Paradigms

Wayne Maureau is a drummer, a composer, and a band leader.  He hails from New Orleans where he has been part of the music scene for most of his life. His new record At the Water’s Edge is a double … More ... The post Wayne Maureau – “At The Water’s Edge” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast . The post Wayne Maureau – “At The Water’s Edge” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

Dawn Drake is back to talk about her recent music and life.  The last few years have brought significant changes to many of our lives and to Dawn as well. Dawn Drake released a number of singles over the last … More ...

Pat Guadagno is an interpreter of songs.  He’s been making music for most of his life.  Pat tours regularly, playing with local musicians wherever he goes. Pat’s new record 1964 is a collection of songs from that year; iconic music … More ...

William Carn plays trombone, composes, and is a faculty member at the University of Toronto Jazz Studies program. His new record is Choices. William talks about his musical journey, inspirations, and the changes in perspective he is experiencing along the way. … More ...

Darmon Meader composes, writes songs, plays saxophone, and sings. His new record Losing My Mind features his singing.  The songs are mostly familiar, with inspired new arrangements, and a couple of original tunes.  When someone makes music as an offering … More ...

3D Jazz Trio consists of Jackie Warren on piano, Amy Shook on bass, and Sherrie Maricle on drums.  Their latest record is 9 to 5 which is a collection of mostly familiar tunes, some original material, and it is so … More ...

Phil Kosdan has been a political-philosopher ever since he graduated NYU in 1971 as a Sociology major. He works as an Acupuncturist/Chinese Herbalist. Kosdan also holds a M.A. in Psychology from Vermont College. He’s been married for 34 years and … More ...

Curtis White has been writing for his whole life, fiction and non-fiction.  His most recent book is Transcendent art and dharma in a time of collapse. “In Transcendent, celebrated cultural critic Curtis White, asks what Buddhism will look like in … More ...

What happens when a person decides to live their life making the world a better place for everyone? Gary Feuerstein is a person you’ve probably never heard of, but he’s led an interesting life, always in service to others through … More ...

Paradigms offered up 51 episodes in 2022, each featuring a person or persons engaged in exploration of the human condition through a variety of means; creative expression and the arts such as music film literature, science, supporting refugees, saving animals, … More ...

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 ...