Paradigms

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...

Johnny Kalsi , Master Dhol Drummer, Artistic Director & Music Producer,  steers his Band, The Dhol Foundation as they travel the globe with the mission to promote and expose the indigenous sounds of the Dhol Drum to the Masses. Baruch and Johnny discuss music, inspiration, Johnny tell some of his extraordinary personal story, and lots of great music! Music by: Afro Celt Sound System , and The...

The Central Oregon Social Justice Center houses community and social justice groups, labor unions and justice-seeking law firms in a welcoming, common office space near downtown Bend, Oregon. Baruch met with 5 volunteers to discuss the mission and work of the Center. There are Social Justice Centers all across the United States, probably one near you! •  Equal Employment Opportunity Commission  • ...

Simrit is a woman inspired by her life experiences to create music that transports, heals, and rearranges your mind! She shares some of her story with Baruch, as well as discussing music, and world happenings. This episode is particularly stirring. Simrit’s new CD is Songs of Resilience . Music by: Simrit The post Simrit Kaur: Musician, Activist, Yogini, appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

Scott Reeves is a trombonist, alto flugelhornist, composer, arranger, author, and college jazz educator. Scott lives and works in New York where he leads The Scott Reeves Jazz Orchestra , as well as Manhattan Bones , a Trombone group. The Scott Reeves Jazz Orchestra has a new CD, Portraits and Places . Baruch and Scott discuss the music, inspiration, some fun stories, and we’ll be listening...

Cecile Villar Eljuri , named for the patroness of music, has a new (third) CD coming out La Lucha and it is great! Cecile and Baruch discuss music, inspiration, the world, the need to protect water, and more. We’ll be playing some songs from her new CD La Lucha which you are sure to enjoy! Music by:  Ethiopiques , and Eljuri . •  Information about the Dakota Access Pipeline resistance moveme...

Medea Benjamin joins Baruch to discuss her new book about Saudi Arabia Kingdom of the Unjust . Learn a bit about how the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia came into being and the family that runs it. Also learn about how the US sells tens of billions of dollars of high tech weapons to the House of Saud so they can oppress their own people and neighboring countries. Music by: Ethiopiques , Holly Near , Nahko...

Beyond Nuclear  with  Kevin Kamps – How many nuclear power plants are there in the US? In the world? How are they aging? What ongoing accidents are occurring? What are some of the politics and economics of this dangerous obsolete industry? Kevin and Baruch discuss answers, and of course great music! Music by: Damien Rose , Buffy Sainte-Marie , Steel Pulse , Indigo Girls , Kate Bush , and  Do...

The Havana Sessions is a new CD from Parma Recordings . Bob Lord , CEO of Parma, talks about the experience of meeting some of the greatest living musicians in Cuba, and putting together this inspired collaborative collection of music. Music by: Abrazo The post Abrazo – The Havana Sessions: Bob Lord of Parma Recordings appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

The Mehmet Polat Trio is a spiritual yet adventurous meeting of three virtuoso players with their magical instruments: Oud (Mehmet Polat), Ngoni & Percussion ( Victor Sams ) and Ney (Pelin Ba ş ar) With roots in the Ottoman, ancient Anatolian, Balkan and West African music traditions, the trio welcomes you to join them on their journey. Mehmet and Victor join Baruch for a conversation, and pla...

Craig Hyman has been part of the music scene for going on 4 decades. You’ve probably never heard of him, but he has been involved in the production aspect of music, TV, film, and radio since his college days. Tune in to hear about his experiences and what he’s up to nowadays! Craig is also an adoptee who works with other adoptees and their families . Music by: Bob Dylan , The Temptatio...