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Charlton Singleton is a Grammy-winning Trumpeter, Composer, and Band Leader.  One of his musical ventures is as part of the group Ranky Tanky who have just released a new record This Village. Ranky Tanky is Kevin Hamilton on Bass, Quiana Parle Vocalist, Clay Ross playing Guitar and Vocals, and Charlton Singleton on Trumpet and Vocals. Ranky Tanky “draws on the living well of Gullah music from the Sea Islands and carries it forward with jazz verve, gospel fire, blues feeling, and soul-deep groove. Their very name, from the Gullah language, means “work it” or “get funky,” which is exactly what they do…” – Ranky Tanky • Ranky Tanky on YouTube Music by: Ranky Tanky The post Charlton Singleton – Ranky Tanky “This Village” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

Jeremy Green hails from Toronto, Canada where he’s been playing music for much of his life.  Inspired by music, Jeremy has been exploring genres and writing his own songs.  He’s given himself permission to play what he wants rather than what others expect and it’s led him to a joyful musical career. The new album In Motion is a celebration of guitar grooves. If you love the instrument it’ll thrill you, and if you love melody this album is a melodic journey. • Jeremy Green on YouTube Music by: Jeremy Green The post Jeremy Green – “In Motion” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

Mélisande is a musician from Quebec where she was exposed to lots of different kinds of music growing up. Always listening to her own inner music, Mélisande has become a performer who electrifies audiences and gets people moving! Sur la même longueur d’onde is the new album bringing together elements of traditional Quebecois and Acadian music with modern beats and synthesizers, the result is a rich tapestry of energies and colors that bring out one’s inner dancer. Mélisande is a musical co-creator.  Husband Alex designs and implements the electronic aspects of the music, and all the players are long time musical friends. • Mélisande on YouTube Music by: Mélisande The post Mélisande – “Sur la même longueur d’onde” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 celebration of Si’s music and conscience is an act of friendship as much as an artistic endeavor. • Mebanesville on YouTube Music by: L. D. Vellani & Mebanesville with Si Kahn The post L. D. Vellani & Mebanesville with Si Kahn – “ICE Fishing in America” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 English, all of them are touching whether you understand the words or not. • Frederico7 on YouTube Music by: Frederico7 The post Frederico7 – “Brasileirôu” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 Paradigms Podcast.

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 first on Paradigms Podcast.