Paradigms

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, and Joe’s experience as an immigrant, and Joe plays his violin during the interview. We also hear selections from his studio CD Joseph in the Well and his live CD Seed t...

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 as examining each impeachment that has occurred in the US since the country was founded. The book is a very readable 149 pages that clarify any questions the reader migh...

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. Together with Tim Ries , Kevin Hays , and Dibyarka Chatterjee , Katayoun and Shujaat transport the listener. Baruch’s conversation with Katayoun and Shujaat is an...

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 theocracy, the Boycott movement (BDS) which is gaining international momentum, and possible directions t...

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 album of music which came out of the project , Travelers . Rob Boston is Communications Director with Americans United for the Separation of Church and Stat...

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 who has written a new book ANTIFA: The Anti-Fascist Handbook . The book offers both historical and practical perspectives. Mark and Baruch discuss what anti-fascism is, how i...

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 new CD with Richard Drexler , Imagination . Rob Greenfield is a Sustainability Artiste who travels the world learning, teaching, and being an exampl...

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, the role of the artist, and her upcoming tour! Erva Baden joins Baruch to discuss her work with African descended women in healing from the traumas...

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, and more. The conversation with Baruch is stimulating and the music will move you. Music by: Prem Joshua and Ammoye The post Ammoye Evans – Composer, Songwrit...

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 issue for many years. The discussion examines the difference between human trafficking and prostitution, how to spot someone who is being trafficked, and what...

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 stories and, of course, wonderful music. Sonia has a new CD Nigerian Spirit . Music by: Fela Ransome Kuti , Sonia Aimy The post Sonia Aimy...

Elliot Rasenick is the founder of The Beloved Festival in Tidewater Oregon, this year celebrating it’s 10th anniversary! Beloved combines an intergenerational environment, fantastic world class musical artists, devotional practice, and the many aspects of village life, to provide a unique experience. Randy Blazak works with the Oregon Coalition Against Hate Crime . Randy tells us about the o...

Sally Williams Schloegl is a songwriter and performer in Australia. She’s been a musician for decades, and is currently in a band called Neem with her husband Rick Schloegl , son Nimai Williams , and friend Nathan Wrench . Sally’s songs tend to be personal, and speak to cares and concerns that humans share. The conversation is informal and covers such controversies as police brutality...

Meet mother and son team Kim and Heathcliff Saunders, creators of Newton’s Cradle , a musical about autism. This remarkable piece of work, currently in development, offers many new awarenesses, not least, a bit of an insider’s view of being neurologically atypical, conveyed through song and dialogue, the story of one family with an autistic son. Fascinating conversation, and we get to...

Linda Oppenheim is Co-Chair of the Princeton NJ Not In Our Town group. Baruch and Linda discuss the group’s beginnings and what is being accomplished now. Linda offers numerous ideas and suggestions of focal points for people wanting to engage in anti-racism work both personally and in community groups. Very interesting and applicable! Music by: Jaco Pastorius , Paul Robeson , The Spinners ,...

Victor Johnson shares his song On This Train about the Portland Heroes, Taliesin Myrddin Namkai-Meche and Ricky John Best who were killed in a white supremacist terror attack, and Micah David-Cole Fletcher who was seriously injured. Sammy Rangel from Life After Hate talks about the organization and the mission, and shares the story of one man’s recovery from hate and violence. Bob Lord of th...

Patrice O’Neill is founder of Not In Our Town, a national network of communities working for inclusivity and community engagement as antidotes to fear and hate. Patrice has a great story and information for communities on how to counter hate mongers in a community. Wytold plays, get this, a 6 string electric cello. He shares some of his musical process and talks about the role of artists in...

The Beatles came along at just the right moment…change was in the air…obsolete cultural values were being discarded…truths were being revealed…we are in a similar moment now…so let’s revisit The Beatles! Scott Freiman is the creator of Deconstructing the Beatles , a series of multimedia presentations about the composition and production techniques of the Beatles...

David Schulman plays the violin, but he’s not like anyone you’ve heard before. Words are not going to cut it. Tune in and hear his music, and enjoy the conversation about creativity and more between David and Baruch. David’s band is Quiet Life Motel and they have a new CD out called Anhinga . Music by: Quiet Life Motel , and Abdullah Ibahim . The post David Schulman – Compo...

Paradigms celebrates the start of our 9th year with Valerie Won Lee , Founder of  World Citizen Artists , introducing competition winners with winning amazing songs about peace and love: Kat Wahamaa and her song “Warrior of Love” Oscar Jiminez and his song “Vuelve a Nacer” Pauline Jean with her song “Pass On The Blessing” Tormenta Jobarteh with her song “L...

Rae Waters is a musician. Her son Matt Watterworth is a film maker. Join us for this conversation about creativity, parenting, and co-creation. Hear some of Rae’s music from her CD  Catching Air and hear a clip from Matt’s upcoming feature film In Plainview . Music by: The Beatles ,  Rae Waters The post Rae Waters and Matt Watterworth- Mother and Son, Cultural Creatives, Music and Film...

Bright Lights & Promises: Redefining Janis Ian is the new CD by Sarah Partridge . Baruch spoke with  Janis Ian and Sarah Partridge about the music, the album, and the process. Janis Ian is a cultural icon. She began her career as a singer-songwriter in her teens. Her first hit, and a significant piece of cultural commentary at the time, came in 1965 with “Society’s Child” which Janis wrote whe...

Sam Gleaves was on Paradigms in 2015 when he released his CD Ain’t We Brothers . Hot on the heels of that collection we have Sam and Tyler Hughes  recording the songs they sing as they’ve been traveling around giving concerts for the past few years.  Sam Gleaves & Tyler Hughes  is their new CD. Some of the songs will be familiar and some are originals, all written and performed in...

Innovative. Afro. Futuristic. Griots. Soul Science Lab is a Brooklyn, NY based music and multimedia duo that translates stories into soul stirring sounds and dynamic visuals. SSL was formed by artist, educator and creative director, Chen Lo , and multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer, Asante’ Amin . Baruch talks with Chen and Asante’ and we hear some new music from their CD Plan For P...

Alex Chadsey has distinguished himself in a wide range of contexts with his unique musical sensitivity. He has toured and performed throughout the U.S. as well as in Mexico, Europe and South America. In 2012 Alex played on the Grammy-award winning album imaginaries ( Smithsonian Folkways ) by the LA-based band Quetzal . Current projects include reggae legend Clinton Fearon & the Boogie Brown B...