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Michael Gaulden returns to Paradigms to share his new book for children Hello Neighbor! which addresses the issue of homelessness.

In his new book Michael explains homelessness, homeless encampments, and more, by anthropomorphizing cats as the main characters and going on a tour of a city where there are homeless “cats.”  The book is beautifully illustrated by Rod Flower.

Michael’s experience of growing up without a home is described in his memoir My Way Home: Growing Up Homeless in America.

• Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Music by: Peter Gabriel, Paul Simon, Patrick Dodd, Bryndle, Fleetwood Mac, Laura Nyro, and Ben Harper

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Chris McKhool and Marc Meriläinen, along with many others, have just collaborated on a powerful new record Indigenous Collaborations with Sultans of String Walking Through the Fire.

The songs and music are inspired by the experiences of Indigenous people in Canada, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and Indigenous culture and tradition.

The conversation between Marc, Chris, and Baruch, is about the album, the inspiration and the making of it.

• Walking Through the Fire on YouTube

Music by: Sultans of String featuring Marc Meriläinen, Crystal Shawanda, Raven Kanatakta, Leela Gilday, Leanne Taneton, Northern Cree, Shannon Thunderbird, Kate Dickson, Dr. Duke Redbird, Forrest Eaglespeaker, Kendra Tagoona, Tracy Sarazin, Don Ross, M.J. Dandeneau, and Métis Fiddler Quartet.

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Nick Justice, originally from the Bronx, has been playing music since he was a kid.  He’s been part of the San Diego cow punk music scene for decades, as a solo artist, with a band, and as a sideman.

Nick writes about the human condition. Informed by his own life, and what he sees, Nick tells stories about real people, with a little artistic license thrown in for good measure.

The new record Stranger in my Town is a 10 track homage to what’s happening in our world today. Mostly originals, Nick offers heartfelt response to current events.

Music by: Nick Justice

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Denin Slage-Koch is a Jazz Guitarist, Composer, Arranger and Professor at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. His new album is It Comes In Waves which is a collection of mostly original compositions with one outstanding cover.

Denin is one of those people whose life is completely intertwined with his instrument. He talks about the role of music in his life, and how powerfully music has enriched his existence. Likewise Denin is a committed music educator, helping guide young people on the musical path of focus, commitment, and inspiration.

Here is an Academy Award winning short documentary film about how playing music can change a young person’s life. The Last Repair Shop. It’s a beautiful film!

Music by: Denin Slage-Koch

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Amy Wagenfeld is an Occupational Therapist.  She works as a  design consultant, educator, researcher, and author. She is a faculty member in the Boston University Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctoral program and Principal of Amy Wagenfeld Design.

Amy’s love of nature led her to the realization that nature is healing, restorative, and can benefit everyone, but especially people dealing with mental illness or trauma. Here is a partial list of some of the projects and publications Amy has worked on. Here is a link to the full list.

• Consultant for a trauma informed design toolkit for Massachusetts Department of Children and Family Services

These strategies may be useful to you or someone you know!

Music by: Djivan Gasparyan, Kirsty Maccoll, David Mallett, Ali Akbar Khan, The Beatles, Karla Bonoff, and  Loreena Mckennitt.

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Scott Free has been composing and performing music for decades.  He was inducted into the City of Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame in 2010 for his political work. Scott runs a queer Indie Radio Station Alt Q Radio.  The new record Songs to Fight Oppression is a collection of protest songs.  If you’ve protested in the US in the last 3 decades, some of these will be familiar to you.

Singing or chanting in protest is as old as protest itself. Singing as a group is uplifting and creates connection in the group.  Affirming clear messages of intent, communicating with passers by and with The Powers That Be is part of the reason for protest.  On this record the chants have been fleshed out with instruments and choral arrangements. Next time you’re protesting in the street, bring these chants with you!

Music by: Scott Free

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Caroline Lavelle is a musican through and through; a cellist who plays with people like Peter Gabriel, Radiohead, Mary Black, The Chieftains, and many others. Caroline regularly records and tours with Loreena McKennitt.

Caroline’s most recent solo album is The Raven.  Recorded in a caravan in a meadow overlooking the sea in North Cornwall, these songs give us a taste and a feel for Caroline’s depth.  Her words, her voice, her cello, the wonderful production and players, all create a deep sense of story within this music. Listen and you’ll hear it.

Music by: Caroline Lavelle

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Bernard O’neill has been working on the Syriana project for many years, with numerous iterations of the music being released to the public, most recently as a benefit for Syria, a country torn by war and violence both from within and from without.

Syriana 1325 is the new record, which goes further both musically and in terms of telling the story of Islamic Scholar and Jurist Ibn Battuta. Bringing together traditional and modern instruments, and singers from different parts of the region, this music is dimensional.

Bernard started this project with his musical partner Nick Page. Nick died in 2021, leaving Bernard to continue bringing Syriana to the world.

This music is potent, captivating, intense!  It will open you up.

Music by: Syriana

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Saïd Tichiti has been making music for most of his life.  Born in Morocco, he’s been living in Hungary for 25 years, resulting in a musical amalgam bringing together North African rhythms in the Gnawa tradition, with Amazigh and Hassani influences. The Baltic region has rich musical traditions which come into the mix with Hungarian inspirations and musicians. The band Chalaban has made 6 albums prior to this new one.

The new record is a 4-Track EP Jarama which exemplifies what inspires Saïd Tichiti. In the Gnawa tradition musical happenings go on for days with a single healing focus.  This EP offers a sampling of the vibe and presence Saïd is exploring.  To get the full experience one has to go to Budapest to see them live, or catch them on tour.

• Film: Echos of the Sahara

Music by: Saïd Tichiti and Chalaban

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Diva Jazz Orchestra celebrates their 30th Anniversary with the release of the record Diva Jazz Orchestra “30” recorded live at Dizzy’s Club.

Baruch is joined by bandleader Sherrie Maricle and some of her bandmates; Jennifer Krupa on Trombone, Jami Dauber on Trumpet, Noriko Ueda on Bass, Scheila Gonzalez on Saxophone, and Kellin Hanas on Trumpet. The conversation is largely about Diva Jazz Orchestra as a group, how they work together, what it’s like to be part of this dynamic orchestra.

The music is Big Band, Swing, high energy, played with passion for the music itself and for the playing.  The record is well worth listening to, and if you can see them live, do.  They will be at Dizzy’s Club at Lincoln Center in New York on March 21 – 24, 2024.

Music by: Diva Jazz Orchestra

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