Paradigms

Welcome back Grammy Award winners Opium Moon, with your new record  Where We Are Gathered.  This album is luscious.  The synergy these musicians create will resonate deeply in your body and soul, vibrating every part of your being.

Lili Haydn, Hamid Saeidi, Itai Disraeli, and MB Gordy come together and make magic.  They gathered together to talk with Baruch about the making of this record, and what it’s like to be in this band.

Each of these artists has a thriving musical career outside of Opium Moon, but when they come together something special happens.  They tell us all about it.

If you are in the area, check out their Album Release Concert at Village Studios in Santa Monica, California on September 23!

Music by: Opium Moon

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Matt Steady is a guitarist, among other things.  He explores genres, from nature-inspired instrumentals to blues. His latest album Presence is a collection of epic sonic poems, instrumental pieces in the “rock” genre, that will transport you.

In the conversation with Baruch, Matt talks about his life in England with his family in a big old house in a small town, how his life inspires his music, and a bit about guitars, and more.

Music by: Matt Steady

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Shannon Leigh Reynolds is originally from Georgia, now living in the DC area.  Shannon’s debut record Triple Shot combines beloved covers along with original songs, all in the bluegrass genre.  It’s really fun when you find new music that’s as good as the old stuff.  Shannon’s songwriting is personal and she really “gets” bluegrass, plus she can sing!  The musicians on the record are all wonderful players.  If you love bluegrass you will love this music.

Shannon, who has been singing since she was a child, talks about how she came to make this record, and shares personal stories about her original songs.

If you’re in the DC area,, keep an eye out for Shannon Leigh Reynolds, see her show, that would be a treat!

Music by: Shannon Leigh Reynolds

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Diane Coll has a new EP Into the Fire as a follow-up to her 2022 LP Happy Fish. The music is bright and clear and lovely, even when exploring challenging stuff.

Diane is a person who has chosen to move through shyness in order to grow and to share her creativity, which is all oriented towards healing. Isn’t it always though, really?  In her work as a therapist, doing stand-up comedy, and as a musician, Diane brings us light. You can hear it in her voice during the conversation.

Diane is working on two more LPs currently. One is in the writing stage and one is in the mixing stage.  Go Diane!

Music by: Diane Coll

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Falú Quilombo of TribalMixtura joins Baruch for a discussion about the music, how he came to be making music with bandmates Claridad Bértola and Sebass Forero.

TribalMixtura’s current single is Soy or “I Am” in English.  The song and the video open doors to inner spaces for healing and realization.

Falú Quilombo is one of those people who is so excited to be on their journey, it’s contagious!

• La Belle Verte is the film discussed in the interview.

Music by: TribalMixtura

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James McGowan is a jazz artist; a pianist, composer, band leader, and educator from Ottawa, Canada.  His latest record is Reaching In, the first of a two-part series, the second album due out next year is Reaching Out.

This project offers listeners space to reach into themselves, to see and feel and listen to their own emotions and thoughts, while the follow-up Reaching Out will be more about deliberate participation in the world.  Reaching in, inner healing, is in relation to reaching out with intention and purpose.

• James McGowan: piano/keyboards, compositions and poetry • Alex Moxon, guitar

With this ensemble of talented musicians and a spoken word artist, James shares his own longing for a peaceful world.  This is his life’s work, to share inspiration!

Music by: James McGowan Ensemble

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Dan Storper started Putumayo as a shop in 1975, selling crafts and clothing imported during his travels in South and Central America, and eventually India and Asia  It wasn’t too long before one shop became many.  Dan tells us how the craft business led to a partnership with a record label, eventually leading to the creation of Putumayo World Music. With dozens of albums to their credit, Putumayo has branched out into children’s music and books, and much more.

The ethos of Putumayo is more relevant today than when the company first started out.  The need for common ground amongst humans is greater than ever. Music and Art offer us common ground. Dan is currently working on a book about the cultural impact of the 1960’s. The book is expected to be published in 2024.

Dan has some great stories about how Putumayo began and became what it is today, certainly one of the most, if not the most, prolific publishers of World Music, bringing us music from all around the world.

Music by: Kali, Baba Ken Okulolo and Kotoja, Ana Caram, Chris Beer, Trovador, Diogo Ramos, and Giacomo Lariccia

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Bob and Sarah Amos are a father daughter musical duo from Vermont.  They’ve released a new record Ever Onward, mostly songs Bob wrote with a couple of traditional covers. It’s bluegrass music, very down home, really lovely. They share some of their musical story and  perform live for us.  We’ll also be listening to songs from the new album.

Earlier this month Vermont experienced catastrophic flooding from heavy rains.  Rivers overran their banks, roads were washed out, reservoirs which were at capacity threatening dams, houses were washed away, it was severe. Vermonters are resilient however, and are accustomed to helping their neighbors through rough winters.  Repairs are underway, people have shown up for each other with housing and clothing and food and more. Every town in Vermont is a small town. Vermonters in small towns help their neighbors.

Also in this episode special guests from Green Mountain United Way, Executive Director Tawnya Kristen and Director of Development and Community Engagement Sarah Galbraith, talking about what’s happening on the ground in Vermont.

• Vermont Flood Response and Recovery Fund 2023

Music by: Bob and Sarah Amos

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Mr. Chair is a Jazz Quintet out of Madison, Wisconsin. Jason Kutz, pianist, and Mark Hetzler, trombonist, talk about the band, the music, their process, and their new record Better Days. Ben Ferris, drummer, José Guzman, guitarist, and Mike Koszewski, drummer, were not present for the interview.

The album is a product of the time leading up to the pandemic and through it. The music is definitely uplifting, and offers a soundscape full of surprises and collaboration between the artists, that will make you smile.

Keeping an eye out for Mr. Chair, they are working on a number of exciting projects which we will hear about in the interview.

• Mr. Chair on YouTube

Music by: Mr. Chair

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Andrea Valeri plays guitar with a vigor and passion that come from his aliveness! Listening to his recorded music, or attending one of his performances, the joy and inspiration Andrea gets from playing is infectious.

Andrea is working on a new record. His last two records Historia (2020) and Mediteranneo (2016) couldn’t be more different, with one showcasing Andrea’s guitar playing and the other his composing for an orchestra. Andrea is currently putting the finishing touches on a new record!

Baruch and Andrea’s conversation goes to the source of the music, the fountain of inspiration that feeds Andrea.  You will love this guy!

Music by: Andrea Valeri

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