Paradigms

Ariel Zevon has just released her first CD The Detangler. Recorded in Chelsea, Vermont at Pepperbox Studio. This 16 track album of songs all written by Zevon, accompanied by Kristina Stykos who created Pepperbox Studio, and an assortment of talented … More ...

Sameer Gupta is a San Francisco based musician; jazz percussionist, tabla player, composer. His new CD A Circle Has No Beginning is a lively textured exploration of different musical forms, from a Buffy Sainté-Marie song to variations on traditional Raaga. … More ...

Loney Dear is a Swedish artist who has just released his 7th album of evocative music. The new album Loney Dear has been nominated for two Swedish Grammis. The music is a combination of electronic and acoustic, with melodic and … More ...

Jess 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 … More ...

Chaco Canyon and the Greater Chaco Area are among the world’s most treasured sacred and archaeological sites, but the region is threatened by fossil fuel extraction. In Part 1 we heard from activists and Native people involved in resisting the expansion … More ...

Chaco Canyon and the Greater Chaco Area are among the world’s most treasured sacred and archaeological sites, but the region is threatened by fossil fuel extraction. In this 2-part Paradigms we will learn from Native people involved in resisting the … More ...

Maslow’s Army is based on Psychologist Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Susan Landis and Samuel Landis discuss the founding of the organization, their own stories of homelessness and addiction, and how Maslow’s Army is feeding hundreds in Cincinnati every week. … More ...

Reggie Young is a Grammy award winning Bassist. He’s played with many greats including Lenny Kravitz, Alicia Keys, Paul Shaffer, Stevie Wonder, and others. Reggie has a new CD out called Young Street. Baruch and Reggie discuss music, inspiration, Reggie … More ...

The Bethlehem Inn is a shelter for people who have no home to go to, in Bend Oregon. Gwenn Wysling is the Executive Director, and talks with Baruch about the Inn, about homelessness/houselessness as a local and as a national … More ...

Syriana’s Road To Damascus is 10 years old and much has happened in that decade. Band founders Nick Page and Bernard O’Neill, who walked the peaceful streets of Damascus 10 years ago, respond to the horror of today’s Syria by … More ...

Moira Smiley is a Singer / Composer who creates and performs new work for voices. Moira is from Vermont and grew up listening to traditional acoustic music, and living a small town life. Moira has, since then, traveled and among … More ...

Moira Smiley is a Singer / Composer who creates and performs new work for voices. Moira is from Vermont and grew up listening to traditional acoustic music, and living a small town life. Moira has, since then, traveled and among … More ...

Joe Kye is a violinist.  He was born in Korea and grew up in Seattle. His music is surprising and delightful. Joe brings his life experience, keen mind and open heart to his music.  Joe and Baruch discuss music, inspiration, … More ...

Joe Kye is a violinist.  He was born in Korea and grew up in Seattle. His music is surprising and delightful. Joe brings his life experience, keen mind and open heart to his music.  Joe and Baruch discuss music, inspiration, … More ...

Barbara A. Radnofsky is an attorney from Texas. She has run for the Senate, and worked as a trial lawyer. Barbara has written a book A Citizens Guide to Impeachment that explains impeachment based on the U.S. Constitution, as well … More ...

Barbara A. Radnofsky is an attorney from Texas. She has run for the Senate, and worked as a trial lawyer. Barbara has written a book A Citizens Guide to Impeachment that explains impeachment based on the U.S. Constitution, as well … More ...

Katayoun Goudarzi and Shujaat Khan are two members of the Saffron Ensemble. On their new CD Will You the ensemble sets some of the poetry of Rumi to music. Katayoun is an Iranian-American vocalist. Shujaat is a master sitar player. … More ...

Richard Silverstein publishes a blog called Tikun Olam which means “Repair the world.” Richard is also published in a number of other publications including Haaretz, Tikkun Magazine and numerous others. Baruch and Richard discuss Israel; it’s founding, the occupation, Israeli … More ...

The 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 … More ...

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 … More ...

Jeff Rupert is a Saxophonist, Composer, Producer, Performing Artist who has played with artists like Maynard Ferguson, Sam Rivers, Mel Tormé, Diane Schuur, Benny Carter and more. He discusses the music, inspiration, and the role of the artist, and his … More ...

Subhi 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, … More ...

Ammoye Evans is from Clarendon, Jamaica. Ammoye is a gifted composer/songwriter/singer, with an activist’s heart and courage. Her new CD The Light is 15 tracks of WAKE UP music ranging in style from Reggae to R & B to Gospel, … More ...

Nita Belles is the founder of In Our Backyard an organization with the mission of stopping human trafficking, and assisting those who are still “in the life.” Belles has written books on the subject and has been working with this … More ...

Sonia Aimy is a Nigerian born actress/composer/singer on a mission! Sonia’s music is uplifting and topical. Her enthusiasm and deep caring come through her music and in the conversation with Baruch in this episode of Paradigms. Sonia shares very personal … More ...