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 … More ...

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 … More ...

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, … More ...

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 … More ...

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 … More ...

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 … More ...

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 … More ...

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, … More ...

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 … More ...

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 … More ...

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 … More ...

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 … More ...

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 … More ...

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 … More ...

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 … More ...

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 … More ...

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 … More ...

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, … More ...

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 … More ...

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 … More ...

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 … More ...

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 … More ...

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 … More ...

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 … More ...

Patty & Vince Wixon are long-time poets and really fun interesting people. They both taught High School English, and loved teaching.  We’ll be talking about poetry and poets, including Poet Laureate William Stafford, who they both knew. We’ll hear some poems … More ...