Paradigms

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 r...

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 plea...

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, N...

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 inspir...

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...

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 ...

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 wha...

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...

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 Brig...

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.

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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 ...

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 tra...

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.

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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...

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 per...

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 conc...

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 excell...

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 musi...

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 bri...