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 The post Qais Essar & Sonny Singh – “Sangat” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 The post Mark Growden – “11 Hours” and more! appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 The post Veronneau – “Blue Tapestry” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 The post Josh Fortenbery – “Tidy Memorial” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 The post Alice Di Micele – “Reverse the Flow” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 The post Anthony Taddeo – Alla Boara “Work & Song” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 The post Strat Andriotis – “Exits” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 The post John Patrick Elliot – The Little Unsaid “Stay Fragile All Across This Cold Frontier” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 The post Ben Clifton – “Overlook” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 The post John Reed – “A Proliferation of Pointlessness” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.