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AurallaurA has just released a new record The Critique of Capital: An Engaging Revue. Thirteen songs, mostly originals, exploring themes of culture, relationship, and community.

Laura Chu Wiens has been making music for much of her life.  This is her second record, sharing her own compositions, invoking the cabaret of 1930s Shanghai.  These songs offer a juxtaposition of past and present that is engaging and thoughtful, while being musically exciting and culturally relevant.

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Music by: AurallaurA

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Mayday! is the new album from George Mann and Si Kahn.  At 82 Si has a career as a songwriter, performer, and labor union organizer and activist spanning a lifetime. George has spent decades writing and performing. He’s been a journalist, a union organizer, and  regularly does shows in veteran’s homes and retirement homes.

Mayday! is a collection of ethically strong, musically fun, smart and timely songs. Some were written by Si Kahn years ago, some are new songs by Si and/or George Mann. The title expresses the call for help many in the US are feeling these days.

This is musically tasty and intellectually stimulating; great music to listen to with friends!

Music by: George Mann and Si Kahn

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Emie R. Roussel has just released a new record TERR with her trio, Nicolas Bédard on Contrebasse & basse électrique, and Dominic Cloutier on Drums.

This record, made by good friends who have played together for years, is inspired by love of Earth, of friends, of life.  The music is lovely and surprising, passionate and surreal.

Emie has a long relationship with music and with the piano, starting with classical and then jazz and then creating her own thing. Her bandmates are both accomplished players, and together they create beautiful musical space.

• Emie R. Roussel on YouTube

This episode of Paradigms is dedicated to Hannah Arendt.
• When Arendt Knew by E. A. Hanks
• Hannah Arendt at the Library – Marianne Williamson

Music by: Emie R. Roussel Trio

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Jane Fallon has been making music for decades. Inspired by the magic of music itself and her fascination with words and meaning, Jane fashions songs with messages, exploring points of view, feelings, and events.

Jane’s latest album is Sweet Resilience and she has a new one coming out soon!

The through line in Jane’s music is a realistic optimism that revels in truth telling, not preaching, offering listeners something to relate with as they make up their own minds regarding the message.

• Jane Fallon on YouTube

Music by: Jane Fallon

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Tara Fortier is a Canadian physicist, originally from Quebec, currently living in Colorado working as Project Leader in the Time and Frequency Division at National Institute of Standards and Technology.

Tara does her best to answer a few of Baruch’s Physics questions. Tara will be on Paradigms again so if you have questions for her please email baruch@paradigms.life

Music by: Randy Hoexter, Astor Piazzolla, Patti Smith, Imogen Heap, Sameer Gupta, and Rosanne Cash.

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Lewis Stubbs Junior has just released his first collection of original songs West Nashville Sky. A Nashville native, Lewis grew up with a musical Dad in a music city, He started playing guitar as a pre-teen and never stopped.  The music is bluesy rock with a tinge of country.  The songs are personal and relatable and pull no punches.  There’s some pretty raw emotion in this music.

Before this solo project Lewis has been playing and recording with the band Natchez Tracers for many years.

• Lewis Stubbs Junior on YouTube

Music by: Lewis Stubbs Junior, and Natchez Tracers

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Katie Bull grew up in an artistic family surrounded by the music of brilliant players jamming in her living room. It is only natural that she would become an amazing musician herself. Katie’s new record The Hope Etudes is a vibrant excursion into Katie’s world of sound and meaning.

The album is a collection of original songs with a few familiar songs interpreted through Katie Bull’s mind and heart, reworked beautifully, creating a new experience.

Katie and Baruch discuss some of her inspiration and passion for life.

• Katie Bull on YouTube

Music by: Katie Bull

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Ernest Aines started playing guitar as a child in Australia.  Songwriting came later, drawing inspiration from the Singer Songwriters of earlier decades. He’s recorded an EP Already Found, an album Spiral Bound and a number of singles, and is currently working on his next recordings.

Ernest has gone from busking in Melbourne to touring the US. Some shows are already sold out but you can still get tickets in a few cities.

Ernest’s music is alive and harmonic, layered with the organic dimensionality of the 12-string guitar. There is a comfortable familiar quality to the music while also being fresh and bright. The songs are personal and universal, doing what a good song should do, hold up a mirror to the listener.

• Ernest Aines on YouTube

Music by: Ernest Aines

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David Coller has just released an album with long-time collaborator Diane Chodkowski When Summer Comes. David has been making music for most his life but disappeared from “the scene” some years ago, but now he’s back!

This is music in the folk tradition of the early to mid 20th century, with other colors and flavors that may surprise you. This is folk music for today!

• David Collar on YouTube

Music by: David Coller & Diane Chodkowski

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Ron Wilkins and Rebecca Patterson have just released a record The Vigil and The Sleeping Giant from their project Trombocalists. The album includes a four-movement Covid Suite and four additional compositions.  This is big band music taken to a whole new level of consciousness!

Both Rebecca and Ron are accomplished musicians and composers, involved with many musical projects from Broadway to Big Band and more.

Ron’s Covid story is powerful, and one of millions.  People continue to contract the disease. Some have a brief encounter, for others it can be very serious, even fatal, or leaving the person alive but with debilitating Long Covid.

• Big City Livin’ on YouTube

Music by: Ron Wilkins & Rebecca Patterson

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While Sue Cahill has an extensive and accomplished background as a Bassist with The Colorado Symphony, and she is also into Jazz. Her new record Evanstonia is her first album of her own compositions.

Sue is Professor of Bass at the University of Colorado Boulder College of Music. She was Principal Bass of the Louisiana Philharmonic in New Orleans, has toured in South America and Europe, Canada and the US. Sue’s music vibrates with her intention, to engage people’s aliveness.

Music by: Sue Cahill

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Kim Moberg has released her fourth album All That Really Matters, 8 original songs with 2 very personal covers.  In 2023 Kim released The Seven Fires Prophecy Suite for Humanity. Kim ancestry is Tlingit, which heritage informs her art. Both albums are intimate and deep. Kim is sharing powerful inspirations with us, it’s worthwhile to spend time with this music.

Music has been part of Kim’s life forever, as a listener and creator.  Kim is also very involved in musical community as an active member in Folk Alliance International, also as a Board member of the Billy Conway Artist Fund, and as a founder and manager of Sandwich Arts Alliance (SAA) Porchfest.

• Kim Moberg on YouTube

Music by: Kim Moberg

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Joe Troop & The Truth Machine have a new EP out, The Truth Machine 5 songs for right now, this week!  If you love bluegrass you’ll enjoy this 5 piece ensemble of excellent players and their fun political humor and gravity, both. Check them out.

Joe Troop has many musical projects going, another one is Larry & Joe, with Larry Bellorín from Monagas, Venezuela.

• Joe Troop on YouTube

Music by: Joe Troop & The Truth Machine

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James Houlahan has just released his seventh album On a Wing a collection of mostly original songs, and two beloved covers, inspired by life!

Since following his muse from Boston to Los Angeles some years ago, James has been making music and finding musical community, and now he and his partner have started a family!  All of this aliveness comes across in the music.

This album has a theme which is in the title and the cover art; literal and metaphorical. Winged creatures!

• James Houlahan on YouTube

Music by: James Houlahan

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Nani Vazana has been making music for much of her life, first as an instrumentalist and then as a singer and songwriter.  Nani grew up speaking with her grandmother in Ladino, the nearly-extinct language of the Sephardic Jews. This led to learning traditional songs in Ladino and her 2017 record Andalusian Brew.

Always interested in growing as a person and as an artist, Nani eventually started writing her own songs in Ladino, resulting in the 2023 release Ke Haber.  Currently Nani is currently in post production on Nani sings Nina a tribute to Nina Simone.

Nani and Baruch discuss the connection between inspiration, fear, and human life.

• Nani Vazana on YouTube

Music by: Nani Vazana

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Natalie Bogwalker and Chloe Lieberman have written a great book The New Natural Food Garden: A Comprehensive Guide to Growing a Bountiful Harvest with Less Work, in Partnership with Nature. Having worked and gardened and taught gardening together for years at Wild Abundance, this book was an organic next step.

This book is a significant contribution to the body of work on sustainability, an impressive collection of visual, text, and organized information. A person with no experience gardening will find more than enough to get started growing their own food. An experienced gardener will find lots of useful tips and specific information for growing dozens of varieties of plants.

Humans have been gardening forever, and especially during times where social upheaval, like war or political turmoil, effect access and supply chains, people return to gardening.

• Wild Abundance on YouTube

Music by: Animal Logic, Rosalie Sorrels, Nia Cephas, Jackson Browne, and Samara Jade.

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John Clay has just released his first album, after decades of playing and recording with other peoples’ bands.  This very intentional collection of songs brings us the sounds of talented friends playing beautiful music together.

The title About Time refers not just to John finally making a record but to the reality of life on Earth, it’s about time we humans learn to co-exist peacefully, so we can prioritize the well-being of all life on Earth!

John is a warm caring person, and that comes across in the conversation as well as the music.

• John Clay on YouTube

Music by: John Clay

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Rafe Pearlman is a human who creates magical healing spaces with poetry and music, and friends.  His personal story is archetypal.  Out of his life experience and who he is, Rafe brings us Kanu which is a story cycle; songs and narrative that give us a taste of the power of nature as source, friend, and healer.

Kanu is available to download and as a physical CD, but it is also available as a beautifully crafted video presentation which you are encouraged to watch. It will nourish you.

Rafe is also a Voice Coach, and he loves to hear from people.  You can email him directly.

Music by: Rafe Pearlman

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Doctor Nativo has released a new record Barriokandela a collection of songs that are intended to celebrate and explore our shared human journey. The music is juicy and alive!

These songs invite us to feel our common humanity and to share that with our fellow humans.

Doctor Nativo grew up steeped in music, and now he plays big festivals as well as in the street.  He’s living true to his mission, making music that tells true stories while envisioning a better future.

Doctor Nativo on YouTube

Music by: Doctor Nativo

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Javier Jara has been working on his latest album for a number of years, and it is now done! Our Rhythms, Our Voices is a collection of 12 songs, each the story of a real person, honoring Latin Americans for their contributions to The United States, while also exposing the scapegoating and oppression Latin Americans experience in the United States, especially in recent years from prominent politicians and media moguls.

The music is lush and beautiful. Javier is masterful on the guitar and his accompanists are likewise masters of their crafts.  This music is joyful to listen to, and the lyrics tell stories, poignant and personal, derived from interviews which were turned into poems and then into songs.

Javier performs in the Austin Texas area, sometimes to benefit Casa Marianella a non-profit agency that serves immigrants in need of housing, and other resources.

• Javier Jara on YouTube

• Former DOJ Attorney explains proposed new rule exempting DOJ Attorneys from disciplinary actions for unethical behavior

• Comment on the proposed rule

Music by: Javier Jara

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Serious Child is the artist name of Alan Young, who discovered music later in life and now travels around the UK performing original songs.  His latest record is What Lies Beneath, 12 original songs about life. Alan also produces other artists and, with his partner Kate, runs a not for profit musical venue in the UK, Petworth Sessions.

Serious Child offers songs that reflect personal experience and also look at societal issues like isolation, community, and relationship. Alan has also begun to make videos of his songs, well worth looking into.

• Serious Child on YouTube

Music by: Serious Child

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Kray Van Kirk has a new record, Empire which is a heartfelt collection of songs addressing the current state of things.  These poems are to the point, reminding us of our mythic past as we contend with how to intentionally create a sustainable and just future for humanity.

Kray is on an interesting journey of conscience which he shares with us in the conversation with Baruch. Both scientist and artist, Kray’s perspective is rich and deep.

• Kray Van Kirk on YouTube

Music by: Kray Van Kirk

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Teresa Tudury has stories to tell!  She is known for her musicality and her humorous wit. A traveling musician for decades, Teresa has spent time with Janis Joplin, Leonard Cohen, Rickie Lee Jones, Charlie Musselwhite, Dave Clark and many more.

Teresa’s most recent record is Perhaps You’ve Heard Of Me 11 original songs both serious and amusing, with a thread of human foibles and beauty connecting them.

It’s a pleasure to welcome Teresa back to Paradigms!

• Teresa Tudury on YouTube

Music by: Teresa Tudury

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Diane Coll is a prolific writer and composer. On her new album Strangely in Tune Diane continues to explore her own musicality, electrically rockin’ her folk roots, with lush vocal arrangements and songs that speak to the current state of humanity.

This is Diane’s fourth visit to Paradigms, and her fourth record since 2022. And while Diane is creating all this great music she is also a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist specializing in Creative Therapies.

Altruism and honesty inform Diane’s work both as a Counselor and as an Artist.

• Diane Coll on YouTube

Music by: Diane Coll

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Gilmar Gomes has just released his first solo album 11:11 after touring with Enrique Iglesias for many years. Gilmar is originally from Brazil but has been living in the US for over 25 years, making music with great artists like Angelique Kidjo, Harry Belafonte, Shakira, Rihanna, Meshell Ndegeocello, and more.

This new record is a collection of sounds that bring light and gravity together. Gilmar is on a path of listening to inspirations and bringing them to us through his music.  He is very intentional in his composing and playing, and he’s assembled wonderful artists to join him on this his debut album.

Listening to this music is like taking a trip!

• Gilmar Gomes on YouTube

Music by: Gilmar Gomes

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Jeff Lofton has released a new album of original and well known songs exploring the essence of Texas, ATX Rhythm. Some of these songs may not have seemed like Jazz pieces until Jeff played them.

Jeff Lofton is originally from South Carolina where he got his start as a musician.  Now he’s part of the Austin Jazz Scene. He is not only a talented player but a Jazz Scholar, learning from other great artists while bringing his own personal magic to the music.

• Jeff Lofton on YouTube

Music by: Jeff Lofton

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Wesli has released a new record which is truly epic. Makaya is a collection of songs from and about Haiti, in the many styles of Haitian culture from traditional to modern. The history of Haiti is rife with exploitation from colonial powers, and still to this day Haiti is a sacrifice zone where violence and political instability serve the interests of those who seek to exploit the country for natural resources.

Wesli tells us some of his personal story, from whence much of his inspiration comes, and about this music which is alive and colorful.

Wesli tours Canada, the US, Europe and Africa so be on the lookout for him and if you get a chance to hear him live, take it!

• Wesli on YouTube

Music by: Wesli

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Mark Rubin, Jew of Oklahoma is an Okie making music that’s mostly Americana and Bluegrass with a hint of Klezmer, Eastern European, and Middle Eastern flavors. His songs are often political, seeking to reach people’s hearts and minds with messages of conscience.  His new album is Dispatches: Songs from a World Gone Mad.

Mark is a direct communicator.  Talking with him, listening to his music, one never has to wonder what he’s saying, he is as clear as a bell in his messaging.  His intentions shine brightly! Musically he’s about as down home as you’re going to find anywhere.

• Mark Rubin on YouTube

Music by: Mark Rubin

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Nia Cephas has just released her debut album Cosmicpolitan.  The music is upbeat, inspired by Nia’s life and experiences, which she shares in the conversation with Baruch.

Sometimes life throws such incredibly painful and difficult challenges our way, and Nia is a person who continues to rise to these challenges with grace, humor, and generosity. Nia is already working on her second album as she makes her way towards becoming a Medical Student!

• Nia Cephas on YouTube

Music by: Nia Cephas

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This is a joint episode between Paradigms and John Reed‘s radio program The Compendium. John Reed co-hosts with Baruch to share a retrospective of 2025 in music.

Music by: Banning Eyre, Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens), Crys Matthews, Eric Faulkner, Lilli Lewis, Karine Polwart, Dee Robinson, Kalandra, Tracy Grammer, Luka Bloom, Jaime Ospina, The Little Unsaid, Diane Coll, Lamb, Travis Hall, Fantastic Negrito, Eljuri, The Orphan Brigade, Deborah Holland, Matt McGinn, Dahlia Dumont, Robin Ince and Rachel Taylor-Beales, Qais Essar & Sonny Singh, The Waterboys, Alice Di Micele, John Lennon, and Jan Gillies.

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Joshua Thomson and Josh Peters of the band Atlas Maior join Baruch to discuss their musical background and inspirations, this band, and their new record Palindromlar.

This band continues to evolve, bringing music from North Africa (The Middle East) together with Free Jazz, exploring cultural roots, differences, and the human connection.

• Atlas Maior on YouTube

Music by: Atlas Maior

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Abraham Gomez-Delgado’s band is Zemog El Gallo Bueno and they have just released a new record ¡Ya Tú Sabes! You Already Noe which is a lush wild colorful juicy set of music with smashing lyrics coming out of the imagination of this accomplished group of artists, many of  them Grammy winners.

Abraham has been an artist since childhood, first as a painter and then adding music into his expressions.  The job of the artist is to reflect back to us the world we live in, through their own unique perspective.  Abraham Gomez-Delgado does just that.  He surrounds himself with art and artists and his inspirations bring perceptions and personal ethics and convictions to the world.

• Zemog El Gallo Bueno on YouTube

Music by: Zemog El Gallo Bueno

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Chris Rawlins has released his third full-length album Flyover. Hailing from the midwest of the United States, Chris is connected with the landscape, the people and places, of which he writes. It’s a gentle, touching record.

Chris’ musicianship is multifaceted, both as a solo performer and with a band. He is inspired by musings and experiences, and brings that forth in his poetry and melodies. He is very much in the tradition of the traveling folk singer. His songs are relatable and have a familiar comforting quality, while being original and personal.

• Chris Rawlins on YouTube

Music by: Chris Rawlins

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Qais Essar & Sonny Singh have collaborated on a beautiful record Sangat which means Beloved Community.  They are on a mission of bringing people together, moving past the divisions that humans are susceptible to in service to a greater vision of a peaceful world. The music is beautiful.

Sonny and Qais each discuss their musical and spiritual backgrounds, and why this project is so dear to them.

• Qais Essar & Sonny Singh on YouTube

Music by: Qais Essar & Sonny Singh

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Mark Growden is one of those people who sees an instrument, touches it, and instinctively knows how to play it, most of the time.  He is a composer, choral director, and visual artist. He has released a number of records and there is more to come!  His current release, 11 Hours is all Jaw Harp.

Mark has a quick mind and perceives deeply.  He travels and plays music with people, he’s curious, so always learning. Mark is also a teacher and he tells us about that. This is an extraordinary person.

We’re listening to music from the new album and previous records.

• Mark Growden on YouTube

Music by: Mark Growden

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Veronneau is a duo, Lynn Veronneau and Ken Avis. Hailing from Quebec and Northern England respectively, they met and found partnership in music and in life. Their new record Blue Tapestry celebrates two iconic albums by two pioneering women in music, Joni Mitchell and Carole King. These well loved songs are translated through Lynn’s unique voice and Ken’s gentle jazzy guitar.

Veronneau is Washington DC based so they perform there, and they tour extensively so look for them in a city near you.

• Veronneau on YouTube

Music by: Veronneau

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Josh Fortenbery is an Alaskan musician with roots in the deep south of the United States, as well as Jewish roots from Europe.  His musical influences range from Bluegrass to Folk to Rock.  His new album Tidy Memorial is a collection of very personal songs exploring grief and loss, with passion and conscience.

Josh’s songwriting and storytelling echo with the tradition of bards from times gone by, while addressing modern concerns and events. The conversation with Baruch covers a lot of ground.

The show opens with commentary by Baruch regarding how we could select leaders of conscience and integrity.

• Josh Fortenbery on YouTube

Music by: Josh Fortenbery

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Alice Di Micele has just released a new album Reverse the Flow which is a collection of songs that will resonate with many people.  The original songs are all about different aspects of the human experience right now.  This is music for today!

Alice has been on her mission for many years, deepening her experience and abilities to communicate with beauty and clarity. Her songs are moving, and the musicianship on the record is excellent.

Baruch and Alice share views and discuss the songs on the album, and of course we get to listen to a few of them!

• Alice Di Micele on YouTube

Music by: Alice Di Micele

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Anthony Taddeo of Alla Boara visits Paradigms to share some of his story, to talk about Alla Boara and to share their new record Work & Song, a live album that captures the joy and passion of this music.

Alla Boara brings together traditional Italian folk songs from around Italy, with contemporary undertones of jazz and folk. Inspired by his heritage, Anthony researched the music of his forbears, and, along with his fellow musicians, has created this new take on old songs.

Alla Boara is Anthony Taddeo percussion, Tommy Lehman trumpet and vocals, Amanda Powell vocals, Ian Kinnaman bass, and Mark Micchelli pianist, with Yaryna Tsarynska violin, Garret Folger trumpet, and John Karkosiak guitar.

• Alla Boara on YouTube

Music by: Alla Boara

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Strat Andriotis has been playing music since he was a young person, and as many do, he started out on one instrument and then found that another was his true calling. Eventually he came to the instrument that, coincidentally, is his namesake.

Strat has a new record Exits 8 original compositions performed by a trio.

Strat and Baruch follow a familiar theme, discussing music and inspiration, exploring ways that art and creativity bring people together.

• Strat Andriotis on YouTube

Music by: Strat Andriotis

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John Patrick Elliot has been playing music since he was a child, discovering ways to bring his imagination to life with soundscapes and song.  He started out as a solo performer under the name The Little Unsaid but that eventually blossomed into a full band. They have released a number of albums and the most recent, just dropped, is Stay Fragile All Across This Cold Frontier, a collection of 11 tracks, each of which will take you on a trip.

John is one of those people who lives music. John and Baruch discuss the music, inspirations, and the ever-present theme of art as metaphor, in exploring the meaning of human existence.

• The Little Unsaid on YouTube

Music by: The Little Unsaid

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Ben Clifton is a pianist and composer.  He’s just released his debut album Overlook which is 14 original pieces all great to listen to, and to travel with in your mind. The compositions are dimensional and the musicianship on the record is excellent.  This is wonderful music.

Ben shares some of his life experience with us in the conversation with Baruch, and we listen to some of the tracks from the album. This is an artist to follow.  He’s already working on compositions for the next album so definitely stay tuned!

• Ben Clifton on YouTube

Music by: Ben Clifton

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John Reed returns to Paradigms to share his latest record A Proliferation of Pointlessness, twelve new tracks exploring the human condition, emphasis on current world situations and circumstances. John’s musicianship continues to expand in dimensionality and scope, as does the clarity and depth of his lyrics.

John Reed hosts a radio show The Compendium, writes a Blog, has a YouTube Channel, along with his music, all in service to his values of community, communication, and the common good.

John is a family man, he has traveled the world as an international trade negotiator and consultant, and John is a musician always seeking out and learning from other musicians, and the muse.

Music by: John Reed

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Dave Douglas plays trumpet, composes, and teaches. His new record is Alloy.

Dave is a deep communicator. His compositions and his playing come from Dave’s inquisitive nature, and his altruism. He’s a realist with an imagination, who can see what’s so as well as what could be.

The new record includes fellow celebrated artists, Alexandra Ridout and David Adewumi on trumpet, Patricia Brennan on vibes, Kate Pass on bass and Rudy Royston on drums.These folks bring friendship and generous sharing to the music.

Alloy is inspired by personal experiences and current events.  Dave talks about these inspirations and more with Baruch.

Music by: Dave Douglas

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Matt Soverns hails from suburban Indiana where he grew up in a family of creatives.  His own creativity leans toward communication through theater, music, and comedy. Matt’s way of dealing with Covid is so cool, you will love the story he tells.

Phoning It In is a full length album of original songs written and composed by Matt, inspired by his surroundings and the rich variety of music and art he has been exposed to, all coming through a sharp mind and friendly wit. The music is wonderfully performed and  enjoyable; some food for thought.

Matt shares some of who has inspired him, and it’s a wide variety of artists of different sorts through time. If you’ve never heard of the folks he names, check them out!

• Matt Soverns on YouTube

Music by: Matt Soverns

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Travis Hall is a classically trained opera singer who is about to release his debut album of original R & B songs. Travis has been singing since he was a child in Georgia. Now as a classically trained adult, he has returned to his R & B roots with HeArt Museum. The full album will be available in October, but you can preview some of the songs on Travis Hall’s YouTube site.

Travis and Baruch discuss Travis’ journey from R & B to Opera and then back again, as well as songwriting, composing, arranging, inspiration, and the challenges an up and comer faces.

• Travis Hall on YouTube

Music by: Travis Hall

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Victoria Cardona has released her debut album Que Pasó showcasing her original compositions, guitar and percussion.  Victoria is a powerhouse of energy and musical inspiration!

Born and raised in Florida in the Cuban community, Victoria heard the music her grandfather and parents listened to, which influences her compositions and styles of playing, along with good old fashioned Rock’n Roll.

Being a multicultural person informs Victoria’s world view, and she brings that to her music. Sometimes performing with a band and sometimes solo, Victoria plays in a variety of venues.  Catch her small venue performances now because soon she will be playing big shows. She’s up and coming!

• Victoria Cardona on YouTube

Music by: Victoria Cardona

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Hadar Noiberg has just released an album, a collaboration with Katia Toobool called . It was recorded live, so no studio effects or overdubs, just players and living music.

Hadar has been playing the flute for most of her life. Her relationship with the music is intimate.  Music is a part of her core as a person, which means it is key to how Hadar relates with the world.  Through composing, performing, and teaching, Hadar is able to share some of her inner being with us.

Throughout this episode we’ll be listening to music from the new record, and discussing the power and responsibility of creativity.

• Hadar Noiberg on YouTube

Music by:

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Eljuri is back! This woman is a powerhouse of creativity and altruism, making music that speaks to the heart and soul as well as to the issues of the day.  Her sixth studio album is now available, Así es el Mundo.

Eljuri’s activism comes from her deep commitment to justice. Last summer she partnered with a number of “Get out the vote” organizations with her Concerts for Democracy Tour. This year Eljuri is working with a team that has has produced the Eljuri Activism Toolkit providing tools and ideas for creative pro-active responses to the unconstitutional and illegal actions of the current presidential administration.

For folks in the military who are being given illegal orders to occupy US cities and towns, here are resources. You do not have to obey illegal orders!

• The Military Law Task Force
• The Orders Project

Enjoy the conversation and selections from Eljuri’s new record!

Music by: Eljuri

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Dr. Charles Shepherd is the Honorary Medical Adviser to the ME Association, a patient charity in London, UK.

Dr. Ken Friedman is a retired Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Physiology, New Jersey University of Medicine and Dentistry, Newark, New Jersey.

Following up on Paradigms February 27, 2022 with Dr. Ken Friedman and Dr. David Maughan, Drs. Friedman and Shepherd describe the current state of research regarding Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in the US and UK respectively, as well as links between ME/CFS and Long Covid.

Current Resources:

• ME/CFS Importance of Early and Accurate Diagnosis

• Long Covid and ME/CFS Overlap • DecodeME Research Results – the Genetics of ME/CFS

• Reframing Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS): Biological Basis of Disease and Recommendations for Supporting Patients

• Causes of symptoms and symptom persistence in long COVID and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome

• Leaving ME Behind: A Personal Journey Through Chronic Illness by Simon Harrison (Author), Kenneth J. Friedman Ph.D. (Foreword)

Music by: Fleetwood Mac, Peregrine, New Party Systems, Holly Near, and G. Love & Special Sauce.

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