Paradigms

LaRonda Davis, President, and Darrell McNeil, Director of Operations of Black Rock Coalition discuss the founding and the mission of BRC, the state of the music business, and their 30th Anniversary, as well as current social issues, and of course, music. Music by: Honeychild Coleman , The Negro Problem , Screaming Headless Torsos , Dope Sagittarius , Malene Younglao , and Lachi . The post LaRonda...

James and Krista Botsford have been sued by Enbridge , a multinational fossil fuel extraction company based in Canada., for refusing Enbridge access to their land for the purposes of building the Sandpiper Pipeline.  The court in North Dakota has gone so far as to grant summary judgment without allowing the Botsford’s their day in court, so they have appealed.   They have a GoFundMe campaign...

Newpoli is a Traditional Southern Italian music ensemble. Meet Björn and Carmen, two of the founders, and hear some spirited music as well as discussion of what’s happening in Italy, and in Europe generally. Music by: Newpoli The post Newpoli: Traditional Music from Southern Italy appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

Jordan Douglas is an Artist and and Educator living in Vermont.  In early 2015 he traveled to Cuba with a group of students.  He discusses his experiences meeting people and seeing parts of Havana, as well as his photography. Music by:  Trio Trovarroco , Freddy , Danay Suarez , Raul Paz , Isaac Delgado , Interactivo , and  Roberto Carcasses Cuban Jazz Band . The post Jordan Douglas: Photographer,...

Zedashe is a musical ensemble from the Republic of Georgia, offering traditional songs and dances. Keto , the founder talks about the music, the traditions and their roots, and their value in the world today. Music by:  Zedashe The post Zedashe: Traditional Georgian Music and Dance appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

The Green Mtn. Teen Institutes, or GMTI, were a series of week long workshops for high school students that were held in Vermont from the mid 1980s through the 1990s. The model was based in Primary Prevention, and included a variety of leadership skill building opportunities, and community. We’ll hear from alumni of GMTI about what it meant to them, and how their lives were effected. Music b...

America’s Journey for Justice is a project of the NAACP; in the tradition of civil rights marches past, a march from Selma Alabama to Washington DC. They started marching on August 3 to and will arrive in Washington on September 15. Meet Media Coordinator Jamiah Adams, and several of the marchers; Rabbi Steve Sirbu, Royal Mayo, Keisha Thomas, and Genevieve. • 30+ Stats on Online Racism: Prev...

The Guy Mendilow Ensemble is currently touring, offering a sonic adventure “Tales from the Forgotten Kingdom: Ladino Songs Renewed” an emotionally powerful, artistic voyage awash with warm harmonies, intricate textures and spellbinding rhythms. Music by:  Guy Mendilow Ensemble   The post Guy Mendilow: Musician and Storyteller appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

Starhawk discusses Justice, Permaculture , and her new book City of Refuge , the long awaited sequel to her widely-read novel The Fifth Sacred Thing . Music by: Medicine Drum , Xavier Rudd & The United Nations , Buffy Sainte-Marie , James Taylor , Redwood Magic , Maria Muldaur , Nahko and Medicine for the People , and special thanks to Ransom Kong . The post Starhawk: Author, Permaculturalist...

Stevhen Koji Baianu is founder of The Dolomites , offering a tribal transnational musical mash that fuses traditions and genres from Japanese, Rumanian, Balkan, Cumbia, Gypsy, Dub, Punk, Alternative, Electronic, Roots, Bass and Sub-natural mystic rhythms. Music by: The Dolomites . The post Stevhen Koji Baianu: Musician, Founder of The Dolomites appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

The Acadian power trio Vishtèn (Pastelle LeBlanc, Emmanuelle LeBlanc, and Pascal Miousse) has carved a prominent place on the international stage. These talented multi-instrumentalists combine original arrangements of traditional Acadian songs with original compositions in Acadian and Celtic flavors. We discuss their inspirations, musical and otherwise, and the mission of spreading joy through mus...

Chattanooga, Tennessee is a community transitioning towards sustainability and social justice. Tonight’s guests, Michael Gilliland, Ash-Lee Woodard-Henderson, Beth Foster and Spring Blossom, describe their social change work with these organizations: Chattanooga Organized for Action • Concerned Citizens for Justice • Mercy Junction • The Free Garden Community Project Music by: The Andrews Sisters...

Cheri Sicard is the author of Mary Jane The Complete Marijuana Handbook for Women. Cheri is a Cannabis and Prison Reform Activist. There are hundreds of people serving life sentences for nonviolent cannabis crimes in the US. Many of them are now in their 60’s and 70’s. Cheri also works with the Can-Do Foundation . Music by: Stevie Wonder , Cab Calloway , Grace Potter and the Nocturnals...

Echo Valley Farm is a sustainable farm and community in Wisconsin. Dena Eakles , founder, discusses the farm and the associated educational non-profit Echo Valley Hope . Sustainability classes are free ! Music by: R.E.M. , Aimee Mann and Michael Penn , Joe Jackson , Paul McCartney , Buffy Sainte-Marie , Richard Shindell , and Marcel Khalife . The post Dena Eakles: Echo Valley Farm & Echo Vall...

Jacque Fresco and Roxanne Meadows describe what The Venus Project is and how it can help humanity. Music by: Miles Davis , Joe Jackson , Ferron , Bonnie Raitt , Michael Franti & Spearhead , Maya Azucena, Joaquin Pacheco, Destruct “Inner City Soul” The post The Venus Project appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

Vincent Martinez  is Director of Research at  Architecture 2030,  the brainchild of Ed Mazria . Construction is one of the largest producer of greenhouse gases. Vince discusses trends in reducing the carbon footprint of construction through the innovative design tools offered by Architecture 2030. Vince is also a musician and we’ll be playing some music from his band Vince Mtz. and the Great...

Dr. David Jacobs of International Energy Transition discusses the global energy transition. Allison Gillette from NRG Solar explains what a microgrid is. Freedom Flotilla III is preparing to sail to Gaza to protest the Israeli blockade. Music by: Maceo Parker , 3 Trees , Danny Kirwan , Lene Lovich , OneWorld , Roger Waters , and Buffy Sainte-Marie . The post Global Energy Transition, and Freedom F...

Mariame is a singer at the beginning of her career. Her background is Cree/Arab. Her original songs are mainly R & B but there are occasional hints of tribal rhythms. Her debut CD Bloom has just been released on the N’we Jinan label. Mariame and Baruch’s conversation is revealing, and the music is moving. Also on tonight’s show, Paul Howe reports after completing his 700 mile...

Yacine Boulares is a Tunisian/French saxophone playing man currently living in New York City. He’s a founder of the band AjOYO . Yacine discusses his inspirations, music, philosophy and more. Music by: John Coltrane , Maceo Parker , AjOYO , and . The post Yacine Boulares: Musician, founder of OjOYO appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

Earth Policy Institute ‘s Janet Larsen and Matt Roney give an update on the state of Planet Earth; Air, Soil, Water, Food, Energy. Music by: The Youngbloods , Miriam Makeba , Lowell George , Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers , Painted Caves , and Buffy Sainte-Marie . The post Earth Policy Institute: Update on Planet Earth appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

Qigong Sensory Training Institute founder Dr. Louisa Silva, and QST Master Trainer Pam Tindall, discuss this research based proven effective massage treatment for children with autism. Special guest Paul Howe of cycle700.com  discusses his upcoming ride from North Carolina to New York to raise money for children in India. Music by: Aaron Flinn , Seal , Joe Jackson , Bonnie Raitt , Joni MItchell ,...

Alison Perry, founder of the Central Oregon Veteran’s Ranch  in Bend Oregon, discusses the need for healing from trauma, veteran’s, agriculture, and the ranch. Music by: The Byrds , John Butler , Inner Peace Music Collective , Patrick Dodd , Karrin Allyson , Binaural Beats Brain Waves Isochronic Tones Brain Wave Entrainment , and Dana Lyons & John Seed . The post Alison Perry: Cent...

The Skid Row Housing Trust ‘s Executive Director Mike Alvidrez and Director of Philanthropy and Communications Tonya Boykin talk about the organization, homelessness, the need, and our humanity. Music by: The Funk Brothers , The Band , Rodney Crowell & Mary Karr , Bryndle , Emmylou Harris , and Billie Holiday . The post Mike Alvidrez and Tonya Boykin: Skid Row Housing Trust appeared firs...

Mari-Lynn Evans is a documentary film maker from West Virginia. We discuss her new film Blood on the Mountain and what’s happening in West Virginia regarding coal mining, mountaintop removal, fracking, destruction of water resources, corrupt politics and more. •  Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition Music by: David Grisman , Shirley Stewart Burns , Alice Gerrard , Emmylou Harris , Johnny Cash...

Green Party 2012 Presidential Candidate Dr. Jill Stein is exploring running again in 2016. Jill and Baruch discuss politics, the myth of the fringe 3rd party, and why mainstream Americans will support the Green Party message if they get to hear it! Music by: The Eagles , Alison Krauss & Union Station , Alan Price , Jackson Browne , Bonnie Raitt , Holly Near with Emma’s Revolution , and B...