Paradigms

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 The post Sue Cahill – “Evanstonia” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 The post Kim Moberg – “All That Really Matters” and “The Seven Fires Prophecy Suite” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

James Amutabi and Amani Will of Hoodhippie Universe join Baruch to share their current project Decolonization for Dreamers. This is not so much an interview as an experience of poetry, altruism, and good old fashioned Hippie Love.  Whether you’re an elder or a young person or somewhere in between, these two humans will touch you with their exuberance and sincere desire to make the world a better place for everyone. After listening to this you may find yourself curious about their offerings, or just inspired to follow your own loving intentions for the world. James Amutabi is a meditator, a dreamer, a listener; “He grounds his work in a rooted sense of gratitude that permeates the leg of your journey along which he walks with you as a companion, helping you to look deeper into yourself and insuring that you do not lose sight of your own innate strengths, gifts, and power, but that you invest them in the work that you continue on with. – Ricardo Alvarez Amani Will is a Singing Poet BeatMan, a Meditator, Educator, Ritualist. “Behind walls, whatever they be, be they prison, classroom, church, state; be they systemic, cultural, emotional, or psychic; we always find what’s creative and liberated.” – Amani Will Music by: Bonnie Raitt, HoodHippie Universe, Laura Nyro, John Trudell, Marvin Gaye, and Mickey Hart The post HoodHippie Universe – Decolonization for Dreamers appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

Phil Hewitt is a journalist and a marathon runner. In 2016 Phil was stabbed and nearly died. Phil’s new book Outrunning the Demons is a collection of vignettes, accounts of people who have faced a trauma of one sort or another ranging from illness to political oppression to sexual assault, and more, who have found healing through running. Each chapter is one person’s story. The writing is a pleasure to read and the inspiration just pours off the pages. You can get the book here. Phil and Baruch discuss Phil’s experience, and what’s happened since, including the writing of this book. • Phil Hewitt on Twitter Music by: Mark Knopfler, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Neil Young, Squeeze, The Kinks, and Emmylou Harris   The post Phil Hewitt – Journalist, Runner, Author New Book “Outrunning the Demons” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

What Heat is the new album by Bokanté + Orkest Metropole. The music is bold, textured and inspiring. The lyrics and the music speak to our life and times. Malika Tirolien and Michael League share with Baruch about their own musical paths, this music from conception to recording, and the wonders of performing live. “What Heat” refers to what’s happening in the world now…responding with passion and integrity…you will love this music! Music by: Bokanté, and Bokanté + Metropole Orkest The post Malika Tirolien & Michael League of Bokanté – New CD “What Heat” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

Abi Rooley-Towle from the wilds of Scotland, has a new EP Azure Blue coming out in March. Abi is inspired by the world around her and the belief that humanity can choose love. Her music is crafted to express this belief, composed and arranged with care. Guest Duduk player on the EP is Arsen Petrosyan. We will hear selections from Azure Blue. Here you can purchase the song Phoenix. Eva Salina spoke with Baruch while volunteering on a project in Istanbul, celebrating the role of women in keeping culture and daily life alive during times of war and disaster. Eva’s new CD Sudbina is a collection of music from the Balkans and Roma people. Eva was called to this music, as a child, and it has woven itself into her life. Hear some of her story and selections from Sudbina. Music by: Abi Rooley-Towle, Eva Salina & Peter Stan, and Vida Pavlovic. The post Abi Rooley-Towle’s new EP Azure Blue – Eva Salina’s new CD Sudbina appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

Carl Filipiak hails from Baltimore where he learned to play guitar. Carl fuses Rock and Jazz and brings his own groovin’ aesthetic to the music. Carl Filipiak and the Jimi Jazz Band have a new CD called What Now. Baruch and Carl discuss the music, Carl’s inspirations, and we’ll hear tracks from the new CD! Music by: Carl Filipiak and the Jimi Jazz Band, and Pat Martino. The post Carl Filipiak – Jazz Fusion Guitar – New CD “What Now” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

Ariel Zevon has just released her first CD The Detangler. Recorded in Chelsea, Vermont at Pepperbox Studio. This 16 track album of songs all written by Zevon, accompanied by Kristina Stykos who created Pepperbox Studio, and an assortment of talented folks, is intimate and raw while also being worldly and wise. Ariel and Baruch discuss the music, making the CD, how Ariel came to live in Vermont after growing up in France, and more. And of course we will hear tracks fromThe Detangler. Music by: Ariel Zevon Ariel Zevon on YouTube The post Ariel Zevon – New CD The Detangler appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

Maslow’s Army is based on Psychologist Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Susan Landis and Samuel Landis discuss the founding of the organization, their own stories of homelessness and addiction, and how Maslow’s Army is feeding hundreds in Cincinnati every week. The Landis’ are inspired to help, and after listening to them, you may be too! Music by: Stanley Clarke, Joni Mitchell, Bonnie Raitt, Stevie Nicks, Elliott Smith, Harry Nilsson, and Paul Brady. The post Maslow’s Army – Serving Homeless, Addicted and Mentally Ill People appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

The Bethlehem Inn is a shelter for people who have no home to go to, in Bend Oregon. Gwenn Wysling is the Executive Director, and talks with Baruch about the Inn, about homelessness/houselessness as a local and as a national issue. Music by: Sister Hazel, Steve Winwood, The Clash, Carrie Newcomer, The Pentangle, Arlo Guthrie, and Joni Mitchell. The post Gwenn Wysling – Bethlehem Inn, Bend Oregon – Shelter for Homeless Individuals and Families appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

Michael Gaulden has written a book My Way Home: Growing Up Homeless in America that is so powerful, it could help change our society for the better. Michael and Baruch discuss the book, Michael’s experience of being homeless for 11 years of his childhood, and what it took to escape the cycle of homelessness and poverty. Music by: Eminem, 2Pac Shakur, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Ben Harper, and Nas. The post Michael Gaulden – Author of My Way Home: Growing Up Homeless in America appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 might have about impeachment. Music by: Heart, Aimee Mann, Lowell George, Bob Dylan, Derrik Jordan, Laura Nyro, The Bears, and Medicine Dream. The post Barbara A. Radnofsky – A Citizens Guide to Impeachment appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 that could bring peace to the region. Music by: The Steph Pappas Experience, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, One World, Ann Wilson, and Suzanne Sterling. The post Richard Silverstein – Journalist Blogger Israel Palestine Zionism Theocracy appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 State. Rob and Baruch discuss why this separation is good for both religion and society in general. Music by: The Dosti Music Project The post Kyla Rose, Dosti Music Project, Indian & Pakistani Musicians – Rob Boston, Americans United for the Separation of Church and State appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 it is being portrayed by the right-leaning media, and what people can do to work against white supremacist politics. Music by: Timbila The post Timbila – African Music w/Rock Undertones/Mark Bray – Historian, New Book “Antifa The Antifascist Handbook” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 example of how a human being can practice sustainability with joy and kindness. Check out his TED Talks. Rob is back on Paradigms for the second time talking with Baruch about his travels, what he’s learning, and what comes next in his life. Music by: Rupert & Drexler Rob Greenfield – Be The Change in a Messed Up World, How to End the Food Waste Fiasco The post Jeffrey Rupert Saxophonist, Composer, Music Educator – Rob Greenfield Sustainability Artiste appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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, Songwriter, Singer, Activist, Jamaican, Force of Nature! appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 to do. Meg Ammons‘ song Don’t Walk Away is featured in this episode.  The song was written to benefit YouCanFree.US Music by: Joni Mitchell, Irie Mafia, Meg Ammons, Sinead O’Connor and Mary J. Blige, Sarah McLachlan, and Bruce Springsteen The post Nita Belles – In Our Backyard, Stopping Human Trafficking appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 – Actress, Composer, Singer, New CD Nigerian Spirit appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 and forced vaccinations, and of course we hear some of Sally’s music and some songs from Neem. Music by: Adham Shaikh, The Williams Sisters, Sally Williams Schloegl, and Neem The post Sally Williams Schloegl – Songwriter, Performer, Person of Conscience appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 today’s world. He has a new CD out called Fireflies, Fairies, and Squids. Wytold’s music transports us. Music by: Joan Armatrading, and Wytold The post Patrice O’Neill – Not In Our Town/Wytold – Cellist Extraordinaire appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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. Mr. Freiman has presented his lectures to sold-out audiences at theaters nationwide and has spoken about the Beatles at colleges, universities, and corporations. In the Fall of 2012, Mr. Freiman taught a semester course on “The Beatles In The Studio” at Yale University. Scott and Baruch discuss the significance of The Beatles, Scott does some deconstructing for us, and we listen to The Beatles, perhaps hearing things we’ve never heard before. Music by: The Beatles, George Harrison, John Lennon, and Paul McCartney • The Back Seat Of My Car (Beatles outtakes) The post Scott Freiman – Deconstructing The Beatles appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 “Let’s Hope” Sally Williams Schloegl with her song “Peaceful Dream” A unique Paradigms episode! World Citizen Artists • World Citizen Artists Awards The post Valerie Won Lee – World Citizen Artists Competition Winners – Paradigms’ 8th Birthday! appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 Band, the Samantha Boshnack Quintet, and Alex’s own trio duende which has new CD coming out called Duende Libre. Music by duende, Dumi and Minanzi III, and Clinton Fearon. The post Alex Chadsey – Musician, Composer, New CD Duende Libre appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 Kitt, Big Bad Gina, rae and the honeybees, and Pura Fé Trio. The post Lennée Reid – Poet, Activist, Spoken Word Artist appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 Wailers The post Bob Marley – Honoring the Man, the Music, and the Message of One Love appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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, one of the founders, about life, music, the world, and the new CD Caribe. Music by Radiance Matrix: Paul Temple and Locos por Juana The post Locos por Juana’s Mark Kondrat: Pan-Latin Fusion Music appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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, with the Frankie Scott Trio, where he played around small towns in central Pennsylvania. Decades later, with numerous CDs to his name, Greg still plays in and around Baltimore. His new CD Diggin Up My Roots is a joyful homecoming; familiar jazz and blues numbers with Greg’s own touch. Greg and Baruch talk about music, Greg has some great stories, and of course lots of music. Music by: The Greg Hatza Organization, The Oscar Peterson Trio The post Greg Hatza: Musician, Composer, Jazz and Blues B3 Hammond appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 demonstration of support extends to all of the groups of people Trump has in one way or another disrespected, which is everyone EXCEPT white european-descended males. Music by: Larry Corban, Dean Dyson, Suzanne Sterling, John Trudell, Robin Williamson, Adrian Belew, Bill Miller, and La Plebe. • Lennée Reid The post Women’s Marches – January 21, 2017 – Responding to Donald Trump appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 Guitarist appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 celebrating joy in the face of fascism. Founder Tatiana Eva-Marie talks with Baruch about the music and the zazous, and we hear selections from the new CD Je Suis Swing as well as music from some other Paris artists of the time. Special guest Nathan Boddie of the Bend Oregon City Council talks about the Not In Our Town Proclamation just passed by the City Council in Bend. Music by: Django Reinhardt w/Stéphane Grappelli & The Quintet of the Hot Club de France, Avalon Jazz Band, Édith Piaf, and Josephine Baker • Not In Our Town The post Avalon Jazz Band’s Tatiana Eva-Marie: Musician – Nathan Boddie of Bend Oregon City Council appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 Hart, and Ransom Kong The post Ransom Kong: Musicians appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 Crystal Zevon at Standing Rock & Alison Lewis Jazz Singer appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 “Live With A Boom” and videos on YouTube. This is pretty out of the box! Catch the new single from MC Yogi Be The Change Music by: Fleetwood Mac, Bess Klassen-Landis, Mn’JAM Experiment, and MC Yogi • Mn’JAM Experiment on YouTube   The post Angelina Llongueras at Standing Rock; Mn’JAM Experiment Jazz Musical/Visual Art appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 Heads, Nina Simone, Carrie Newcomer, Bob Marley, Tom Cobb, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, and Boz Scaggs The post Left Hand Media Co-op: Rob Hellenius and Tobi Elliot, Egalitarian Workplace appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 Water Protection & Native Voices: Apollonia Pina, Kandi Mossett, and Ronald Reedy appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 • Sustainable Nations Development Project The post Native Voices: Tony Ten Fingers, Scott Moore y Medina, and PennElys Droz appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 and boards. Bribery is for all intents and purposes legal, state officials receive unregulated funds and legislate in favor of the industry, against the interests of the citizens. The Dakota Access Pipeline is one such project. Music by: Robbie Robertson & The Red Road Ensemble, Third World, Patrick Dodd, Blackfire, John Trudell, and Buffy Sainte-Marie. The post North Dakota: State or Fiefdom? Ellen Chaffee and David Schwalbe appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 Buddy Dubay, The Runaways, Tom Rush, David Walburn, and Walela. For current and accurate information on the events occurring in North Dakota visit Indian Country Media Network. • Standing Rock Sioux Tribe • Legal Defense Fund for Sacred Stone Spirit Camp The post Storyscapes: Fun Eco-literacy Books, Children and Adults appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 earlier work. Music by: EarthRise SoundSystem, and Carrie Newcomer The post Carrie Newcomer: Musician, Poet, Explorer appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 Paradigms Podcast.

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 Dhol Foundation. The post Johnny Kalsi: Musician, Percussionist, Band Leader, The Dhol Foundation, Afro Celt Sound System appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 • Social Justice Action Center – Portland, Oregon • Fair Housing Council of Oregon • Legal Aid Services of Oregon Music by: Stevie Nicks, Blackfire, Eljuri, Joan Baez & John Prine, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Sly & The Family Stone, and Patti Smith. The post Central Oregon Social Justice Center, Bend Oregon: Activism, Housing, Employment, Labor, Race Relations, LGBTQ, Environmentalism appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 to music from the new CD! Music by: Manhattan Bones, and The Scott Reeves Jazz Orchestra. The post Scott Reeves: Jazz Musician, Horn Player, Composer, Educator appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 movement • Joint Statement from the Department of Justice, the Department of the Army and the Department of the Interior Regarding Standing Rock Sioux Tribe v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers   The post Cecile Villar Eljuri: Musician, Guitar player, Latina, Rocker, Person of Conscience appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 and Medicine for the People, Maria Muldaur, Neil Young, Sweet Honey in the Rock, and Ann Wilson. The post Medea Benjamin: Author of Kingdom of the Unjust, Founder of Code Pink appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 Doobie Brothers with John Hall and James Taylor. The post Beyond Nuclear – Kevin Kamps on nuclear power, nuclear accidents, and going Beyond Nuclear appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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.