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Larry Vellani is part of a community of musicians called Mebanesville, and they’ve just released an album of songs by the prolific and wonderful Si Kahn, with a couple of Larry’s in the mix as well. ICE Fishing in America is a collection that speak to the current political situation in the United States, like immigration, the manufactured trade war with Canada, the attempts to rename parts of the world, and more. The songs are humorous yet direct, and the musicianship is world class and down home. Larry Vellani has known Si Kahn for years, collaborated musically and politically, so this celebr
Lynn Hollyfield has been making music for many years, sharing personal stories and experiences in order to communicate about life with other humans. Her newest album Diving In is an exploration of thoughts and feelings about what is happening in the world today. Some of the songs are about the hard things and some of them are about beauty and aliveness. Lynn is on a mission to bring people together through music and this album can do that. • Lynn Hollyfield on YouTube Music by: Lynn Hollyfield The post Lynn Hollyfield – “Diving In” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.
Frederico Forte aka Frederico7 offers a musical magical journey of integration and celebrating the human experience, inspired by living in different places, with an innate sense of sacred theater that started in childhood, is driven by rhythms and harmonies that take the listener along for a ride! This record Brasileirôu is an inspired piece of art, from the lyrics, music, and musicianship, to the cover art’s symbols and dimensionality, art by Vivienne Forte. The songs are driven by rhythms and harmonies that take the listener along for a ride! Most of the songs are in Portuguese, some are in
Lance Cowan has been writing songs for many years, but worked mainly as a publicist for other musicians. Now he’s released his third album The Air That You Breathe, 11 songs about living in this world. Lance knows a lot of great musicians, some of whom are on this record, songwriting and playing; Janis Ian, David Mallett, Karen Leipziger, and more. Lance travels around, performing, bringing music that stirs the heart, beyond just the personal to the transpersonal and global. • Lance Cowan on YouTube Music by: Lance Cowan The post Lance Cowan – “The Air That You Breathe” appeared first on Parad
Basya Schechter leads Pharaoh’s Daughter an ensemble that has just released an album Song of Desire which is a new approach to The Song of Songs which is an ancient text that addresses human love and divine love. The music is a truly exciting encounter inspired by this revered poem, focused through the lens of the person that is Basya, her experiences and perspectives. This art is moving and colorful and deep. • Pharaoh’s Daughter on YouTube Music by: Pharaoh’s Daughter The post Pharaoh’s Daughter – “Song of Desire” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.
Kevin Smeltzer has surprised himself by making this amazing record Fabricated Worlds, a collection of songs, a variety of sonic experiences inspired by Life behind the mask. What is it to be one’s authentic self in this world? How do we avoid and embrace our own realness? The music is complex and pretty exciting, influenced by music from the 70’s and 80’s, ranging from danceable to contemplative. • Kevin Smeltzer on YouTube Music by: Kevin Smeltzer The post Kevin Smeltzer – “Fabricated Worlds” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.
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. • AurallaurA on YouTube Music by: AurallaurA The post AurallaurA – “The Critique of Capital: An Engaging Revue” appeared f
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 int
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
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 The post Jane Fallon – “Sweet Resilience” appeared first on P
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. The post Tara Fortier – Physicist appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.
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 The post Lewis Stubbs Junio
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 The post Katie Bull – “The Hope E
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 fre
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 The post David Coller & Diane Chodkowski – “When Summer Comes” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.
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 per
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 fou
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 The post Joe Troop & The Truth Machine appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.
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 The post James Houlahan – “On a Wing” appeared first on Paradigms Podca
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 b
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 lo
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 The post John C
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 Pearlma
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 The post Doctor Nativo – “Barriokandela” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.
