Paradigms

Mariah Parker has coined the phrase Indo Latin Jazz to describe the musical fusion she is inspired to create.  A lifelong pianist, Mariah’s compositions are inspired by relationship with the muse; rhythms, experiences, and occasionally a complete piece shows up … More ... The post Mariah Parker – “Windows Through Time” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

Okaidja Afroso is a Ghanaian artist who has just released the second installment in his Ancient Africa Wisdom Trilogy. It’s called ÀBÒR ÉDIŃ which means Melanin Earth Garden in the Gãdangmé language. The first record came out in 2022, JAKU … More ... The post Okaidja Afroso – New Album “ÀBÒR ÉDIŃ” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

Ganesh Rajagopalan, the celebrated violinist, has been making music his whole life, on his own and with his brother Kumaresh. In 2023 he celebrated 50 years of being a professional musician both with Ganesh Kumaresh and with Shakti. He has … More ... The post Ganesh Rajagopalan – New Music “Yugma” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

Alex Martin has created an album, songs made from the poetry of his father Michael Martin. It’s called Appalachian Fall: The Song-Poems of Michael Martin. Michael Martin lived on a mountain and wrote poems. He was called “the foremost meditative … More ... The post Alex Martin – New Music “Appalachian Fall: The Song-Poems of Michael Martin” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

Natalie Spears lives in Colorado where she listens to birds, to the land, and is inspired to create music. Her latest record is Hymn of Wild Things, a collection of original songs about connecting with nature, and about grief; personal … More ... The post Natalie Spears – “Hymn of Wild Things” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

Eljuri returns to Paradigms to talk about her free Concerts for Democracy starting July 13 in Riis Park, Chicago, sponsored by the International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago. Here is the entire Tour schedule so far.  More dates may be … More ... The post Eljuri Concerts for Democracy appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

John Kruth has been exploring and innovating musically since he was a child. He is a multi-instrumentalist who plays mandolin, flute, sitar, guitar, banjo, the list goes on. John has written five books about music and musicians, including Bright Moments … More ... The post John Kruth and The Folklorkestra – A Strange Day in June appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

Itamar Erez and Hamin Honari are friends who have played music together for years.  They have collaborated on this new album Migrant Voices to bring attention to an issue and to celebrate the creativity in their friendship. Both Itamar and … More ... The post Itamar Erez and Hamin Honari – New Music “Migrant Voices” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

Dan Loomis is a Jazz Bassist from New York. He is also an inspired person of conscience and humility.  His new record Revolutions is a ceremony, an homage to some of the great revolutionaries; Fransisco de Miranda of Venezuela, Toussaint … More ... The post Dan Loomis – New Record “Revolutions” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

Jo Beth Young writes and sings with a deep ethereal palate of sounds and colors. Her new record Broken Spells is a sonic kaleidoscope, with songs that evoke transformation and mystery, vocals and instrumentation which defy gravity. On the new … More ... The post Jo Beth Young – New Record “Broken Spells” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

Maetar is Itai Disraeli on bass, Hagai Lev-Shalem Izraeli on horns, and Richard Fultineer on percussion.  Each player is an established musician in their own right and with other bands. As a trio they have released a double album Love … More ... The post Maetar – Double Album “Love Dub and The Abstract One Drop” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

Steven Gellman is an award winning songwriter, a self-taught musician, and a performer.  He performs in musical venues and also in homes for the elderly.  His songs are smart poignant warm poetically, musically sophisticated and very accessible. The new record … More ... The post Steven Gellman – New Record “All You Need” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

Andy Milne is a two-time Juno Award winning Pianist and composer.  He has studied and played with Oscar Peterson, played in Steve Coleman’s bands, performed with Cassandra Wilson, to name just a few. Andy composes soundtrack for film and TV, … More ... The post Andy Milne – New Music “Time Will Tell” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

Brenda Earle Stokes is a pianist, singer, and composer from Canada.  Currently living in New York City, Brenda’s new record is Motherhood, an homage to, and inside-view of, motherhood.  The songs are both amusing and serious, offering both release and … More ... The post Brenda Earle Stokes – New Record “Motherhood” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

Sarah Jerrom is a composer and a singer.  Her latest project is Magpie, a Suite in 8 movements that takes the listener into a mythic story of Jerrom’s creation. The music is complex, powerfully melodic, performed by players of great … More ... The post Sarah Jerrom – New Music “Magpie” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

Diane Coll returns to Paradigms to share her new album Old Ghosts, a collection of original songs exploring themes of coming to terms and letting go. Diane is exploring her songwriting and musicianship with a calm kind of passion, bringing … More ... The post Diane Coll – New Music “Old Ghosts” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

David First with his band New Party Systems, and Yvette Massoudi, have collaborated on a song Next of Kin which is a call for Peace. David First has been writing songs and making music since he was a teenager, finding … More ... The post David First & New Party Systems w/Yvette Massoudi – New Music “Next of Kin” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

Michael Gaulden returns to Paradigms to share his new book for children Hello Neighbor! which addresses the issue of homelessness. In his new book Michael explains homelessness, homeless encampments, and more, by anthropomorphizing cats as the main characters and going … More ... The post Michael Gaulden – New Children’s Book “Hello Neighbor!” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

Chris McKhool and Marc Meriläinen, along with many others, have just collaborated on a powerful new record Indigenous Collaborations with Sultans of String Walking Through the Fire. The songs and music are inspired by the experiences of Indigenous people in … More ... The post Sultans of String w/Indigenous Collaborators – New Record “Walking Through the Fire” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

Nick Justice, originally from the Bronx, has been playing music since he was a kid.  He’s been part of the San Diego cow punk music scene for decades, as a solo artist, with a band, and as a sideman. Nick … More ... The post Nick Justice – New Album “Stranger in my Town” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

Denin Slage-Koch is a Jazz Guitarist, Composer, Arranger and Professor at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. His new album is It Comes In Waves which is a collection of mostly original compositions with one outstanding cover. Denin is one of … More ... The post Denin Slage-Koch – New Music “It Comes In Waves” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

Amy Wagenfeld is an Occupational Therapist.  She works as a  design consultant, educator, researcher, and author. She is a faculty member in the Boston University Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctoral program and Principal of Amy Wagenfeld Design. Amy’s love of nature … More ... The post Amy Wagenfeld PhD – Nature Based Therapy appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

Scott Free has been composing and performing music for decades.  He was inducted into the City of Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame in 2010 for his political work. Scott runs a queer Indie Radio Station Alt Q Radio.  … More ... The post Scott Free – “Songs to Fight Oppression” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

Caroline Lavelle is a musican through and through; a cellist who plays with people like Peter Gabriel, Radiohead, Mary Black, The Chieftains, and many others. Caroline regularly records and tours with Loreena McKennitt. Caroline’s most recent solo album is The … More ... The post Caroline Lavelle – “The Raven” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

Bernard O’neill has been working on the Syriana project for many years, with numerous iterations of the music being released to the public, most recently as a benefit for Syria, a country torn by war and violence both from within … More ... The post Bernard O’neill – New Music “Syriana 1325” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .