Paradigms

Siama Matuzungidi started life in the Congo where he discovered his love for the guitar. Now, many years later, Siama is making music in the US. His new CD is Rivers – from the Congo to the Mississippi . Siama tells some of his story to Baruch on this episode of Paradigms. Siama is an upbeat guy with an infectious laugh and plenty of determination. His music is all about positive vibrations!...

Benji Kaplan has a new CD out called Uai Sô . Born in New York, Benji started out playing percussion with his Dad, learned to play guitar, and eventually discovered Brazilian music. Benji shares his musical journey and inspirations, and we listen to some beautiful music from Uai Sô. Music by: Benji Kaplan , and Django Reinhardt . The post Benji Kaplan: Composer, Musician, Brazilian Music, Passiona...

Roddie Romero and the Hub City All-Stars have a new CD, Gulfstream . They are notorious “Louisiana-Roots-Rockers” who put on an energetic show which is bound to make everyone get up and dance! Roddie talks about the new album, the music, his inspiration, and we play some hot tracks from Gulfstream , and more. Music by: Thibodeaux Boys, Roddie Romero & The Hub City All-Stars , Aldus Roger , Son...

We have a problem in the United States.   White Supremacists have been infiltrating police departments , enacting their agenda, murdering people of color.  This episode features three people; Michael Gaulden , Briana Cavanugh, and Sha’an Mouliert . This episode of Paradigms is dedicated to Alton Sterling , Philando Castile , Sandra Bland , Tamir Rice , Eric Garner , Michael Brown , Dontre Ha...

California Worldfest celebrates it’s 20th anniversary with a fantastic lineup of musicians from around the world. Meet some of them and hear their music in this episode of Paradigms, along with curator of the festival Julie Baker . Guests: Cat Coore of Third World , Sahba Motallebi , and Autumn & Rodrigo of Salt Petal . Music by:  Prem Joshua and Chintan , Boz Scaggs , Third World , Sahb...

Beekeeper Allen Engle talks about his fascination with bees, some aspects of beekeeping, and the phenomenon of “ colony collapse ” that is occurring. Central Oregon Beekeeping Association  • Are Neonicotinoids Killing Bees?  • Advocates Drop Millions of Dead Bees on EPA Doorstep Music by:  Herb Albert & The Tijuana Brass , The Bears , Taj Mahal , George Gershwin , Freakwater , Jeff...

Kareem Roustom is a composer of contemporary Concert Music. Born in Damascus, Syria, Kareem moved to the US as a boy with his family. Now a renowned composer, Kareem’s music carries the flavor of his homeland with, as he says “reflections of his life so far.” Music by:  Lulacruza  provided the intro music, and Kareem Roustom  composed music performed by:  Boston Children’s...

Beninghove’s Hangmen is an instrumental downtown NYC-based sextet with a truly unique sound. Called “NYC’s most cinematic noir band” by the NY Music Daily, they have been featured on Comedy Central, IFC, and more. Bryan Beninghove and Baruch discuss personal, professional, and worldly things. Music by: Boz Scaggs , Beninghove’s Hangmen , Tom Waits , and Mahmoud Ahmed . The post Bryan Beningh...

The 2016 Curry Stone Design Prize goes to The Society for the Promotion of Area Resource Centers (SPARC) ; formed in 1984 and began working with the most vulnerable and invisible of Mumbai’s urban poor – the pavement dwellers. In this interview with Dr. Sheela Patel , we learn about SPARC and what progress is being made by pavement dwellers in Mumbai, India, and in other cities where S...

Melody Parker is a composer, singer, producer, and acoustic engineer. Melody joins Baruch to celebrate the release of her new CD Archipelago and to discuss her creative process. Music by: Melody Parker The post Melody Parker: Musician, Acoustic Engineer, New CD Archipelago appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

Ahmed Salah , in his book You Are Under Arrest for Masterminding the Egyptian Revolution: A Memoir  tells the untold, decade-long story of the Egyptian Revolution as experienced directly by a leading democracy activist whose desire to bring change to his country began as a child when he watched the government rig elections against his father, a prominent politician. The book is a good read.  It is...

In early 2015 Dave ‘s partner, Rebecca , was 35 weeks pregnant and was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. Dave shares what happened after that! This is Part II of a two-part Paradigms. Here is Part I . Music by: Patrick Street ,  Lisa Lynne & Aryeh Frankfurter ,  Mahalia Jackson , Kila ,  Bruce Springsteen , M. Ward , and  Sweet Honey In The Rock . The post Dave MacAi-Bolger: Family, Pr...

In early 2015  Rebecca   Tidewalker ,  Dave MacAi-Bolger’s partner,  was 35 weeks pregnant and was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. Dave shares what happened after that! This is Part I of a two-part Paradigms. Music by: Brian Eno , Loreena McKennitt , The Waterboys , Sean Tyrell , Stone Crowe , and Solas . The post Dave MacAi-Bolger: Family, Pregnancy, Cancer, Faith, Part I appeared first...

Ricker Winsor was born in Illinois 71 years ago. He’s traveled the world, and become an accomplished painter and author. His life can serve as an example of someone who has followed their inspiration. Baruch and Ricker discuss Ricker’s life and what he’s learned. It’s an engaging interesting conversation. • RISD Portfolio  • Follow the Paint • Pakuwon City, Letters from the...

Zeb Bangash and Michael Winograd , founders of Sandaraa, bringing together music from different parts of the world to make something new and delightful! “There are shared languages between people and cultures you wouldn’t think have much in common,” reflects clarinetist Michael Winograd, half of the duo driving Sandaraa. “We’re going for whatever helps us understand the music and songs,” adds popu...

Sha’an Mouliert is a mother, an educator, and an activist.   Sha’an lives in Vermont where she co-founded the African American Alliance of the Northeast Kingdom and serves on the board of  Vermonters for Criminal Justice Reform  as well as being a long-time member of WILPF (Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom). Sha’an shares some of her story, including how she transitioned fr...

Hailed as a “Virtuoso” and “Intensely Soulful” by the New York Times and “Spellbinding” by the New Yorker, and “Incredibly Rich Sound” by the CBC, Kinan Azmeh is one of Syria’s rising stars. His utterly distinctive sound across different musical genres is now fast gaining international recognition. Kinan and Baruch discuss music, inspiration, Syria,...

Henrietta Inman has just published a cook book called “Clean Cakes” which is about making delicious desserts with wholesome natural ingredients. “My new pâtisserie is about eating food in its simplest form from the earth, nature-made food, not man-made ‘food’. ” Wholesome deliciousness and great music! Music by:  Count Basie & His Orchestra , The Beatles , Nahko and Med...

Sundar Viswanathan has shared the world stage with national and international artists alike as a JUNO-nominated and award-winning jazz saxophonist, vocalist and composer. His band Avataar has a new CD called Petal. Avataar’s music has drawn comparison to Mahavishnu Orchestra, Keith Jarrett with Jan Garbarek, late Coltrane, and Oregon. The resulting confluence is a mesmerizing blend of rhythm...

Sarah Aroeste writes and sings in the nearly-lost language of Ladino. Sarah shares her Sephardic heritage, and music from her new CD for children Ora De Despertar. • Dona Gracia Mendes Nasi • Samuel HaNagid Nancy Kricorian works with Code Pink and talks about how businesses like AirBnB, ReMax, and Ahava have become Occupation Profiteers by operating in Gaza and the occupied West Bank in Israel/Pal...

Zusha is a World Soul band led by Shlomo Gaisin (vocals), Elisha Mlotek (percussion) and Zachariah Goldschmiedt (guitar). Their music focuses on the Hasidic musical style known as neegoon, wordless melody, and seeks to inspire people of all backgrounds and faiths to live with intention, meaning, and love. Music by: Klezmer Conservatory Band , and Zusha . The post Zusha: World Soul Band, Harmonies,...

Arsen Petrosyan : Master Torchbearer for Armenia’s Most Evocative Instrument the Armenian Duduk. Arsen discusses his music, inspirations, and the Duduk, the traditional instrument that he plays. We will also listen to some of Arsen’s new CD “ Charentsavan Music For Armenian Duduk .” Music by: Arsen Petrosyan The post Arsen Petrosyan: Master Torchbearer for Armenia’s M...

Dirt: A Love Story is Barbara Richardson ‘s latest book, a compilation of essays, and it is delicious! Hear from Barbara, and essay contributor Tom Wessels , about dirt and life and humanity. We are made of dirt. Definitely tune in! Music by: Boone Reid , Phish , Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris , Patti Smith , J.J. Cale , John Fogerty , Dana Lyons , and Paul Kantner & Grace Slick . The...

Jeff Golden is a social inventor who produces and hosts Immense Possibilities , a weekly public TV series that’s igniting realistic hope, showcasing people and projects that inspire. Our conversation ranges from what’s happening in the commercial media to sociopathy and corporate culture. Music by: Taj Mahal , John Prine , Garnet Rogers , John Butler , Mary Gauthier , and Paul Kantner...

In late 2015 a group of San Diego neighbors built a tiny house for Red, a man who is houseless who lives in their neighborhood. After three nights in the tiny house the police arrested Red and confiscated the tiny house. We meet Red, Lisa, Bishop Steve, his sons Steven and Travis, Juan and Sue, and hear about what happened. Music by: The Funk Brothers , Tom Begich , Laura Nyro , Richard & Lind...