Paradigms

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 ...