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Susan Aglukark is one of those people whose mission in life is so inspiring, so focused and loving; the essence of the Paradigms mission.

“Singer / songwriter Susan Aglukark is one of Canada’s most unique artists and a leading voice in Canadian music. She blends the Inuktitut and English languages with contemporary pop music arrangements to tell the stories of her people, the Inuit of Arctic Canada. The emotional depth and honesty of her lyrics; her pure, clear voice and themes of hope, spirit and encouragement have captivated and inspired listeners from all walks of life. Susan has held command performances for HRH Queen Elizabeth (twice), Canadian Prime Ministers Jean Chretien and Brian Mulroney and the President of France, Jacques Chirac. She has performed for Nelson Mandela and Governor General of Canada Adrienne Clarkson as well as several other dignitaries. Susan was invited into the Order of Canada and was presented her Officer of the Order of Canada award in September of 2005 for her contribution both musically and as a workshop facilitator and mentor in the aboriginal community and was awarded the Governor Generals Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award in June of 2016.” – susanaglukark.com

Susan shares some of her personal story. She and Baruch discuss inspiration, the role of the arts in healing, the process of decolonization for both indigenous and non-indigenous people, and more.

Music by: Susan Aglukark

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Richard Ford is a bassist who has played with some of the biggest names in the Rock Music world. He’s spent the last decade or so scoring films. In 2018 he released an EP, and now he’s released the follow up album Basso Profundissimo 2. This is instrumental music that offers listeners a journey within their own psyche. There is one song with lyrics on the album, originally recorded by Blue Nile, Richard’s version of Soon will move you.

Richard’s creativity is central to his life, and he offers it with humor and gravity, both. In conversation with Baruch, Richard shares how he composes, and gives an explanation of how to score a film.

Like many introverts he’s spent much of the Covid lockdown time on creative projects.

Music by: Richard Ford

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Eleanor Dubinsky and Frank Ponzio play music together.  Frank’s sister Sally experienced the loss of her son through drug overdose. At a certain point in her grieving Sally wrote a poem which she “received” from her son.  Sally, Frank and Eleanor tell us about their process as they collaborated on what was to become the song Remember Me.

The conversation is about loss and grief, about the song, about co-creation, and the role of creativity in human life.

We’ll also be listening to music from Eleanor Dubinsky’s most recent album Soft Spot Of My Heart, featuring original songs by Eleanor and more collaborations with Frank Ponzio.  This is music that lifts us up by reminding us of some of the finer aspects of our humanity.

Music by: Eleanor Dubinsky

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GNL (Greatness No Limit) Zamba returns to Paradigms to share his new record The Spear.  Zamba’s latest album is a triumph of Afro Human Centric Hip hop and Rock with Punk undertones.  The message coming through these songs is a direct appeal to the listener to face what’s hard and focus on solutions.   Musically it’s got plenty of energy and great musicianship.

You can really move with this music, while taking in what Zamba is saying.  This is a record not to be missed.

Zamba and Baruch discuss the motivation, meaning, and intention of the songs, and check in on life during Covid.

• What is Decolonization?

Music by: GNL Zamba

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Rupert Wates was born and grew up in the UK where he started his musical life. He currently divides his time between New York City and Colorado.  He’s just released a new record called Lamentations, a collection of songs that come out of his life, including recently becoming a parent.

Rupert is mostly a solo player. His guitar playing combines classical. folk, and blues.  His voice, singing carries the feeling of the stories he’s telling.

Rupert and Baruch discuss the music, life, changes, and share a laugh or two.

Music by: Rupert Wates

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Lyle Workman has a new record Uncommon Measures.  You’ve heard Lyle’s music in movies and TV shows, now he’s released this album of fantastic instrumentals that blend Rock, Jazz, Classical, and more.  It’s an amazing collection of music for your head and heart. Lyle has assembled an impressive diverse group of musicians, including an Orchestra, to bring us this music.

Lyle’s creative process is his own, and he tells us all about it in his conversation with Baruch.  Lyle revels in spontaneity and collaboration.  His approach to his art, and his life, include humor and a rich sense of possibility.

Music by: Lyle Workman

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Grammy-winning Singer, Violinist, Composer Lili Haydn is releasing a new album More Love featuring the powerful single  Sayonara.  Whether it’s a solo album, a record with her band Opium Moon, a score for a film or TV show, Lili is a person who moves through the world with intention and integrity.  This new album exemplifies these qualities.  Musically, lyrically, contextually, this is music for healing ourselves and our world, Peace music, Musical Prayer.

Lili and Baruch share a conversation about the music, humanity, and how we proceed in ways that make life better for everyone.

• Sayonara Official Video

Music by: Lili Haydn

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Matt McGinn is a musician from Northern Ireland.  A few years back he was inspired to make a record called Lessons of War.  He wrote and co-wrote the 10 songs on the album, and they are sure to move you.  The album came out in 2020 just as Covid hit the world, so the tour for the album was cancelled. Performers include Matt of course, but also John McCullough on piano and Hammond, Colm McClean on guitar, Jon Thorne on bass, Matt Weir on drums, Barry Kerr on flute and Barry Walsh on accordion. Also beautiful vocals from Ciara O’Neill, Ria Maguire, and Ciaran Lavery. Also Yazan Ibrahim, a Flamenco guitarist from the Golan Heights, Citizens of the World, a London based choir of refugees, and percussionist Seydu from Sierra Leone.

These songs address one of humanity’s most enduring problems, our own violence.  The music is life affirming and wonderful!  Matt, himself, is a person of conscience whose own life informs this collection of songs.

• Documentary Film Lessons of War

Music by: Matt McGinn and friends

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Brooklyn Raga Massive is a musical cultural community of people committed to the musical form “The Raga” which is the main paradigm of Indian Classical Music.  Neel Murgai and David Ellenbogan, two principles in BRM, join Baruch to share new music, In D, and to explain the Raga as a form, and to invite others to participate in Brooklyn Raga Massive.

Aditya Prakash returns to Paradigms to share his new single Virahe, a song that celebrates and laments the love and loss in the story of Krishna and Rada, as a metaphor for the separations we’ve been experiencing through the Covid pandemic. Performance from NPRs Tiny Desk/Global Fest used with permission, thank you.

Music by: Brooklyn Raga Massive, and Aditya Prakash Ensemble

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Meet The Tiptons Sax Quartet (minus their drummer Robert Kainar) Amy Denio, Jessica Lurie, Sue Orfield and Tina Richarson.  Each an accomplished musician/composer/educator in their own right, they’ve been playing together for decades, and they have a new record out Wabi Sabi which is upbeat and jazzy and really fun!

Originally they were called The Billy Tipton Memorial Sax Quartet, so named in honor of Billy Tipton, a musician and Booking Agent, whose life is an example of courage and commitment to creativity and service.

Enjoy a spirited conversation and some great music!

Music by: The Tiptons Sax Quartet

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