Paradigms

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 America’s Cities And Universities about the student uprising that occurred at Columbia University’s School of Architecture...

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 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...

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 a record of coercive adoptions and has contracted with the Office of Refugee Resettlement to handle the fostering/adopting of migrant...

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 festival, body music, healing, and more. Also on the program, Tupac Mantilla , Founder of Percuaction , a non-profit that uses percussion as a medi...

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 metaphysical to the psychological to the political…scintillating! Leah works with individuals, offers workshops , and has just published a series of novels for young adul...

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 ta...

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...

“ 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 ....

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 . The post Baruch on Paradigms 9th Birthday!...

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 and has composed music in response to his experiences. Check out the band’s schedule and go hear them if you can! Music by: Duende Libre The post...

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 conversat...

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 all rough. The imagery of his poems is personal and universal. His songs, like his poems, strike familiar chords as Jamie’s personal perspective shines through. The CD was produced by the...

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: Fred...

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 & 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...

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 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,...

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 int...

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 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: L...

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 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 F...

Barry 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 a...

Antoinette 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....

Regula 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....

Patrick 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  Kri...

Abi 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 spo...

Eve Reyes-Aguirre is running for the Senate from the state of Arizona. Eve is an indigenous woman who has worked tirelessly on behalf of her community for decades. Her platform is one that focuses on environmental sustainability, social justice, and people over profits. Eve and Baruch have a very frank discussion about what’s happening in the US and what Eve would do if elected to the Senate...

Carl Filipiak hails from Baltimore where he learned to play guitar. Carl fuses Rock and Jazz and brings his own groovin’ aesthetic to the music. Carl Filipiak and the Jimi Jazz Band have a new CD called What Now . Baruch and Carl discuss the music, Carl’s inspirations, and we’ll hear tracks from the new CD! Music by: Carl Filipiak and the Jimi Jazz Band, and Pat Martino . The pos...