Paradigms

Väsen (Olov Johansson, Mikael Marin, and Roger Tallroth) are acclaimed composers and performers in the living tradition of Swedish folk music. They have a new CD Brewed and are currently touring in the US. A longtime musician, Rod Kinny has always had a passion for his craft. He has just released his 4th CD Forces of Nature on which he shares his ever-growing musicianship and gift for songwriting....

The wonderful Tobiah gave a concert on April 1 in the 900+ year old stone church St. Mary’s in the English countryside in Chithurst, the “Are We Angels” Concert. Tobiah was accompanied by the award winning Irish Accordionist  Colette O’Leary . Tobiah has shared her recording of the concert with us. Music by: Tobiah, and Colette O’Leary. The post Tobiah “Are We A...

World Citizen Artists mission is to build a movement of artists, creatives and thinkers whose aim is to create effective and evolutionary change in the World through events, exchanges and other opportunities involving the use of art to raise global awareness. The organization is over 150,000 strong!  If you are an artist of any kind, you might want to join . Founder Valerie Won Lee talks with Baru...

Lennée Reid is a spoken word powerhouse, spiritualist, poet, environmentalist, activist and survivor who is just trying to make sense of it all and find peace. Lennée and Baruch discuss life and inspiration, Lennée shares poems from her new book Universal State of Mind and we hear beautiful music! Music by: Larry Corban , Les Amazones d’Afrique Feat. Angélique Kidjo , Anna Gordon , Eartha Ki...

This episode has two parts; first we will meet Hicham El Kebbaj, Co-ordinator of the Gnaoua Festival now going on in Essaouira, Morocco. Hicham tells us a bit about the festival and Gnaoua culture. Next we meet Abi Rooley-Towle who is “just a Mum” living with her husband and two sons in Scotland. Abi has an amazing story of inspiration, and shares some of her songs with us. You will be...

Juniper and Baruch discuss anti-racism and decolonization, and the relationship between capitalism and climate change. Juniper asks some challenging questions, and offers some clear concise goals for humanity. Music by: The Beatles , Steeleye Span , Michael Jackson , Jim’s Big Ego , Cheryl Barnes , and Rebekah The post Juniper: Anti-racism, De-colonization, Capitalism and Climate Change appe...

Bob Marley was a visionary. In this episode of Paradigms DJ Herby French joins Baruch for a discussion of Bob Marley’s mission. We’ll listen to some powerful music and explore the meaning and the circumstances behind the music, and the legacy he left us to carry on, One Love. If the divisiveness of these times is getting to you, this is the episode for you! Music by: Bob Marley and the...

Singer-songwriter, guitarist and percussionist, Aurelio Martinez is one of Central America’s most gifted performers. Born in Honduras, the artist is known for his powerful and evocative voice. He is a major tradition-bearer of the Garifuna culture and music and he is considered nowadays as the Cultural Ambassador of the Garifuna nation. His new CD Darandi is a celebration of his career thus far. A...

Miami’s masters of Pan-Latin hybrid sounds Locos por Juana know that music can heal. “In our world, music is about making you feel good. People are always trying to find ways to feel better, but you can do it all through music,” explains singer Itawe Correa . “For so many people, it’s the cure; music that says something, that helps you go home and make a change.” Baruch talks with Mark Kondrat , o...

Greg Hatza ’s musical instincts came to him as early and as naturally as the ability to walk, and he was picking out blues and boogie woogie tunes on the piano around age four. The Hammond B-3 became Greg’s obsession as a teenager, when a friend turned him on to recordings by Jimmy Smith, Jimmy McGriff, Ray Charles, and Johnny Hammond Smith. His first professional gig came when he was 16, wi...

What is fascism? Is Donald Trump a fascist? Are we seeing the rise of fascism in the USA? In the world? Mark Bray is a political organizer, historian, and the co-editor of Anarchist Education and the Modern School: A Francisco Ferrer Reader  and the author of Translating Anarchy: The Anarchism of Occupy Wall Street . He is a currently a Visiting Scholar at Dartmouth College. Mark and Baruch discus...

Noelle Tannen and The Filthy No-No’s are a band of sonic force lead by a singing songwriting powerhouse. Their sound is a theatrical synthesis of Soul, Jazz and a touch of Rock and Roll as Noelle Tannen’s eclectic vocal approach defies any single standard. This music will rock you and move you. Baruch and Noelle discuss the music and the US election, and we’ll hear selections from the new CD...

This episode of Paradigms features reports from a number of marches which occurred on 1/21/17. On January 21, 2017, millions of people around the world marched to demonstrate support for the rights of women. This march was inspired by the misogynistic comments of Donald Trump while he campaigned for the Presidency of the United States, and the subsequent actions of some Trump supporters. This demo...

Sergio Pereira is from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has lived in many countries, and is now living in Valencia, Spain. He’s been playing guitar for 50+ years. His newest CD is Swingando and it is luscious. Sergio shares some of his story, talks about the new CD, and the world. Music by: Antonio Carlos Jobim , Sergio Pereira , and Paulo Moura The post Sergio Pereira: Musician, Traveler, Brazilian...

Avalon Jazz Band represents the Parisian and Golden Age swing spirit in New York City, with a repertoire of timeless American standards and French jazz songs: old classics with a hot twist celebrating France, love and music. Avalon Jazz Band offers a ride in a time machine, and brings you back to the Parisian zazou era of the 1930′s and 1940′s, when some inspired young people insisted on celebrati...

Ransom Kong is a collaboration between Richard Zeuch and Ransom Kong, two lifelong friends from Kihei, Maui. Through sheer force of will, they have forged their visual and soundscapes. Their island ‘hangloose’ personalities combine with their pop sensibilities to create a unique hybrid of music. We’ll talk with Ransom and Rich, and hear some of their new music! Music by: Mickey H...

Crystal Zevon reports from  Standing Rock Sioux Reservation in North Dakota. Then we meet Alison Lewis who balances her life as a singer with her work as a Speech and Language Pathologist. We’ll hear music from her new CD Seven . Prepare to be inspired by both of these women! Music by: Mickey Hart , John Trudell , Bill Miller, Alison Lewis , Eva Cassidy , and Buffy Sainte-Marie The post Crys...

Paradigms continues with reports from Water Protectors at Standing Rock in North Dakota . This week Angelina Llongueras describes her visit over the Thanksgiving holiday. Mn’JAM Experiment is a performance group working with musical forms from the last century, and including an improvisational electronic visual aspect. Meet the artists and hear some of their work. They have a new CD “L...

Left Hand Media Co-op is a cohesive team of artists, writers, organizers, strategists, and technologists working together in a cooperative model, ensuring a safe, creative, pleasant work environment. They offer an alternative to the top/down model that is typical of capitalism and a key aspect of neoliberalism. Meet founders Rob Hellenius and Tobi Elliot . Music by: Steven Rushingwind , Talking He...

Apollonia Pîna , Kandi Mossett (Eagle Woman) , and Ronald Reedy : Discussion of Native sensibilities, what’s happening at Standing Rock, and Crystal Water Camp in Florida, opposing the Sabal Trail Pipeline. Music by: Craig Chaquico & Russ Freeman , Annie Humphrey , Melissa Sklar , Aaron Flinn’s Salad Days , John Trudell , and Miten . • Crystal Water Camp  • Standing Rock The post W...

Native Voices: Tony Ten Fingers ,  Scott Moore y Medina , and PennElys Droz , each discuss different aspects of Native cultures, what’s happening at Standing Rock in North Dakota, and the implications locally, for the United States, and for the world. Music by: Rockapelli , Buffy Sainte-Marie , and John Trudell . • Blue Star Integrative Studios  • Indigenous Environmental Network  • Sustaina...

Meet Ellen Chaffee and David Schwalbe , the only people to ever call for a Grand Jury against a sitting Governor in North Dakota, until the legislature changed the law effective immediately, making it impossible for them to proceed. The State of North Dakota gives every appearance of operating at the behest of the fossil fuel industry, from the governor on down through the regulatory commissions a...

Erik and Lauren Ohlsen have launched Storyscapes , publishing books for children and adults that offer imaginative fun eco-literate story and coloring books. One book, The Living Playground, provides plans for a natural playground which you can adapt and build in your community. Storyscapes has upcoming contests and more which could benefit your community! Music by: Pink Floyd , The Minor Key and...

Singer-songwriter Carrie Newcomer invites listeners to “pause the perpetual motion” of their lives with her new album, The Beautiful Not Yet . “Life is always lived between then and soon, right here and now, in the beautiful not yet,” Newcomer says. Baruch and Carrie converse about music, inspiration, and especially about kindness. Musical selections from The Beautiful Not Yet and Carrie’s e...

Starhawk ‘s book The Fifth Sacred Thing has just been released as an audiobook! Starhawk discusses the book, it’s relevancy, what “sacredness” is, Permaculture , and more. Music by: Buffalo Springfield , Joan Baez , Patti Smith , Eljuri , and Bonnie Raitt . Reading by: Maya Lilly The post Starhawk: Author, Activist, New Audiobook The Fifth Sacred Thing appeared first on Par...