Paradigms

Alec Clayton is an artist. His media has been painting and writing. Alec has a new novel out Tupelo which is based on his growing up in Tupelo, Mississippi in the 1940’s and 1950’s. If you liked or loved “To Kill A Mockingbird” you will love “Tupelo.” Alec and Baruch discuss Alec’s life, his growing up, and his art. Alec is an interesting guy, and this int...

Lilli Lewis is extraordinary. Words do not do her or her music justice. Her most recent CD is The Henderson Sessions and it’s just Lilli and her piano and…well you just have to hear her. Lilli and Baruch discuss the music, inspiration, and more. The conversation is lively and you will find yourself wanting to hear everything this artist has done. Lilli lives in New Orleans. Music by: L...

Benji Kaplan is a New Yorker who fell in love with Brazilian music. He composes, plays guitar, and sings. Benji is prolific, having recorded 4 albums in the last 7 years. His new collection Chorando Sete Cores is different from anything else he’s done, teaming up with woodwind musicians to create some breathtaking soundscapes. Benji is currently touring in Brazil with his wife, singer Rita F...

Barry Silber is the author of a show called And A World To Carry On about the great songwriter and performer Laura Nyro . The show tells some of Nyro’s life story. Barry and Baruch discuss the show, Nyro’s life and music, and we will hear some of Laura Nyro’s music, as well as some music from the show. If you know and love Laura’s music you’ll enjoy this, and if you a...

Antoinette Harrell is a genealogist who has done extensive research and exposed instances of peonage in the US south in the 20th century. What this means is that African descended people were living as slaves on plantations in the United States, until recently, and there may well be instances of peonage that are continuing today. Baruch and Antoinette discuss the where, who, and why of this issue....

Regula Curti , with her partner Beat Curti, founded the Beyond Foundation in 2007. “We offer a platform for all musicians of all cultures to inspire each other and to collaborate. We create a world team spirit of togetherness and compassion.” The Beyond Foundation mission: Uniting cultures in the world through music to create cross culture understanding, awareness, dialog and respect....

Patrick Ross is a musician and music educator living in Vermont. He plays numerous stringed instruments, teaches young people and adults musicianship and music theory, and is an accomplished player. He’s a very thoughtful and deliberate person. Baruch and Patrick discuss Patrick’s relationship with music, and with life, and we’ll hear some of Patrick’s music. Thanks to  Kri...

Abi Rooley-Towle from the wilds of Scotland, has a new EP Azure Blue coming out in March. Abi is inspired by the world around her and the belief that humanity can choose love. Her music is crafted to express this belief, composed and arranged with care. Guest Duduk player on the EP is Arsen Petrosyan . We will hear selections from Azure Blue. Here you can purchase the song Phoenix . Eva Salina spo...

Eve Reyes-Aguirre is running for the Senate from the state of Arizona. Eve is an indigenous woman who has worked tirelessly on behalf of her community for decades. Her platform is one that focuses on environmental sustainability, social justice, and people over profits. Eve and Baruch have a very frank discussion about what’s happening in the US and what Eve would do if elected to the Senate...

Carl Filipiak hails from Baltimore where he learned to play guitar. Carl fuses Rock and Jazz and brings his own groovin’ aesthetic to the music. Carl Filipiak and the Jimi Jazz Band have a new CD called What Now . Baruch and Carl discuss the music, Carl’s inspirations, and we’ll hear tracks from the new CD! Music by: Carl Filipiak and the Jimi Jazz Band, and Pat Martino . The pos...

January 20, 2018 hundreds of thousands of women, men, and other genders, adults and children, people of all races and ethnicities, marched in cities around the world, demonstrating for the rights of women and all people. This episode of Paradigms features 6 women who attended 6 different marches in the US; New York. Asheville, Jericho, San Francisco, San Diego, and Walnut Creek. Tune in to hear th...

Harold Little plays the trumpet. He plays music for your soul. It’s that simple. When you listen to his music you will feel nourished, playful, touched, awakened. Harold’s new CD is called Akoben . Baruch and Harold discuss the music, and the mission of the music, and listen to tracks from Akoben. You will love Harold and his music! Music by: Rare Essence , Harold Little . The post Har...

Ricker Winsor and Jovita Maryana Boentarto describe Indonesian culture and make some comparisons with other societies, including the US. Ricker has traveled the world for many decades and Jovita grew up in Indonesia and has traveled that region and visited the US with Ricker. We discussed many questions; why are people in Indonesia so polite? Are people really different from place to place? Approx...

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 folks, is intimate and raw while also being worldly and wise. Ariel and Baruch discuss the music, making the CD, how Ariel came to live in Vermont a...

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. Sameer is someone who is paying attention and responding to the world through his music. Music by: Sameer Gupta The post Sameer Gupta – T...

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 trance qualities, jazzy, and more. Baruch and Loney Dear (Emil Svanängen) discuss music, the human experience, and existential angst, among other things. The interview is q...

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 anti-science positions of the current administration, this candidate caught our eye. Jess and Baruch discuss war, agricultur...

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 of drilling and fracking in the Greater Chaco Area. In this episode, Part 2, we will hear from a New Mexico State Legislator Derrick Lente , Exec...

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 expansion of drilling and fracking in the Greater Chaco Area. In Part 1 we hear from Emily Bowie of the San Juan Citizens Alliance , Daniel Tso...

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. The Landis’ are inspired to help, and after listening to them, you may be too! Music by: Stanley Clarke , Jon...

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 tells some stories, and we’ll hear music from the new CD. Reggie is interesting, thoughtful, and dedicated to his craft.  You’l...

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 issue. Music by: Sister Hazel , Steve Winwood , The Clash , Carrie Newcomer , The Pentangle , Arlo Guthrie , and Joni Mitchell . The post Gwenn Wysling – Bethlehem Inn,...

Michael Gaulden has written a book My Way Home: Growing Up Homeless in America that is so powerful, it could help change our society for the better. Michael and Baruch discuss the book, Michael’s experience of being homeless for 11 years of his childhood, and what it took to escape the cycle of homelessness and poverty. Music by: Eminem , 2Pac Shakur , Bela Fleck and the Flecktones , Ben Har...

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 creating a benefit release, the new EP Ipiros Remixes 100% of the proceeds going towards the efforts of International Rescue: Greece . Nick and Bernard tal...

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 her activities she has volunteered at a refugee camp in France. This was the inspiration for her song and video Refugee which she discusses with Baruch. We’ll also h...