they have just released a new album Delta Bound which is a recounting … More …
Ezra Gale is a multi instrumentalist songwriter storyteller media fusing visionary, who has recently allowed his alter ego The Eargoggle to release a double album with accompanying comic books, one for each record in the album. The music and the … More …
Mike Mullins has been playing music since childhood. He’s played guitar on over 100 records but his true musical love is the mandolin, so he’s just released a record of just mandolin music 8-String Sketches. Reinventing familiar tunes for the … More …
Peter Ward‘s new book The Price of Immortality The Race to Live Forever examines the quest for immortality by meeting “The Immortalists” and learning about their ideas and their methods; what’s working? The prolongation of life has been desired by … More …
“Giuseppe Paradiso is a drummer, recording artist and composer active both as a bandleader of MERIDIAN 71, a world-jazz music project based in Boston, as well as a freelance recording and live musician across different music genres.” – Giuseppe-Paradiso.com Giuseppe … More …
Jason Tamba was born and raised in Congo. In his early 20’s he moved to South Africa and played withe the band Afro Fiesta. He now lives in the US and has just released his second solo album Don’t Give … More …
Rupert Wates has released a new album For the People, new songs written mostly in the first person, based on old English folk tales. Rupert records his albums in one take, playing the whole thing straight through and then turning … More …
Mamak Khadem has released her fourth album Remembrance which is a collection of Persian poetry set to music. The poems/songs speak to loss, love, and continuity. The music is beautiful, emotional, and beautifully performed. Mamak is from Iran but has … More …
Emma G is a musician, songwriter, author and youth empowerment coach. Now living in the US, Emma was born and raised in New Zealand where, among other things, she was lead singer for Auckland rockers Static Era. Her personal story … More …
David Barritt is a former journalist who has worked in animal welfare for 23 years. He established the International Fund for Animal Welfare’s (IFAW) South African office before becoming IFAW’s Africa Director. After a break running a successful public relations … More …
Haji Mike is a self described Dub Poet, Radio Presenter, DJ, Writer, and Doctor of Philosophy. Born in Marathovounbo, Cyprus and then raised in London, England, Haji Mike has traveled extensively, touring his own dub-hip hop-acid funk-dance and world music. … More …
Dr. Ken Friedman, Ph.D. is Associate Professor of Medicine at the Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, NJ. Dr. David Maughan, Ph.D. is a Research Professor at the University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, VT. who has been … More …
Jake Dailey has started Rake Force, “Mobile response team for biomass reclamation and carbon negative conservation services. We use regenerative and permaculture strategies to restore ecosystems and individuals.” – rakeforce.us Jake describes how Rake Force works with goats to reduce … More …
Heather Sarona has released Head Above Water, 9 tracks of original music, her first full album. The songs are all very personal, examining relationship as it ends, as it begins, as it endures, perfect for Valentine’s Day! Heather is one … More …
Small Island, Big Song is a multimedia project spanning continents, involving dozens of indigenous people from the region, celebrating the Pacific and Indian Oceans and raising awareness as to the peril Earth’s oceans currently face from pollution, and the effects … More …
Day Schildkret is known for his creative exploration Morning Altars. Day has a new book out Hello, Goodbye – 75 Rituals for Times of Loss, Celebration, and Change. Day describes it as a “cookbook” for making rituals to return to … More …
Simon Webster has been playing music since he was a child, first the violin, then, as a teenager, he discovered drums, and that was that. Simon has played with World Music artists and traveled the world, studying local percussion styles … More …
The Terry Family Band – Jim, Graham and Clark, have released a record Hometown Tragedies; a dozen songs about painful personal, national and human tragedies, that are surprisingly uplifting. The Terry Family resides in Napa, California, where they have been … More …
Bernard O’Neill returns to Paradigms to share a new collaboration, Sharka with Chaka Chouka (Simon Webster, Haji Mike and Mouna Eddrou), a collection of Mediterranean rhythms and powerful poetry. This project was created during lockdown, and reflects very much the … More …
Gordie Tentrees has just released his eighth album Mean Old World, a collection of songs about Gordie’s real life experiences, his favorite song-writing topic. Living in the Yukon in Canada, where music is a part of the social fabric, Gordie … More …
In 2012 Alison Perry envisioned Central Oregon Veteran’s Ranch to be “a working ranch that restores purpose and spirit to veterans of all ages.” Nine years later the ranch exists just north of Bend in Central Oregon; 19 acres of … More …
Si Kahn is a folk musician and writer whose music and books depict human stories that support and inspire participation in making things better for everyone. Si is a person of conscience, so for 50+ years all causes of liberation … More …
Roddy Ellias has released a new record Not This Room. With his gentle guitar, the powerful lyrics of Sandra Nicholls, and the excellent musicianship of the players, this record is an exploration and expression of life during Covid. This music, … More …
Lisa Ann Wright hails from northern Virginia where she grew up listening to all the music she could from punk to the singer/songwriters of the 1970’s and the country music of the time. So far she’s released a full album … More …
Lili Haydn and Itai Disraeli of Opium Moon return to Paradigms, this time with bandmates Hamid Saeidi and MB Gordy, to talk about their new album Night + Day. Opium Moon’s self titled first album won a Grammy in 2018. … More …
Mary Lou Fulton has released her first record. All the songs are originals except for one cover of an old Leadbelly song. Mary Lou has been a journalist at the Washington Post and the Los Angeles Times. Her new record … More …
George Mann has been playing music for most of his life. You might remember him from his Hail to the Thief days! He’s also been a journalist and a union organizer. His latest records are A World Like This and … More …
Laura Love has just made this beautiful record Uppity. With a sweet and kind voice, and beautiful instrumentation, Love sings to us of heartbreak and the need for justice, of the pain that racism brings and the need for healing. … More …
Patricia Wixon has been a poet since childhood. Now in her 80’s Wixon lives in her native Oregon with husband Vince where they curate the legacy of Oregon Poet Laureate William Stafford. In her latest book The Great Hunt and … More …
Sundar Viswanathan returns to Paradigms to share the new record Worldview, which will be released October 29, 2021. With his band Avataar, Sundar has crafted a set of 8 songs honoring and proclaiming/calling for better care and consideration for the … More …
Sonia Aimy has a new record out, Reconnect, as part of her creative response to Covid. Nigerian born, Sonia Aimy has lived in Europe and is currently in Canada. She has graced stages around the world with her conscious upbeat … More …
“Esbe is a composer, producer, and vocalist from London. Her music is an eclectic blend of many influences, from her pure classical roots, but uniquely drawing on contemporary, world music and film scoring.” – esbemusic.uk Esbe has a catalog of … More …
John Reed and Ali Karim continue their creative friendship with a new record Breathe. This album takes the listener on an elemental journey. In conversation, John, Ali, and Baruch get into the inspirations and methods that went into this project, … More …
Ray Soul is a Jazz Bassist and Composer. He’s also a person who has experienced some of the challenges life has to offer, and he addresses that through his music. His latest project explores the issue of suicide through music, … More …
Staci Griesbach returns to Paradigms to share her new record My George Jones Songbook. Covering songs from the great Country singer/songwriter George Jones, Staci brings this music into the Jazz world with new arrangements, bringing her own emotions and meanings … More …
Long time collaborators and Paradigms alums Katayoun Gardazi and Shujaat Hussein Khan have teamed up with Shaho Andalibi and Shariq Mustafa to bring us the album This Pale, a musical exploration of Rumi as experienced through the lens of modern … More …
Jef Stott and Mah Ze Tar have created Zikr Project, a 4-EP (so far!) cycle of music that explores inner space, love and connection, through the fusion of Middle Eastern music with modern instruments and arrangements. The first two EPs … More …
Trevor Tchir has just released his first record in 12 years! It’s called Sun & Moon. This is a collection of songs that explore very personal themes like the love of one’s children, the loss of a parent, and more. … More …
Wayne Alpern has a new record out called Frankenstein. This is a follow-up to Skeleton and he’s just completing Bride of Frankenstein. Yes there is a theme but it’s not what you might think. Wayne explains in the interview. The … More …
Troy Roberts and Tim Jago have been playing music together since their college days. They’re both in demand as session players, they both teach, have their own bands, and are part of a group of friends who jam together. They’ve … More …
Pete Davis is a writer and civic advocate from Virginia. He is currently working with the Democracy Policy Institute promoting democracy in the United States. Pete’s new book is Dedicated: The Case for Commitment in an Age of Infinite Browsing. … More …
Sarah Aroeste returns to Paradigms to share her current project. Sarah has been exploring her Sephardic roots for much of her life; the culture, the music and the nearly extinct language Ladino. In this new record, and the subsequent videos, … More …
Richard X Bennett plays the piano. He’s an extremely intelligent person, with an inquisitive mind, and it comes across in the music. His new record RXB3 is a collection of pieces mostly written and all recorded during the Covid-19 lockdown … More …
Britton Patrick Morgan hails from Eastern Kentucky where his family has lived, worked, and made music for generations. Inspired by the place, the people, and the music he heard, Britton has become a multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriter. He’s just released his second … More …
Brian Woodruff has been inspired by music since childhood. He chose the drums as his instrument and never looked back. Brian is an accomplished composer working mainly in Jazz but integrating Rock and Blues into his music as well. The … More …
Karin Stein and Ed East are Calle Sur. They’ve been playing together for 2 decades, bringing Latin American music together with mountain music of the global south and Jazz. Their new record Cancun adds keyboards and rhythm to create music … More …
Dario Acosta Teich has been in love with music since childhood. Growing up in Argentina with parents who encouraged him, a father who was a musician, Dario found himself drawn to numerous styles. In his recent recordings Dario offers listeners … More …
David Howard hails from New Haven, Connecticut, where he grew up inspired by music at home, musicians he met through his Dad, fantastic players who came through town or were part of the local music scene. David’s primary instrument is … More …
Mina Blair has written a book about her healing journey after the death of her daughter, Francesca. The book Not for the last time starts with Francesca’s final illness and death, which is not depressing though it is sad. Mina … More …
James Amutabi and Amani Will of Hoodhippie Universe join Baruch to share their current project Decolonization for Dreamers. This is not so much an interview as an experience of poetry, altruism, and good old fashioned Hippie Love. Whether you’re an … More …
Hannah Baiardi has a new record, Straight From The Soul, and it really is. Between her composing, playing, singing and arranging, Hannah shows us her soul, her heart, her talent. The music inhabits a niche between Jazz and R & … More …
Susan Aglukark is one of those people whose mission in life is so inspiring, so focused and loving; the essence of the Paradigms mission. “Singer / songwriter Susan Aglukark is one of Canada’s most unique artists and a leading voice … More …
Richard Ford is a bassist who has played with some of the biggest names in the Rock Music world. He’s spent the last decade or so scoring films. In 2018 he released an EP, and now he’s released the follow … More …
Eleanor Dubinsky and Frank Ponzio play music together. Frank’s sister Sally experienced the loss of her son through drug overdose. At a certain point in her grieving Sally wrote a poem which she “received” from her son. Sally, Frank and … More …
GNL (Greatness No Limit) Zamba returns to Paradigms to share his new record The Spear. Zamba’s latest album is a triumph of Afro Human Centric Hip hop and Rock with Punk undertones. The message coming through these songs is a … More …
Rupert Wates was born and grew up in the UK where he started his musical life. He currently divides his time between New York City and Colorado. He’s just released a new record called Lamentations, a collection of songs that … More …
Lyle Workman has a new record Uncommon Measures. You’ve heard Lyle’s music in movies and TV shows, now he’s released this album of fantastic instrumentals that blend Rock, Jazz, Classical, and more. It’s an amazing collection of music for your … More …
Grammy-winning Singer, Violinist, Composer Lili Haydn is releasing a new album More Love featuring the powerful single Sayonara. Whether it’s a solo album, a record with her band Opium Moon, a score for a film or TV show, Lili is … More …
Matt McGinn is a musician from Northern Ireland. A few years back he was inspired to make a record called Lessons of War. He wrote and co-wrote the 10 songs on the album, and they are sure to move you. … More …
Brooklyn Raga Massive is a musical cultural community of people committed to the musical form “The Raga” which is the main paradigm of Indian Classical Music. Neel Murgai and David Ellenbogan, two principles in BRM, join Baruch to share new … More …
Meet The Tiptons Sax Quartet (minus their drummer Robert Kainar) Amy Denio, Jessica Lurie, Sue Orfield and Tina Richarson. Each an accomplished musician/composer/educator in their own right, they’ve been playing together for decades, and they have a new record out … More …
Michaeleen Doucleff, Ph.D. works as a correspondent for NPR’s Science Desk. In 2015 she was part of the team that won a George Foster Peabody Award for their coverage of the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. She holds a Doctorate … More …
Duncan Reed returns to Paradigms to share his new record The Road Part I. It’s a collection of songs inspired by places Duncan has visited on his travels. The music is poignant and beautiful. The Road Part II will be … More …
Alexander McCabe is a saxophonist and composer. Originally from Boston, he’s made his life in New York City since the 1980s. He’s a regular on the Jazz scene, but he has also played in the Ska band Mephiskapheles, toured with … More …
The Americana soul artist / activist Lilli Lewis, known as the Folk Rock Diva, ushered in 2020 curating Folk Alliance International’s Louisiana Red Hot Records Roots & Rhythm Showcase as Label Manager and A&R Head, and is spearheading FAI’s new … More …
Debbie Aung Din Taylor is one of the principals in Proximity Designs, founded in 2004 with the commitment to bring social interest design to Myanmar’s underserved rural families. Debbie explains to Baruch what Proximity Designs has been working on and … More …
In 2018 John Redmon and Thomas J. Dawson, Jr. teamed up to record a fresh and new jazzy version of What a Wonderful World arranged by Dawson. Next thing you know they have recorded a whole album Honoring Louis Armstrong. … More …
Steven Keene is paying attention to what he perceives, and writing songs. Born in Brooklyn, Steve came up through the club and café scene in Greenwich Village in the 1990’s. Steve has recorded a number of records. The new one … More …
“In Fermentation as Metaphor, Sandor Ellix Katz— bestselling author and James Beard Award winner—meditates on his unique art and work, drawing fascinating connections between microbial communities and aspects of human culture: politics, religion, social and cultural movements, art, music, sexuality, … More …
Andy Desmond was a rocker who played with many of the great Rock’n’Roll artists of the 20th century; Fleetwood Mac, Fairport Convention, Hall and Oates, Randy Newman, Ry Cooder, and others. Then something happened and he discovered a different path. … More …
“Legend has it that Celtic Monks used a specially prepared mixture of ashes obtained from the burning of the boughs of nine sacred trees – Alder, Ash, Birch, Elm, Hazel, Oak, Rowan, Willow and Yew. The use of the ash … More …
Wayne Mcsweeney came to San Francisco, California, from Ireland in 1996. Being himself, a person of conscience and curiousity, he sought out the Tenderloin where he found beauty and brokenness and humanity. It’s Christmas, a time where supposedly people remember, … More …
Nightsong is John Reed, Jo Beth Young, and Ali Karim. Their new record is 16 songs inspired by the past to inform the present for a more deliberate and better future for humanity. The album release is December 21, Winter … More …
CeCe Gable is a Jazz vocalist who has performed throughout the US, Europe, and Japan. Originally from Ohio, CeCe has moved around, spent time in Vermont, and eventually settled down in Reno, Nevada where she has been a featured Guest … More …
Jim Kweskin has been an iconic figure on the music scene for decades! He grew up listening to the music of his time, Swing and Jazz and Folk, and went on to found the Jim Kweskin Jug Band. Kweskin has … More …
Alba Careta is a jazz trumpet player, and a composer. She is from Catalonia, and has spent time in Holland studying music. Her recent record Alades is a triumph. Careta’s compositions, her playing, and the other players on the record, … More …
Zen Zadravec is a composer and musician, tapping into his native creativity and channeling it through jazz. Have you ever met someone who speaks multiple languages? Zen, the multi-instrumentalist, speaks multiple musical languages. The new record is Human Revolution and … More …
Dahlia Dumont is The Blue Dahlia. Raised in Brooklyn, a traveler and student of human nature, Dahlia writes, composes, sings and plays music that Is both light and solid. She explores styles from Post-war Pop to contemporary electronica. Dahlia is … More …
Ruthless Cosmopolitans is a cathartic/parodic/prophetic response to the spiraling state of our nation, and the world. Music, poetry, performance and imagery are the mediums employed to spread this synaesthetic form of sympathetic magic. Word. Sound. Sign. Signal. ” – ruthlesscosmopolitans.com … More …
Whether it’s the change of the seasons, a fun night to play, a ritual of grief and renewal, the thinning of the veils between the living and the dead, Dîa de los Muertos, whatever it means to you, the end … More …
Brad Lauretti performs as This Frontier Needs Heroes, an interesting name which he will explain during the interview. The new record is Go With the Flow. Brad brings a country progressive folk sensibility to his music. The songs are about … More …
Matt DeMerritt plays tenor, alto, and baritone saxes, flute, keyboards, and melodica. He’s an accomplished sideman and a composer in his own right. Matt has recorded his first album Fool’s Journey, bringing the symbolism and wisdom of Tarot to us … More …
Betty LaDuke has been making art that addresses the human condition for seven decades! Her current works address many of our current social, political, and environmental challenges; tall wooden panels depicting various abstract and representational human situations, presented with bright … More …
“Nsimbi is a Ugandan – American international award-winning duo formed by Ugandan hip-hop pioneer GNL Zamba and American world fusion artist Miriam Tamar.” – Nsimbimusic.com Miriam and Zamba join Baruch to discuss their musical mission, to connect people with culture … More …
Kristina Train is a classically trained violinist. She’s a songwriter and singer who blends elements of classical music theory with a jazzy country sound and sensibility that sounds smooth, at times sultry, relaxing and stimulating at the same time. The … More …
Kiki Valera is the oldest son of the famous La Familia Valera Miranda septet, a multi-generational traditional music group from Santiago de Cuba. Kiki, like most of his family, is a virtuoso. A multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger, sound engineer and producer, … More …
“Andrew Adkins’ new single, Vagabond Shoes was inspired by COVID-19 and written, recorded, and produced in his home studio in East Nashville while in quarantine. “Back in March much of Nashville was ravaged by a devastating tornado. We were in … More …
In 2017 Thomas Muhammad produced a film Malcolm X: An Overwhelming Influence on the Black Power Movement! The film is a brilliant and sensitive telling of the story of one of the United States’ most significant human rights activists. Through interviews with family and friends of Malcolm, the film tells the story of Malcolm Little’s childhood and young adulthood, and how he eventually became Malcolm X.
More ...Fantomaticos new single Boa Noite Porto Alegre “…presents a chaotic and troubled portrait of our times from the perspective of everyday experience in the capital of Rio Grande do Sul.” Fantomaticos is a Brazilian rock band. Their influences are many … More …
Three-time Grammy Nominee Brady Rymer and UK BBC Folk Award Nominee David Gibb are musicians who discovered each other’s music and decided to collaborate. They make joyful music intended for all listeners, but especially children and families. Their new album … More …
“ZANOV is one of the earliest musicians to start innovating in the world of electronic music. As early as 1976, he was composing in his home studio equipped with the now legendary synthesizers : the ARP 2600, the VCS 3, … More …
Happy Sanchez is one of the founders of Los Mocosos, a San Francisco band in the tradition of now-defunct Aztlan Records, the first Spanish-language rock label in the country. Los Mocosos has a new CD All Grown Up featuring the … More …
Angelina Llongueras, PhD is an actress, playwright, professor, researcher, and journalist. Angelina was on Paradigms in 2016 sharing her experience at Standing Rock, North Dakota, with the Water Protectors. She is from Catalonia, and in this episode explains some of … More …
David Boswell is a Guitarist. Inspired as a child by The Beatles and Johnny Cash, David has matured into a skilled and talented composer and musician. His new record, his sixth, The Story Behind The Story, is a series of … More …
Naima Shalhoub is a Lebanese Arab American vocalist, composer, performing artist, and educator based in the Bay Area. Her multidimensional work explores the borderlands of belonging, remembrance, freedom, and the expansive quality of the voice – its power for healing … More …
“Boundary-crossing jazz ensemble Duende Libre’s third album, The Dance She Spoke invites listeners to feel the connections between music and movement, and between the musical traditions of the Americas and West Africa.” –rockpaperscissors.biz Alex Chadsey has been on Paradigms twice … More …
Anjali Enjeti is a writer who lives with her family in the state of Georgia. Her debut novel is coming out in 2021. Anjali is also a journalist writing about politics, gender and race. She’s got valuable perspectives to share … More …
“Duncan is a singer-songwriter from Manchester, United Kingdom. His latest album “Hypnotise” combines insightful lyrics with a guitar-based sound that would be equally well-received on both sides of the Atlantic, in Europe, and farther afield.” – duncanreedmusic.com Duncan Reed grew … More …
“With their latest album La Próxima Traición Ben Bogart (Bandoneon) and Winnie Cheung (Piano) as Ben & Winnie pay homage to tango’s tradition of revolutionary innovation at the pinnacle of their musical expression.” “Recorded in the heart of Buenos Aires at Fort Studios … More …
Callee Ackland hosts Hippie Haven Podcast, and is an entrepreneur working in the field of Zero Waste Living. Callee’s background and life experiences have led her to a dynamic life where she’s doing a lot of things in service to … More …
George Franklin lives a life of community service. He’s involved in political action, organizes community art projects, camps for tweens and teens, public rituals; George wrote a book called Direct Action: An Historical Novel and he’s produced CDs of chants … More …
Marla Leigh is a composer, musician, and global thinker. She is classically trained and has taken that training into her own music. Marla’s new CD Rhythms of Tof Miriam is a celebration of life through music. Marla is accompanied by … More …
Rowan Piggott and Rosie Hodgson both grew up steeped in the traditional music of Britain. They both play instruments, write, sing, and make records! Along with bandmate Phillippe Barnes they have a new record coming out in July 2020 The … More …
Mean Mary isn’t mean at all! She’s a friendly, talented, smart, caring person. Her new record is Cold… and it’s a tribute to the cold. Mary explains, in the interview, the elemental thread that runs through her music. Mary James … More …
Elsa Nilsson is a Composer and Flautist playing Jazz. The music is energetic and colorful and many-textured. Elsa and her band convey emotions and speak, through the music, to the human condition. Elsa is a person who puts her heart … More …
Jenny Davis is a Composer, Bandleader, and Jazz Vocalist from Seattle. She’s been making music for many years and has recorded 4 records, the latest Rearranged came out in 2020. Jenny is a person of conscience whose activism on behalf … More …
“Cuñao is a Los Angeles-based, Latin Folk group. They use their multi-ethnic background & influences to create evocative, poetic songs that transcend time and leave listeners with lush images. Cuñao puts a global twist on their Latin sound by exploring … More …
Galeet Dardashti of the singing group Divahn talks about their new record Shalhevet, and (Galeet is an Antropologist) about some of the history of the “Middle East” (North Africa) and shared culture that may be new information to many; a … More …
New York bassist Massimo Biolcati embodies 21st century global jazz. His new CD Incontre is a collection of pieces that is diverse, mostly original compositions and a couple of surprisingly wonderful covers. Baruch and Massimo discuss the music, creativity, and … More …
Survival Instinct: the Evilution of the Pack is an album designed to highlight a specific but basic human instinct that causes us to be violent toward each other while highlighting ways to conquer these tendencies and bring us together.” – … More …
Giuseppe Paradiso is a jazz drummer and composer who beautifully exemplifies the mission of altruists, alchemists, and performers the world over; to explore the mystery that is life through creating and sharing music that is multidimensional, personal, and universal. The … More …
“Aditya Prakash is an award-winning, American-born Indian classical vocalist best known for his powerful and emotive voice.” adityaprakashmusic.com The Aditya Prakash Ensemble has a new CD out Diaspora Kid. The tracks are distinct from each other in style, but all … More …
Katherin Hervey & Troy Williams return to Paradigms to update us on their film project The Prison Within. The film is about to hit the festivals. See it if you can! It’s a documentary about the Restorative Justice process at … More …
Mercedes Bahleda is a devotional singer. She’s spent her life engaging with spirituality and music. In her latest foray, Mercedes worked with composer Klaus Hillebrecht to create Sacred Chants to Tara. Tara is the representation of the Divine Feminine in … More …
Therese Michaud is a pianist who plays regularly at the airport in Portland, Oregon. Her music is passionate and inspired by nature. Therese shares her music and her perspective! Dr. Kabran Chapek is a Naturopathic Physician with the Amen Clinics. … More …
Gordon Soderberg joins Baruch to talk about Veterans Green Villages, an organization that formed in response to Hurricane Katrina. Gordon and the other veterans involved have continued, since 2005, to bring sustainable renewable energy resources along with all manner of … More …
John Reed is a singer-songwriter from North West England. He has a new record out called Inheritance which is musically and lyrically stimulating and heartfelt. The music brings together John’s love of many kinds of music. The lyrics reflect John’s … More …
“Motihari Brigade creates high-energy revolution rock as a beacon for those seeking their independent lost tribe.” – mbrigade.com Eric Winston, founder of Motihari Brigade, talks with Baruch about the band, the album Power From Below and the ideas behind the … More …
Karena Montag returns to Paradigms to talk about Restorative Justice, and is joined by Architect Deanna VanBuren who designs spaces conducive to Restorative Justice. The conversation focuses on designing processes for people that encourage justice and how people can recover … More …
Nance Klehm‘s work in the world concerns things like soil, sustainability, foraging; the relationship humans have with the rest of nature (since we are part of nature). Nance teaches workshops and classes, and has done such things as work at … More …
Miki Purnell is a Physician who works holistically, helping people find/restore balance and health. Miki is also a jazz singer! Her new record is called Midnight Bloom. Miki and Baruch talk about music, Miki’s life journey born in Hiroshima, Japan … More …
Randy Napolean started playing music as a child taking violin lessons. When he first touched a guitar as a young teenager, he was hooked. Guitar quickly became a central focus for Randy. Years later, Randy is a Professor of Music … More …
Chris Hedge has been making music for a long time. He’s worked with masters like Paul Horn and Neil Young and others. Chris has produced a new record Himalayan Sessions with Paul Horn, Keola Beamer, and local musicians in the … More …
Yvette Norwood-Tiger is a Jazz Singer. She used to be a Chemical Engineer, but her inspiration to sing never went away, and when she had a brain tumor less than a decade ago, and lived, she decided to “go for … More …
“Helping San Diego’s unsheltered neighbors reconnect with hope and possibility through the healing power of music” – voicesofourcity.org Voices of our City is a choir made up of unsheltered people in the San Diego area. People coming together to make … More …
Kapil Seshasayee is a musician of South Asian ethnicity, but he grew up in Scotland where he still lives. Kapil makes music that is sonically rich and textured, and lyrically direct and purposeful. Kapil addresses cultural institutions in South Asian … More …
Dawn Drake and ZapOte have a new record Nightshade. This is funky fun movin’ to the groovin’ kinda music! You’re going to love it. Dawn is a woman on a mission; to empower and celebrate aliveness through multicultural music and … More …
Itamar Erez plays guitar and piano. His new album Mi Alegria is a sweet homage to life, to family, and to the amazingness of music. Embracing rhythms from various forms of Jazz, the songs are moving and exciting. Itamar and … More …
Mark Charles is running as an Independent candidate for President of the United States. Mark is a dual citizen of the Navajo Nation and the United States. He is running as an Independent Candidate for President of the United States … More …
Kohshin Finley is a painter, an unlikely subject for a radio show. Kohshin is doing some powerful work that offers an opportunity for individual and cultural transformation. You can see this art at KohshinFinley.com. Baruch and Kohshin share a lively … More …
Kristin Chambers is a Singer/Songwriter/Musician based in Seattle. Kristin has a new record Kissing Ghosts which is a sophisticated blend of textures and emotions set to music. Kristin’s songs are simultaneously personal and universal. Kristin and Baruch discussed the music … More …
“Music Action Women Collective is an innovative music residency bringing together outstanding female artists committed to advancing the causes of women through music.” – giantstepsmusic.org Baruch spoke with Jasna Jovicevic, Barb Duncan and Liz Draper about the music, the process … More …
Beyond Music is the latest brainchild from Regula Curti, co-founder of The Beyond Foundation. Beyond Music is an online platform for musicians. You can go to the site BeyondMusic.org and join for free, then look for musical collaborators anywhere in … More …
Baruch welcomes Lilli Lewis back to Paradigms. The Lilli Lewis Project has released a brilliant new record We Belong which we’ll be discussing and listening to. Lilli is a person who is deeply inspired, who takes time to delve into … More …
Soulsha plays music bringing together Traditional Scottish and Senegalese music with American Funk and Jazz; Afro-Celtic Funk! Elias Alexander plays pipes, sings, plays guitar, composes, and is one of the eight musicians in the band. Elias and Baruch discuss the … More …
“Lisa Fithian has been working for nonviolent social change since the mid 1970’s. Over the years she has been a student, labor and community organizer on a broad range of issues. From environmental justice to student and worker rights, from … More …
Staci Griesbach grew up listening to country music. Later in life she discovered that she loved jazz, so it was a natural progression for Staci to bring these two genres together. The result is My Patsy Cline Songbook an album … More …
Moken is a Camaroonian musician, now based in Atlanta Georgia. He’s just released a record called Missing Chapters, which came through him after a period of particular challenge and difficulty. His story is inspiring! Baruch and Moken discuss his story, … More …
Aaron English is a Seattle native who is a musician, an artist, a humanitarian, an explorer, and more. Baruch caught up with Aaron between trips to talk about music and the world. Aaron has released 4 albums of music so … More …
Coniece Washington has just released a tribute record Shades of Shirley Horn that will knock your socks off. Her voice is smooth and rich, the musicians are top notch, the production is clear and full, you’re going to love it. … More …
Raine Geohegan is an actor, dancer, singer, mother, wife. Raine has also come through a severe physical illness. She has a great story about how she has accessed healing through the exploration of her Romany heritage, through connecting with her … More …
“Beloved is a 4-Day Sacred Art, Movement, and Music Festival on the Oregon Coast. Beloved is a healing event, intended to experiment with new models for culture. In the troubled times in which we live, people become divided against each … More …
Maureen Choi and her quartet have moved to Spain! They’re making amazing music, touring, composing…and they have a new album Theia. Maureen is a woman whose bi-cultural upbringing, to some extent, informs her life, and of course, her music, which … More …
Väsen is a three man band from Sweden, playing traditional and original music together for 30 years! They’ve just released a new record to celebrate their 30th anniversary, “Rule of 3” which we’ll hear about from Olov Johansson, who plays … More …
Olivia Frances is a pop/folk artist in her early 20’s. She has just released her 3rd album! It’s called Orchid and you will love it. Olivia is a bit of a prodigy. She started writing songs at an early age … More …
Benji & Rita are a performing duo; a married couple from different countries (Brazil and USA) who met and made music together before they started dating. They are both songwriters. They both play guitar and sing. They’re traveling around the … More …
June 28, 1969, New York City, the Stonewall Inn was the scene of what is known as The Stonewall Uprising. Considered a watershed event for Gay Liberation, and for LGBTQ rights, these events are commemorated and celebrated in cities and … More …
Bernard O’neill is one of those people who is inspired by humanity’s beauty and ability to be big hearted and open minded. He’s also a brilliant musician who goes places and learns and shares music and then brings that to … More …
“5 Soldiers” is a very powerful dance piece that examines the role of the soldier’s body as a tool of war, from strength, resilience, and vulnerability, to wounding and destruction, and all that lies between. Rosie Kay, who created this … More …
In this second part of a 2 part series we will meet filmmaker Katherin Hervey whose current project The Prison Within follows the restorative justice process, sharing perspectives of incarcerated people who have caused harm and survivors of harm. The … More …
The United States imprisons more people than any other country, both in number and per capita. Something isn’t working, our legal system is not a justice system. In this first part of a 2 part series we will meet Karena … More …
Basia hit the world stage in the early 1980’s with the band Matt Bianco and then as a solo performer, with her potent brand of jazzy music inspired by latin music, Motown, the blues, and so much more. Celebrated for … More …
Ayana Young is one of the founders of the For the Wild Collective. Ayana talks about rewilding and unlearning as part of living sustainably. By spending less time with electronics and the trappings of modern life, and by spending more … More …
Colton Davis, founder of Chicago Food Rescue, tells about this bike powered organization that picks up and delivers food that would otherwise go to waste; preventing waste and feeding hungry people with fresh food! Rehan Choudry tells us about Emerge, … More …
“ My story starts long ago and far away, in a family of Irish immigrants on a voyage to the unknown, leaving everything and everyone behind in search of better livelihood. My life-long musical voyage to the unknown is fueled … More …
Petite Celine is a Franco-American singer/songwriter. Her new album is Man Made Fire. The songs vary in style, as Celine is intent upon bringing cross cultural and creatively diverse material to the world. Celine and Baruch had a conversation about … More …
John Westmoreland is a native of North Carolina. He’s been playing music since he was a kid, inspired by the likes of Leonard Cohen and Tom Waits. John has a new album called Cast Fire which is remarkable in it’s … More …
Yoeke Nagel is a journalist and author from The Netherlands. In this book Yoeke tells the story, quilted together over decades of research, of her Grandmother Jeanne van Emden, a member of the Dutch Resistance during WWII. This is the … More …
Phil Hewitt is a journalist and a marathon runner. In 2016 Phil was stabbed and nearly died. Phil’s new book Outrunning the Demons is a collection of vignettes, accounts of people who have faced a trauma of one sort or … More …
Philip Be’er tells an interesting story of how his experiences of trauma led him to psychology and to work with trauma recovery. Philip has developed his own methods for discovering, mapping, and recovering from trauma. Baruch and Philip discuss ways … More …
Poranguî is a person whose life and work are informed by growing up tri-cultural . His roots are in Brazil, Mexico and the US and he’s just released a new recording of vibrant “journeying” music Poranguî Live. There is also … More …
Frances Moore Lappé is a visionary, a writer, a world changer. Her first book Diet For A Small Planet changed the way many Americans eat and view their relationship with food. Frankie has just written her 19th book, along with … More …
T O B I A H is a singer-songwriter from the UK. Her new record Are We Angels is a remarkable collection of original songs. Tobiah’s connection with animals, and people, and her compassion, shine through the music. You can … More …
Del Shores is a writer, producer and performer. He is the creator of numerous stage plays as well as Sordid Lives: The Series and two feature films Sordid Lives and A Very Sordid Wedding which are brilliant, funny, compassionate, and … More …
Metanioa of Vermont is the creation of Lisa and Mark Kutolowski, combining the ruggedness of living in Vermont and the relationship with nature that fosters, with a Christian spiritual/religious paradigm. Given the resistance to loving/caring for nature that is often … More …
Cha Wa is a New Orleans band steeped in the traditions of Mardi Gras. J’Wan Boudreaux is a Mardi Gras Indian in the tradition of his forefathers. Along with Joe Gelini, Joe Maize, Thaddeus “Peanut” Ramsey, Ari Teitel and Clifton … More …
Jim Roberts is a percussionist, producer, artist and educator who resides in Chapel Hill, NC, USA. He’s been banging on things since he was a baby beating on pots and pans. Now he’s bringing different kinds of percussion music together … More …
Norman Blain is a musician and a recording engineer. You’ve probably never heard of him, but you may have heard his work! He’s worked with many well known artists. Normans records include Can You Remember and Whirlwind by Norman Blain & … More …
Kristina Stykos is a musician, songwriter, performer, and also a talented recording engineer and proprietor of Pepperbox Studio in Chelsea, Vermont. Her new record is River of Light and this is a most compelling collection of songs. Kristina’s passion for … More …
Fire & Ice Pt II with Charles Wohlforth, Author, and Dr. Erin Pettit, Glaciologist. Charles Wohlforth’s books include The Whale and the Supercomputer: On the Northern Front of Climate Change which won a Los Angeles Times Book Prize, and more … More …
Fire & Ice Pt I with guests Erik Ohlsen, Permaculture Designer, Ecologist, and Author, and Rick Halsey, Naturalist and Author with The California Chaparral Institute. In this episode we’re learning about Fire Ecology. What are cycles of fire? Indigenous knowledge … More …
Every January GlobalFEST happens in New York City, bringing artists from around the world together to celebrate music. GlobalFEST is also a music industry showcase, so lots of industry professionals and press also attend. GlobalFEST is a space where people … More …
Black Uhuru is one of the most popular reggae groups to come out of Jamaica. Derrick “Duckie” Simpson is the founder and leader of the group. Andrew “Bees” Beckford plays guitar. They join Baruch to discuss the music, touring, and … More …
The Paul Winter Consort has been making music for over 50 years! Their music explores and celebrates nature, and humans as part of nature. Celebrate Winter Solstice with Paul and Baruch on Paradigms! The Paul Winter Consort has an annual … More …
Ozgu Ozman and Ozan Boz are from Turkey, now based in Canada. They make music that speaks to the human struggle and inspiration for justice and freedom of expression. The music is haunting, compelling, beautiful. Their band is called Minor … More …
Reverend Billy and the Stop Shopping Choir is a New York City based radical performance community. Together with partner Savitri D, Rev. Billy has been sharing messages of justice, peace and love for nearly two decades. You may have seen … More …
David Mallett is a folk singer from Maine. He’s been traveling around and playing music for many decades. You probably know his hit The Garden Song. David’s a friendly fellow who has some good stories, and of course his music … More …
Sean Ardoin‘s family is credited with creating Creole music! His new album Kreole Rock and Soul is a spicy stew of familiar and original songs that will make you dance and shake off your problems. Sean talks with Baruch about his … More …
Gigs4U is a company in Seattle that coordinates musicians playing in public venues, i.e. airports, parks, and the like. The result of their work is that musicians work regularly and are paid, and people get to hear beautiful music in … More …
What Heat is the new album by Bokanté + Orkest Metropole. The music is bold, textured and inspiring. The lyrics and the music speak to our life and times. Malika Tirolien and Michael League share with Baruch about their own … More …
Stephan Said is a musician, singer/songwriter/rapper and a person of conscience. He has started a project called this is borderless which is a video docu-series and media platform that features and connects people who are changing the world. Stephan travels … More …
Max Gomez is a folk singer with a new EP called Me & Joe. He is also a founder of the Red River Music Festival which takes place in Red River, New Mexico. Max has been playing music since he … More …
Kristin Lawless has written a book Formerly Known as Food which will change the way you shop and eat. It could even help you to improve your health. Many chronic illnesses are caused by eating processed foods and foods with chemical … More …
Elijah Dhavvan is the front man and principal songwriter for Tobias The Owl, a musical group based in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Elijah’s story is fascinating, from his birth in Morocco to his grappling with, and surviving, … More …
Raúl Vargas of the band Makrú discusses the band’s history of bringing together many styles of music, and their new CD Tu Mission. Raúl is originally from Madrid, but he has traveled and lived in many places, eventually landing in … More …
Donna De Lory has a new CD Here in Heaven. Donna is a singer, songwriter/composer who has worked with artists like Bette Midler, Carly Simon, Leonard Cohen, Madonna, and many others. Donna was on top of the music scene but … More …
Michael William Gilbert has a new CD called Radio Omnibus which will take you on a trip! This is not the music you are accustomed to, and it will surprise you! Michael grew up in Connecticut and Brussels, Belgium. Living … More …
Honored as a peacemaker and virtuoso, Omar Faruk Tekbilek is now one of the most sought-after musicians, whose work transcends political boundaries while maintaining traditional sensibilities in a way few artists can manage. Born in Adana, Turkey to a musical … More …
Cat Duffy Buxton of Grow More, Waste Less and Didi Pershouse of the Soil Carbon Coalition and author of The Ecology of Care join Baruch for this third and final episode in our series on soil to discuss soil health, … More …
David Chapman is founder of The Real Organic Project, an organization that exists to promote and protect truly organic farms and food, for the health of the soil and thus the health of everything else. David talks with Baruch about … More …
Mark Kastel is co-founder of The Cornucopia Institute, a farm policy research group based in Wisconsin that promotes organic farming. The Cornucopia Institute exists to provide consumers with accurate information about where their food comes from, and how it is … More …
Vin Venezia asked for guitar lessons at the age of 8. Since then Vin has been playing and composing Jazz guitar, touring internationally, and now finally releasing his own CD Fifth and Adams. This debut album is w good listen, … More …
Jeremiah Abiah spoke with Baruch about his life, his music, and his latest project Abiah sings Nina which is a tribute to and a celebration of Nina Simone. The music is powerful, and Abiah’s relationship with the music is equally … More …
Martin Cradick is the founder of Global Music Exchange, an organization that records endangered music and brings royalties back to the musician communities, and so much more. Martin shares stories of his experience, going back decades, visiting the Baka people … More …
Dr. Sharon Egretta Sutton Architect, Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington, Visiting Professor of Architecture at Parsons School of Art and Design, and more. Dr. Sutton has just published a book When Ivory Towers Were Black: A Story About Race In … More …
Opium Moon is a sensual and groovy collaboration of master musicians Lili Haydn on Violin/Voice, Hamid Saeidi on Santoor (Persian hammered dulcimer), MB Gordy on ancient percussion, and Itai Disraeli on fretless bass. We come from the corners of the … More …
Amy Littlefield and Tina Vasquez of Rewire.News have written an article about what is happening to detained immigrant children in the United States, with a focus on the activities of Bethany Christian Services, the country’s largest adoption agency, which has … More …
The 10th International Body Music Festival will be in Dzodze, Ghana July 6 – 16, 2018. Keith Terry Founder and Artistic Director, and Dr. Kofi Gbolonyo Co-Artistic Director of the 10th International Body Music Festival, join Baruch to discuss the … More …
Leah Lamb is more than a teller of stories, she is a celebrant of Story as a part of human life, as a transformational process, and as a vehicle for creating social change. Baruch and Leah’s conversation goes from the … More …
Juan Pablo Diaz is an actor, singer, composer, and musician. He lives in Puerto Rico, where he was born. In 2016 Diaz released an album of original Salsa music Fase Dos which will make you dance and sing and think … More …
Catherine Bent is a classically trained cellist who has fallen in love with Brazilian music! As a result Catherine has been learning to play Choro and other Brazilian musical forms, and has released an exciting CD called Ideal. Baruch and … More …
“Molly Tigre marries the rhythms and melodies of African music-especially the entrancing styles from Ethiopia and Mali- with a uniquely progressive and exploratory jazz sound. Featuring the compositions of Mitch Marcus and bassist Ezra Gale (Super Hi-Fi, Aphrodesia), the band … More …
Paradigms turns 9 years old! To celebrate, Baruch, the producer and host of Paradigms, shares three of his favorite projects; The Ocean Cleanup, Greening the Desert, and the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, and great music of course! Music … More …
Alex Chadsey’s band Duende Libre has a new CD Drift. Alex returns to Paradigms to discuss the ways that Duende Libre is changing, how the musicians are growing in their craft, and we’ll hear tracks from Drift. Alex has been traveling … More …
Loreena McKennitt is known for her love of Celtic Music and the lush soundscape she provides through her performances and recordings. Since her 1985 CD Elemental Loreena has been researching and telling musically, the story of the Celts. Her newest CD … More …
In the last 2 years Jamie Gage has published a book of poetry called True if Destroyed and recorded a CD Earth Turns. Jamie’s voice, in poem and in song, reminds us that life is not simple, nor is it … More …
Bobby Treasure has recorded a new album of songs called Never Stop Trying. Bobby joins Baruch to talk about the music, and to tell some of his personal story. Bobby was born in Jamaica but was given up for adoption … More …
Kiran Ahluwalia, born in India, raised in Canada and currently living in New York City, has just released her 7th CD of original compositions that embody the essence of Indian music while embracing influences from Mali, blues, rock, R & … More …
Lucid Nation is an American Los Angeles-based experimental rock band formed in 1995 made up of Tamra Spivey and Ronnie Pontiac, and an ever-rotating line up of musicians. Tamra and Baruch discuss the music, the times, and the role of … More …
Alec Clayton is an artist. His media has been painting and writing. Alec has a new novel out Tupelo which is based on his growing up in Tupelo, Mississippi in the 1940’s and 1950’s. If you liked or loved “To … More …
Lilli Lewis is extraordinary. Words do not do her or her music justice. Her most recent CD is The Henderson Sessions and it’s just Lilli and her piano and…well you just have to hear her. Lilli and Baruch discuss the … More …
Benji Kaplan is a New Yorker who fell in love with Brazilian music. He composes, plays guitar, and sings. Benji is prolific, having recorded 4 albums in the last 7 years. His new collection Chorando Sete Cores is different from … More …
Barry Silber is the author of
