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ParadigmsJosh Fortenbery – “Tidy Memorial”Josh Fortenbery is an Alaskan musician with roots in the deep south of the United States, as well as Jewish roots from Europe. His musical influences range from Bluegrass to Folk to Rock. His new album Tidy Memorial is a collection of very personal songs exploring grief and loss, with passion and conscience.
Josh’s songwriting and storytelling echo with the tradition of bards from times gone by, while addressing modern concerns and events. The conversation with Baruch covers a lot of ground.
The show opens with commentary by Baruch regarding how we could select lead...
2025-11-1659 minParadigmsThomas Muhammad – Filmmaker – Malcolm X: An Overwhelming Influence on the Black Power Movement!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.
Long portrayed in the US media as the epitome of the “scary black man”, Malcolm’s message has been obscured and distorted at times, but the integrity of his mission, human right...
2020-09-0757 minParadigmsFantomaticos – Brazilian Rock!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 and varied, from the iconic to less well-known artists. If you like rock music with a message and a lot of heart, you will love these guys.
Baruch spoke with Augusto Stern (voice and guitars), Guilherme Fialho (voice and guitars), André Krause (voice and bass), about the music of course, but also about life on Earth...
2020-08-311h 01ParadigmsDavid Gibb + Brady Rymer – New Album “Songs Across the Pond”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 Songs Across the Pond will delight and inspire you!
David and Brady join Baruch for a conversation about the music, their inspirations, and of course current happenings on Planet Earth.
Music by: David Gibb + Brady Rymer
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2020-08-2459 minParadigmsZanov – New Album “Chaos Islands”“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, the RMI or the PS 3300. His installations are complex, and often he had to use ingenuity to overcome the technical limitations of the time. He has made three albums (in 1977, 1978 and 1983) with Polydor & Solaris . The three albums met with unanimous critical acclaim for the sound quality as well as for the originality of this very personal universe.” –Zanov.net
Zanov and Baruch...
2020-08-1758 minParadigmsHappy Sanchez of Los Mocosos – New CD “All Grown Up”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 single United We Stand “…that speaks to the blatant authoritarianism plaguing the streets of police brutality, immigrant persecution, deportation, racism, and protest turbulence.” -storyamp.com
Happy and Baruch discuss the music, the world, dealing with Covid, and more. Happy brings a lot of energy and humor, and has some great stories.
Music by: Los Mocosos
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2020-08-1057 minParadigmsDavid Boswell – Composer, Guitarist – New CD “The Story Behind The Story”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 journeys that will pollinate thoughts and feelings. You’ll feel better after listening to it.
David joins Baruch in a conversation about music, inspiration, empathy, and of course coping with Covid, and more.
Music by: David Boswell
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2020-07-2757 minParadigmsNaima Shalhoub – New CD “Siphr”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 and energizing social justice movements. Her first full-length studio album, Siphr, will be released on August 6th, 2020. – naimashalhoub.com
Naima and Baruch discuss the music and the new record, but also go deeply into discussion of racism and anti-racism, what are our goals and how we can achieve a more just society.
Music by: Naima Shalhoub
2020-07-1356 minParadigmsAnjali Enjeti – Novelist and JournalistAnjali 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 and is a kind, smart person; someone you’d love to have a conversation with.
Anjali and Baruch discuss current events in Georgia and nationally regarding changes in demographics, our flawed voting systems, and more.
Music by: Loggins & Messina, Little Richard, Teresa Tudury, Laura Nyro, Peter Tosh, and David Mallett,
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2020-06-2958 minParadigmsDuncan Reed – New CD” Hypnotise”“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 up in a musical household and has been playing and writing songs since he was a boy. His music ranges from intimate acoustic to rockin’ and rolllin’.
Join Duncan Reed and Baruch for discussion of life on Earth, and Duncan plays a few tunes, live!
Music by: Duncan Reed
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2020-06-2259 minParadigmsBen & Winnie – Tango Music New CD “La Próxima Traición”/Street Medic Sugar Solidarity“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 (the studio historically known for its role in the counterculture element of Argentina) and mixed and mastered at El Jardin del furor, the album’s tracks range from traditional Argentine tango pieces of the 1920s, superbly stripped down and rearranged for bandoneon and piano, to the newest title track number composed specifically with Ben & Winn...
2020-06-151h 06ParadigmsCallee Ackland – Hippie Haven Podcast – Zero WasteCallee 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 this mission of making things better for everyone. Calle and Baruch discuss.
Baruch offers some thoughts and perspectives on the current protests against white supremacy, and the violence police have perpetrated against peaceful people.
The inspiration for the music chosen for this episode is Black Lives Matter, all of the people who have lost...
2020-06-0857 minParadigmsGeorge Franklin – Writer, Musician, Producer, ActivistGeorge 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 and songs as part of the Reclaiming Community.
Baruch and George discuss George’s life, inspirations, and choices, current projects, and more.
We’ll hear music from the 2016 Campfire Chants – Songs for the Earth CD and experience a song cycle of music celebrating the elements.
Music by: Reclaiming, Jamie Gage, Eljuri, Buffy Sain...
2020-06-011h 00ParadigmsMarla Leigh – New CD “Rhythms of Tof Miriam”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 renowned musicians, including oud master Yair Dalal, Meira Segal (ney), Ori Werner (kamancheh), Shahar Kaufman (mandol), Leat Sabbah (cello), Oren Tsor (violin & viola) and Gavriel Fiske (frame drum).
This is music that will nourish you, especially if you give it your full attention.
Marla and Baruch discuss the music, the global tradition of...
2020-05-2555 minParadigmsElsa Nilsson Jazz Flautist New CD “Hindsight”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 and soul into her craft, her music. She takes seriously the responsibility of the artist to hold the soul of humanity up for us all to behold and recognize that we are each part of the whole.
Baruch and Elsa discuss the new record Hindsight and how it can help people handle the isolation of...
2020-05-0455 minParadigmsJulio Montero of Cuñao – New CD “Rayuela”“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 African rhythms, Eastern European melodies and American Rock aesthetics.
Cuñao speaks in a voice that feels the duality of cultures as the norm not the exception and that learns the way of the new but yearns to belong to the old.” – cunaomusic.com
Julio Montero of Cuñao talks with Baruch about the music and...
2020-04-2058 minParadigmsMassimo Biolcati – New CD “Incontre”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 what’s happening in the world. Tune in for inspiration and wonderful music to lift your spirits!
• This interview was recorded March 16, 2020. Since then a lot has changed. Please get the most current information on Covid-19 from the World Health Organization.
Music by: Massimo Bialcati
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2020-04-0657 minParadigmsGiuseppe Paradiso New CD “Metropolitan Sketches”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 new recording Metropolitan Sketches is a collection of musical poems; think more e.e. cummings than Shakespeare, although Giuseppe’s classical chops shine through.
Giuseppe and Baruch discuss, among other things, the metaphysics of jazz, and how we can constructively deal with challenges facing humanity this moment, and how music and the arts can be a...
2020-03-2259 minParadigmsAditya Prakash – New CD “Diaspora Kid”“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 connected by the central theme of South Indian Traditional Carnatic music, the singing of Aditya Prakash. The ensemble has been playing together for a decade. This is their third album.
Aditya and Baruch discuss the history of the music, the alchemy of blending traditions, and the implications in today’s political world.
Music by...
2020-03-1659 minParadigmsMercedes Bahleda – New CD “Sacred Chants to Tara”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 Buddhism. The chants and songs and the music on this record celebrate Tara, Divine Mother, Bringer of Peace.
Mercedes and Baruch discuss the transcendence and embodiment that music brings through us into the world as an offering for everyone.
Music by: Mercedes Bahleda
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2020-03-0259 minParadigmsGordon Soderberg – Veterans Green VillagesGordon 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 rebuilding skills to disasters; hurricanes, tornadoes, and urban blight in Detroit.
Gordon talks about “the need to serve” which is something many veterans, and others, feel and respond to.
• Honoring Gordon Soderberg
Music by: The Funk Brothers, Cha Wa, Diane Zeigler, Stevie Wonder, Emmylou Harris w/Kate & Anna McGarrigle and Loudon Wainright, Phish, The Who, a...
2020-02-1757 minParadigmsJohn Reed – New CD “Inheritance”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 care for life, for Earth, for humanity.
John’s new record Inheritance is a collection of very personal songs describing some of how John feels about his life and life on Earth.
John and Baruch share a warm conversation wherein they explore the music, the messages, and how each of us is a creati...
2020-02-1059 minParadigmsEric Winston of Motihari Brigade – New CD “Power From Below”“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 music.
Drawing inspiration from George Orwell, The Spanish Revolution, and his own life experience, Eric Winston has put together a band and an album that will speak to the millions of humans who want life on Earth to be better for everyone!
• Motihari Brigade on YouTube
Music by: Motihari Brigade
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2020-02-0358 minParadigmsMiki Purnell – Jazz Singer/Physician – New CD ” Midnight Bloom”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 and now living/practicing in California. Miki talks about how music and medicine intersect.
You’ll love Miki’s renditions of classic Jazz songs, and how she sees music as part of healing.
Music by: Miles Davis, Bill Evans, & John Coltrane, and Miki Purnell.
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2019-12-2357 minParadigmsRandy Napolean – Jazz Guitarist – New CD “Common Tones”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 at Michigan State University College of Music in Lansing, MI. He has 4 records out, the latest, Common Tones informs Baruch and Randy’s discussion. Randy is recognized for his playing by people like George Benson and Freddy Cole.
Randy’s relates musical collaborations and projects with the world in an interesting way. He speaks with auth...
2019-12-1655 minParadigmsChris Hedge – Sonic Magician – New CD “Himalayan Sessions”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 Himalaya region. The record also includes spoken word pieces from an interview with H.H. the Dalai Lama, conducted by Tom and Nancy Vendetti in Dharamsala, India. Proceeds from this album go to the Aloha Music Camp / Mohala Hou Foundation a 501(c)(3) agency to promote Aloha around the world.
Chris and Baruch discuss inspiration and ideas lik...
2019-12-0955 minParadigmsYvette Norwood-Tiger – Jazz Singer – New CD “Love Is”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 it” and she did!
Yvette’s new record is called Love Is and it’s well worth listening to. There are standards and original songs, wonderful musicians and arrangements; you will love this.
Yvette talks with Baruch about her inspirations and her beliefs.
Music by: John Coltrane, Yvette Norwood-Tiger
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2019-12-0258 minParadigmsJuan Campbell and Voices of our City Choir“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 music, to be in community.
“We believe that every human being deserves hope and connection. It’s with hope and connection that we are able to lift ourselves from our circumstances.” – voicesofourcity.org
Juan Campbell, long time member of the choir, talks with Baruch about the founding of the choir and how it works. Juan s...
2019-11-2556 minParadigmsDawn Drake and ZapOte – New CD “Nightshade”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 community. Dawn is a percussionist, composer, teacher, and a badass.
Dawn and Baruch get into the music and the inspirations of Dawn Drake and ZapOte.
Music by: Dawn Drake and ZapOte
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2019-11-1154 minParadigmsItamar Erez – New Record “Mi Alegria” Guitar and Piano Jazz
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 Baruch discuss inspiration, the making of this record, performance, and how the magic of music works as alchemy on human beings.
Music by: Itamar Erez
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2019-11-0457 minParadigmsMark Charles – Candidate for POTUSMark 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 to build a nation where -for the first time- ‘We the People’ truly means: #AllThePeople – markcharles2020.com
Mark shares with Baruch why he is running for the Presidency, and why his candidacy matters.
Mark is a powerful and deliberate speaker, and he has things to say that Americans will benefit by hearing. He personifies the Paradi...
2019-10-281h 01ParadigmsKohshin Finley – A Painter Making Transformational ArtKohshin 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 heartfelt conversation about the mission of this work, which is nothing short of world changing. You are encouraged to view the art at Kohshin’s website while listening to this episode of Paradigms.
Music by: Joni Mitchell, George Harrison, Heathcliff Saunders, Suzanne Sterling, Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, and Maktub
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2019-10-2158 minParadigmsKristin Chambers – New CD “Kissing Ghosts”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 and Kristin’s inspirations, and of course the ever-present theme of how this music is part of the bigger picture that is humanity.
Kissing Ghosts release party is October 24 at The Barboza in Seattle!
Music by: Kristin Chambers
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2019-10-1459 minParadigmsMusic Action Women Collective – New EP“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 of coming together as a group of women, and the mission of making music in this world in collaboration with women from around the world.
We’ll hear the conversation and selections from the new Music Action Women Collective: The EP
Music by: Music Action Women Collective: Sevana Tchakerian, Maria Fernanda Gonzalez, Claire Marie Li...
2019-10-0759 minParadigmsBeyond Music – Regula Curti & Larry Klein – New Album “Same Sky”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 the world, and connect!
Collaborating with Larry Klein as Producer and creative partner, The Beyond Music Project has released it’s first album, Same Sky.
Artists from around the world co-created across time and space, eventually gathering at Studio La Fabrique in the south of France to record Same Sky, a collection of songs cre...
2019-09-3058 minParadigmsLilli Lewis – New Album “We Belong” – Radical DecencyBaruch 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 and explore her inspirations. As a result the music that is brought forth is also deep and exploratory, bringing past and present musical flavors together in an act of creation.
Lilli’s inspirations from the world are imbued with a sense of, maybe a longing for, community. Common Unity. Lilli and her ensemble embrace a pr...
2019-09-231h 00ParadigmsSoulsha – Elias Alexander – New Album “Carry It On”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 band, the music, and humanity’s trajectory!
Soulsha released their debut album this year Carry It On which we will be listening to along with the conversation between Elias and Baruch.
Music by: Soulsha
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2019-09-1658 minParadigmsLisa Fithian – Non-Violent Direct Action – New Book “Shut It Down”“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 peace and global justice to immigration and housing, Lisa continues to use a wide range of strategies and tactics and encouraged nonviolent direct action as one of the most effective strategies for change.” – organizingforpower.org
Lisa has just written a book Shut It Down: Stories From a Fierce Loving Resistance which everyone will benefit from reading, no matter w...
2019-09-091h 00ParadigmsStaci Griesbach – New CD “My Patsy Cline Songbook”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 of Patsy Cline songs reinterpreted through jazz.
Staci is a pro. She assembled a group of brilliant musicians to record this music, brought in 3 talented arrangers, and now the record is out and Staci is taking this show on the road to Los Angeles and Nashville!
Tune in to hear Staci and Baruch discuss this...
2019-09-0256 minParadigmsMoken – Camaroonian Musician – New CD “Missing Chapters”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, the music, and the world.
Moken says “This is a feelings album. Whatever felt right, we kept it,” reflects Moken. “This album has given me the musical wings I always wanted, the wings to fly and create.”
Music by: Moken
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2019-08-261h 00ParadigmsAaron English on ParadigmsAaron 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 far, and also is the founder of the International Youth Music Project which was formed to support Aaron’s work with orphans & HIV/AIDS+ kids in Kenya & Uganda.
We’ll be listening to Aaron’s music as we enjoy the conversation between Aaron and Baruch.
Music by: Aaron English
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2019-08-1957 minParadigmsOlov Johansson member of Väsen celebrating 30 years! New CD “Rule of 3”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 the nyckelharpa.
Olov and Baruch discuss the new record, but also get into some of the ethos and benefit of traditional music as part of our common humanity.
We’ll be listening to tracks from “Rule of 3” as well as some older music from Väsen.
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2019-07-1559 minParadigmsOlivia Frances – Singer Songwriter New CD “Orchid”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 and recorded her first record while still in High School.
The music is upbeat, relevant, and personal.
Olivia and Baruch discuss how Olivia came to the music, her inspirations, what it’s been like making records in Nashville, and the mission of the music.
We’ll hear selections from Olivia’s...
2019-07-0858 minParadigms50 Years After Stonewall – Detroit, 2019 PrideJune 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 countrysides around the world, every June, in Pride marches and activities. While some question why LGBTQ people celebrate Pride, one answer is this; until the playing field is level for people of all sexual and gender identities and variations, it is necessary to celebrate Pride.
June 8, 2019, Detroit Michigan, a group of armed white supremacist terrorists attempted, and failed, to...
2019-06-241h 05ParadigmsRosie Kay – Choreographer of 5 Soldiers“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 very significant work shares her story and inspiration with Baruch. Rosie discusses what this artistic creation means to her, and how it has been received (enthusiastically!) by soldiers and military brass alike in the UK and now in the US.
This interview, and this dance piece, regardless of your politics, will touch you and humanize milita...
2019-06-101h 00ParadigmsBasia – Brilliant Singer Songwriter ComposerBasia 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 her vocal range and stylings, Basia is also a phenomenal songwriter and composer. Together with musical partner Danny White, Basia has released a number of albums, all received with accolades, most recently the record Butterflies in 2018.
Baruch and Basia discuss music, inspiration, the world, and Basia shares some personal bits from her past, and we get to find ou...
2019-05-201h 03ParadigmsAyana For the Wild – Eljuri New CD “Resiste”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 time with living things like plants and animals, especially outside, you set in motion an organic process of rewilding. You can do it too!
Eljuri has released a new collection of liberation music called Resiste Baruch talks with Eljuri about what she’s up to, her political work and inspirations, and her music. The world is facing a r...
2019-05-1359 minParadigmsPetite Celine – Musician, Artiste, New CD “Man Made Fire”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 the music, the new record, and also about Celine’s experience as a bi-cultural person in a world that seems to be increasingly frightened of anything perceived as difference; also the neurological implications of being multilingual. Wonderful music and stimulating discussion.
Music by: Joni Mitchell, Petite Celine
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2019-04-2258 minParadigmsPhil Hewitt – Journalist, Runner, Author New Book “Outrunning the Demons”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 another ranging from illness to political oppression to sexual assault, and more, who have found healing through running.
Each chapter is one person’s story. The writing is a pleasure to read and the inspiration just pours off the pages. You can get the book here.
Phil and Baruch discuss Phil’s experience, and what’s happened...
2019-04-011h 00ParadigmsPhilip Be’er – Therapist, Theorist, B-LoopsPhilip 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 people can acknowledge and deal with old and ongoing trauma or distress, as well as acknowledging the psychological damage we see in some political leaders, and how we can address that.
Philip Be’er, our guest this week, has generously offered two discount coupons for any Paradigms listeners wanting to experience his work. They expi...
2019-03-2559 minParadigmsPoranguî – Musician, Healing Arts Practitioner, New CD” Poranguî Guided Journey”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 a counterpart album of the same music with inspired guided imagery and poetry and trance dance guidance by Ashley Klein.
“As a live musician, world soul artist and one-man orchestra Poranguí weaves ancestral songs and indigenous rhythms from around the globe.” – from porangui.com
Poranguî also practices the healing arts. He combines sound, touch, and awareness, to fa...
2019-03-1859 minParadigmsFrances Moore Lappé – New Book “Daring Democracy”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 co-writer Adam Eichen, Daring Democracy: Igniting Power, Meaning, and Connection for the America We Want.
Baruch and Frankie discuss Frankie’s journey from anti-poverty worker to passionate advocate for real democracy. The conversation is upbeat, realistic, and constructive.
Music by: Basia, Laura Nyro, Sinéad O’Connor, Steve Forbert, Frank Zappa & The Mothers, Carrie Newcomer, and Ja...
2019-03-1158 minParadigmsT O B I A H – New CD “Are We Angels”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 feel it when you listen.
The new album brings together musicians Caroline Lavelle, Colette O’Leary, Rowan Piggott, Simon Callow, Kenneth Hope, offering 9 tracks that will lift you up.
The official launch is May 10, 2019. You can pre-order here.
Baruch and Tobiah discuss the recording, the inspirations, upcoming concerts, and more.
• T O B I A...
2019-03-041h 01ParadigmsDel Shores – Actor, Writer, Producer and Director – “Sordid Lives” New Play “This Side of Crazy”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 very relevant.
Del has a new one-man show Six Characters In Search Of A Play which is directed by Emerson Collins. He brings to life six one-of-a-kind characters he has met in real life that haven’t quite made it into one of his plays, films or TV shows.
Del and Baruch discuss what it’s like to w...
2019-02-251h 02ParadigmsMetanoia of Vermont – Homesteading with SpiritMetanioa 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 represented in contemporary Christianity, this is a welcome and needed departure from the dominant dogma. Metanioa offers retreats and educational programs intended to bring people closer to nature as part of spiritual practice.
Hear about their inspirations, directions, and programs, as they share with Baruch.
• Blog: Land of the Infinite
Music by: Lo...
2019-02-1857 minParadigmsCha Wa – New Orleans Mardi Gras Indians, New CD “Spyboy”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 “Spug” Smith, they are Cha Wa. Their new Grammy nominated album is Spyboy.
J’Wan and Joe talked with Baruch about Cha Wa’s formation, J’Wan’s coming of age as a Mardi Gras Indian, and more, and we hear some great music!
Are you ready for Mardi Gras?
Music by: Cha Wa
The po...
2019-02-1155 minParadigmsJim Roberts – Percussionist New CD “The Tao of Time”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 with various genres of music to create new music.
In 2018 Jim released an album called The Tao of Time which is a journey, a story, a sonic adventure. This album is fun, funny, beautiful, and ultimately elucidating.
Jim talks with Baruch about his history, the music, his inspirations, and we’ll listen to some tracks...
2019-02-0459 minParadigmsNorman Blain – Musician and Recording EngineerNorman 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 & The Authentiks, and his solo record The Way Back Home.
Baruch and Norman discuss music, life, and inspiration, the choice Norman made regarding family and his career, and much more, and we’ll listen to some of Normans music.
Music by: Norman Blain and The Authentiks, and Norman Blain.
The pos...
2019-01-2858 minParadigmsFire & Ice Pt II – Charles Wohlforth and Dr. Erin Pettit, Glaciers, Climate Change, and HumanityFire & 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 recently The Fate of Nature: Rediscovering Our Ability to Rescue the Earth. Charles and Baruch discuss the significance of ice in forming the Earth’s surface, and to humanity.
• The Charles Wohlforth interview in the podcast is half of the full interview. Hear the full Charles Wohlforth interview here.
Dr. Erin Pettit, Glaciologist of Oregon...
2019-01-1459 minParadigmsGlobalFEST – January 6 at the Copacabana in NYCEvery 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 come together to appreciate the variety of music, to meet artists, to dance and party!
Baruch spoke with Isabel Soffer, one of the founders and Directors of GlobalFEST. They discussed the how and why of GlobalFEST, and also the globally expansive musical possibilities that GlobalFEST cultivates and offers in the form of tours, bringing international musicians to...
2018-12-311h 01ParadigmsDuckie and Bees of Black Uhuru – New Grammy Nominated CD “As The World Turns”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 perspectives on life.
We’ll be listening to selections from their new Grammy Nominated album As The World Turns as well as some of their older music.
Music by: Black Uhuru
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2018-12-2458 minParadigmsPaul Winter – Musician, Composer, Nature, SolsticeThe 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 tradition of putting on a Winter Solstice Concert at the Cathedral of Saint. John the Divine in NYC. We are fortunate to be celebrating the Solstice a few days early with Paul Winter, on Paradigms. He’s a warm person with good things to say, and of course, inspiring music.
Music by: The Paul Winter Consort...
2018-12-1758 minParadigmsMinor Empire – Ozan Boz and Ozgu Ozman – New CD UprootedOzgu 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 Empire and their new CD Uprooted is a musical testament to the heartache and disorientation a person feels when their homeland has become alienating, and to the inspiration that drives human creativity.
Baruch speaks with Ozan and Ozgu about Turkey, politics, the human condition, and their music.
Music by: Minor Empire
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2018-12-101h 01ParadigmsRev Billy & Savitri D – The Church of Stop Shopping ChoirReverend 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 them on a city street proclaiming the value of non-materialism through humor and music.
The Stop Shopping Choir has a new show they’ll be sharing at Joe’s Pub in NY, NY Dec 2, 9, 16 and 23. Get tickets here.
Baruch talks with Billy and Savitri about the motives of the Church of Stop Shopping, and what it’s...
2018-12-0358 minParadigmsSean Ardoin New CD “Kreole Rock and Soul” – Wolfenoot CelebrationSean 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 family legacy, his commitment to the music, and the inspiration for some of the songs on the new record. • Kreole Hall of Fame
Wolfenoot: Celebrate the spirit of the wolf November 23, 2018. Wolfenoot is a new holiday invented by a 7 year old boy in New Zealand. His Mom talks with Baruch about Wolfenoot, what it means, and h...
2018-11-1955 minParadigmsMalika Tirolien & Michael League of Bokanté – New CD “What Heat”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 musical paths, this music from conception to recording, and the wonders of performing live.
“What Heat” refers to what’s happening in the world now…responding with passion and integrity…you will love this music!
Music by: Bokanté, and Bokanté + Metropole Orkest
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2018-11-0459 minParadigmsStephan Said – “this is borderless” docu-seriesStephan 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 to places where people are struggling and makes music with them. You can watch the videos on YouTube. The most recent is We The People.
Stephan and Baruch discussed the project, and the role people can play in making things better.
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Music by: Bokanté & Metropole Orkest & Jules Buckley, Step...
2018-10-2959 minParadigmsMax Gomez – Singer, Songwriter, New EP “Me & Joe”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 was a kid, growing up listening to the blues and starting to play guitar as a child. Listening to Max’s music you catch a glimpse of the universal wanderer, as well as the personal uniqueness of Max.
Max and Baruch discuss the music, the times, and Max performs.
Music by: Joni Mitchell, Max Gomez, and Mary Gauth...
2018-10-2258 minParadigmsElijah Dhavvan of Tobias The Owl – New CD “A Safe Harbor for Wayward Echoes”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, a life threatening illness in recent years, all inspiring the music of Tobias The Owl and their new CD A Safe Harbor For Wayward Echoes.
Tobias The Owl is a musical relational process. Every performance offers a unique combination of performers and their musical gifts.
Elijah and Baruch discuss the music, where it comes fr...
2018-10-0857 minParadigmsCat Duffy Buxton & Didi Pershouse – Soil Carbon Coalition, Book “The Ecology of Care”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, food, the role of social constructionism in how we view the Earth, the sterile paradigm vs the fertile paradigm, and how we can make shifts in our relationships, internal and external, towards more wholeness and health.
Here are the first two episodes in the series:
• Mark Kastel Cornucopia Institute – Organic vs Faux Organic
• David Chapman of The...
2018-09-0300 minParadigmsDavid Chapman of The Real Organic Project – Soil, Nutrition and ClimateDavid 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 the deceptions in our current food labeling which lead consumers to buy things they think are organic but may not really be organic. The conversation also includes a detailed explanation of how soil health affects climate.
This is the second of three episodes in our series about soil. The first episode in the series is available here.
2018-08-271h 00ParadigmsMark Kastel Cornucopia Institute – Organic vs Faux OrganicMark 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 produced. The US Food and Drug Administration has been co-opted by the appointment of industry lobbyists and others who value profit over maintaining a truly organic standard for foods labeled as organic. Mark and Baruch discuss the state of farming, what “organic” really means, agricultural policy and it’s effects.
This episode is the first in a 3-part s...
2018-08-2055 minParadigmsAbiah – Vocalist Arranger Teacher – New CD Abiah Sings NinaJeremiah 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 powerful.
Jeremiah Abiah is a teacher as well as a gifted singer and arranger, currently teaching at Berklee College of Music, which is so fortunate for the students there!
Baruch and Abiah discuss the music, it’s role in society, and more, and we’ll be listening to tracks from “Abiah sings Nina” as well as ot...
2018-08-0657 minParadigmsLili Haydn & Itai Disraeli New CD Opium Moon with MB Gordy and Hamid SaeidiOpium 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 world—Israel, Iran, and the US—making peace through harmony. Lili and Itai join Baruch for a spirited discussion, and we’ll hear tracks from the new CD Opium Moon.
Music by: Lili Haydn, Maetar, and Opium Moon.
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2018-07-161h 15ParadigmsMigrant Children in the US – What’s Happening? Amy Littlefield and Tina Vasquez of Rewire.NewsAmy 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 a record of coercive adoptions and has contracted with the Office of Refugee Resettlement to handle the fostering/adopting of migrant children who have been forcibly separated from their parents. Baruch talks with Tina and Amy about what they’ve learned.
Music by: Duende Libre, Los Lobos, Linda Ronstadt, Moira Smiley, Joan Baez EmmyLou Harris and...
2018-07-0958 minParadigms10th Int’l Body Music Festival in Dzodze, Ghana – Keith Terry, Dr. Kofi Gbolonyo, and Tupac MantillaThe 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 festival, body music, healing, and more.
Also on the program, Tupac Mantilla, Founder of Percuaction, a non-profit that uses percussion as a medium for working with at-risk youth, and to build community, shares about the organization, and the Lifetime Achievement Award they will be presenting to Keith Terry at the festival.
Music by: Body Music Festival, Sweet Ho...
2018-07-0255 minParadigmsLeah Lamb – Storyteller, Author of The Whale Dreamer SeriesLeah 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 metaphysical to the psychological to the political…scintillating!
Leah works with individuals, offers workshops, and has just published a series of novels for young adults The Whale Dreamer.
Music as story; wonderful story songs will accompany this interview.
Music by: Arsen Petrosyan, Joni Mitchell, Billie Holiday, Victor Johnson, Ry Cooder, Emmylou Harris, and...
2018-06-2556 minParadigmsJuan Pablo Diaz on Paradigms – Latin Grammy Nominee CD “Fase Dos”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 and feel. The album was nominated for a Latin Grammy as Best Salsa Album in 2017.
Baruch and Juan Pablo discuss the music, we listen to a number of tracks from Fase Dos and Juan Pablo talks about what is happening in Puerto Rico, the implementation of Disaster Capitalism by the US Government, and more.
Music by...
2018-06-1859 minParadigmsCatherine Bent – Cellist, Composer, New CD “Ideal”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 Catherine discuss the music, Catherine’s progression from Classical music through Punk to Jazz and eventually to Brazilian music. We’ll also listen to tracks from “Ideal.” Tune in and enjoy!
Music by: Benji Kaplan, Catherine Bent, and Macayu Trio.
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2018-06-1154 minParadigmsMolly Tigre – New CD “Molly Tigre” AfroJazzRock Fusion“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 also features saxophonist Chris Hiatt (Japonize Elephants), drummer Joe Abba, and percussionist Mamadou Konate.” – Mitch Marcus
Ezra, Mitch and Chris join Baruch for a discussion about the band, their inspirations, and the music.
Music by: Molly Tigre, Aphrodesia, and Japonize Elephants.
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2018-06-0457 minParadigmsBaruch on Paradigms 9th Birthday!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 by: Phoebe Snow, Danny Dolinger, Buffy Sainte-Marie, George Harrison, Harry Nilsson, and Reclaiming.
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2018-05-2853 min
ParadigmsBaruch on Paradigms 9th Birthday!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 ...
2018-05-2853 minParadigmsLoreena McKennitt – New CD “Lost Souls”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 Lost Souls brings together some older never-recorded material, bringing listeners “up to speed.”
Loreena and Baruch’s conversation starts with the music and then winds and turns through discussion of humanity, technology, and where we’re headed.
Music by: Loreena McKennitt
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2018-05-1457 minParadigmsBobby Treasure – Jamaican Artist – New CD “Never Stop Trying”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 at an early age. He wound up living in Haiti, adopted by a missionary couple.
Tune in to hear songs from Never Stop Trying and to hear Bobby talk about his inspirations.
Music by: Freddie McGregor, and Bobby Treasure.
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2018-04-3055 minParadigmsKiran Ahluwalia – New CD “Seven Billion” – Lovefest TourKiran 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 & B and jazz. It’s called Seven Billion and speaks to the situation of humanity on Earth. Kiran and Baruch discuss the music, the meaning, and more. Kiran has just concluded the first Lovefest Tour.
Music by: Adam Cooper Wood, Kiran Ahluwalia
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2018-04-2358 minParadigmsTamra Lucid – Lucid Nation – New CD EcosteriaLucid 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 art in society. Prepare to hear some of Tamra’s personal story, which is riveting, and some good old hard-core punk rock!
Music by: John Lennon, Lucid Nation, and Patti Smith.
• Lucid Nation on Bandcamp
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2018-04-161h 00ParadigmsAlec Clayton – Painter, Novelist – New Book “Tupelo”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 Kill A Mockingbird” you will love “Tupelo.”
Alec and Baruch discuss Alec’s life, his growing up, and his art. Alec is an interesting guy, and this interview just scratches the surface.
Music by: Jaco Pastorius, Emmylou Harris, Nina Simone, Mark Knopfler, The Band, Sam Gleaves and Tyler Hughes, and Rickie Lee Jones.
• Mud Flat Press
2018-04-0959 minParadigmsLilli Lewis – Musical Metaphysician – New CD The Henderson SessionsLilli 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 music, inspiration, and more. The conversation is lively and you will find yourself wanting to hear everything this artist has done. Lilli lives in New Orleans.
Music by: Lilli Lewis
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2018-04-0258 minParadigmsBenji Kaplan – New CD Chorando Sete Cores, Brazilian Guitar and WoodwindsBenji 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 anything else he’s done, teaming up with woodwind musicians to create some breathtaking soundscapes. Benji is currently touring in Brazil with his wife, singer Rita Figueiredo. Baruch caught up with Benji in Sao Paolo.
Music by: Benji Kaplan
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2018-03-2656 minParadigmsBarry Silber – Laura Nyro Tribute – And A World To Carry OnBarry Silber is the author of a show called And A World To Carry On about the great songwriter and performer Laura Nyro. The show tells some of Nyro’s life story. Barry and Baruch discuss the show, Nyro’s life and music, and we will hear some of Laura Nyro’s music, as well as some music from the show. If you know and love Laura’s music you’ll enjoy this, and if you are new to Laura Nyro, you will love her!
Music by: Laura Nyro, and Erica Garraffa
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2018-03-1959 minParadigmsAntoinette Harrell – Genealogist, Historian, and ActivistAntoinette Harrell is a genealogist who has done extensive research and exposed instances of peonage in the US south in the 20th century. What this means is that African descended people were living as slaves on plantations in the United States, until recently, and there may well be instances of peonage that are continuing today.
Baruch and Antoinette discuss the where, who, and why of this issue. There are some graphic descriptions which make this episode not fit for young children.
Music by: Ry Cooder, Chris Vallillo, Keb’ Mo’, B. B. King, Sade, Toshi Reagon, and Nicc...
2018-03-1258 minParadigmsRegula Curti – The Beyond Foundation – CD Awakening Beyond – Tina Turner, Sawani Shende Sathaye & Dima Orsho, Mor Karbasi, Ani ChoyingRegula Curti, with her partner Beat Curti, founded the Beyond Foundation in 2007. “We offer a platform for all musicians of all cultures to inspire each other and to collaborate. We create a world team spirit of togetherness and compassion.”
The Beyond Foundation mission: Uniting cultures in the world through music to create cross culture understanding, awareness, dialog and respect.
Regula and Baruch discuss the Beyond Foundation’s new CD “Awakening Beyond” an hour and a half of inspiring music from 4 cultures, with musicians Tina Turner, Sawani Shende Sathaye & Dima Orsho, Mor Karbasi, Ani Choying, and Regula Curt...
2018-03-0500 minParadigmsPatrick Ross – Musician, Composer, Educator, MusicPatrick Ross is a musician and music educator living in Vermont. He plays numerous stringed instruments, teaches young people and adults musicianship and music theory, and is an accomplished player. He’s a very thoughtful and deliberate person. Baruch and Patrick discuss Patrick’s relationship with music, and with life, and we’ll hear some of Patrick’s music. Thanks to Kristina Stykos, of Pepperbox Studio for introducing Patrick and Paradigms.
Music by: Patrick Ross, Patrick Ross & Hot Flannel, Patrick Ross and Bob Amos and the Mountain Money All-Stars, Patrick Ross & Steve Wright.
Patrick Ross Music Scho...
2018-02-261h 01ParadigmsAbi Rooley-Towle’s new EP Azure Blue – Eva Salina’s new CD SudbinaAbi Rooley-Towle from the wilds of Scotland, has a new EP Azure Blue coming out in March. Abi is inspired by the world around her and the belief that humanity can choose love. Her music is crafted to express this belief, composed and arranged with care. Guest Duduk player on the EP is Arsen Petrosyan. We will hear selections from Azure Blue. Here you can purchase the song Phoenix.
Eva Salina spoke with Baruch while volunteering on a project in Istanbul, celebrating the role of women in keeping culture and daily life alive during times of war...
2018-02-191h 02ParadigmsJess Phoenix – Candidate for Congress in California’s 25th DistrictJess Phoenix is running for Congress in California’s 25th District. Jess is a scientist, specifically a volcanologist. Baruch and Jess discuss Jess’ positions and the reasons she’s running for office. Not many scientists run for public office, and given the anti-science positions of the current administration, this candidate caught our eye. Jess and Baruch discuss war, agriculture, vaccines, and more.
Music by: Katie Wise & Bhakti Explosion, The Bears, Gram Parsons & The Fallen Angels, Jesse Colin Young, George Harrison, Eagles, and Roberta Flack.
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2017-12-1159 minParadigmsKyla Rose, Dosti Music Project, Indian & Pakistani Musicians – Rob Boston, Americans United for the Separation of Church and StateThe Dosti Music Project brought together a group of musicians from Pakistan, India, and the U.S. for a month-long residency and tour in 2015 and 2016. Kyla Rose Smith talks with Baruch about the project’s mission and the music, and the album of music which came out of the project ,Travelers.
Rob Boston is Communications Director with Americans United for the Separation of Church and State. Rob and Baruch discuss why this separation is good for both religion and society in general.
Music by: The Dosti Music Project
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2017-09-1159 minParadigmsTimbila – African Music w/Rock Undertones/Mark Bray – Historian, New Book “Antifa The Antifascist Handbook”Timbila is a New York-based band that merges traditional music from Zimbabwe and Mozambique with East Village rock. Timbila has a new CD Sadza With the Head of A Mouse which they discuss with Baruch.
Mark Bray is an historian who has written a new book ANTIFA: The Anti-Fascist Handbook. The book offers both historical and practical perspectives. Mark and Baruch discuss what anti-fascism is, how it is being portrayed by the right-leaning media, and what people can do to work against white supremacist politics.
Music by: Timbila
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2017-09-041h 01ParadigmsSubhi – Singer, Composer, Jazz/Erva Baden – Healing from the Trauma of RacismSubhi is a singer/songwriter based in Chicago. She has just finished working on her debut Hindi Pop Jazz album titled Shaitaan Dil (Naughty Heart) which will release on September 15th, 2017. Baruch and Subhi discuss her musical and philosophical roots, the role of the artist, and her upcoming tour!
Erva Baden joins Baruch to discuss her work with African descended women in healing from the traumas caused by racism. The discussion examines what trauma is, how it is passed down from generation to generation on DNA, and how healing can happen. Her website is One Source Energy...
2017-08-211h 00Paradigms100th Episode: Baruch with Eric Koval and Tony GallucciBaruch celebrates the 100th episode of Paradigms with Eric Koval and Tony Gallucci discussing the origins and intentions of the show, and where the show is going.
Music by: Scott Johnson and Mark Oblinger, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Jimmy Ryan and The Blood Oranges, Lisa Sokolov, Aaron Flinn, Bobby Treasure, Tony Vacca and the World Rhythms Ensemble, P.M.P. Band, Layah Jane, The Uprising Roots, Sussan Deyhim, Will McCoy The Rhythm rancher, and Tobiah.
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2011-12-181h 31Paradigms100th Episode: Baruch with Eric Koval and Tony GallucciBaruch celebrates the 100th episode of Paradigms with Eric Koval and Tony Gallucci discussing the origins and intentions of the show, and where the show is going. Music by: Scott Johnson and Mark Oblinger, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Jimmy Ryan and The … More ...
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