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Javier Jara has been working on his latest album for a number of years, and it is now done! Our Rhythms, Our Voices is a collection of 12 songs, each the story of a real person, honoring Latin Americans for their contributions to The United States, while also exposing the scapegoating and oppression Latin Americans experience in the United States, especially in recent years from prominent politicians and media moguls.

The music is lush and beautiful. Javier is masterful on the guitar and his accompanists are likewise masters of their crafts.  This music is joyful to listen to, and the lyrics tell stories, poignant and personal, derived from interviews which were turned into poems and then into songs.

Javier performs in the Austin Texas area, sometimes to benefit Casa Marianella a non-profit agency that serves immigrants in need of housing, and other resources.

• Javier Jara on YouTube

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Music by: Javier Jara

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Serious Child is the artist name of Alan Young, who discovered music later in life and now travels around the UK performing original songs.  His latest record is What Lies Beneath, 12 original songs about life. Alan also produces other artists and, with his partner Kate, runs a not for profit musical venue in the UK, Petworth Sessions.

Serious Child offers songs that reflect personal experience and also look at societal issues like isolation, community, and relationship. Alan has also begun to make videos of his songs, well worth looking into.

• Serious Child on YouTube

Music by: Serious Child

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Kray Van Kirk has a new record, Empire which is a heartfelt collection of songs addressing the current state of things.  These poems are to the point, reminding us of our mythic past as we contend with how to intentionally create a sustainable and just future for humanity.

Kray is on an interesting journey of conscience which he shares with us in the conversation with Baruch. Both scientist and artist, Kray’s perspective is rich and deep.

• Kray Van Kirk on YouTube

Music by: Kray Van Kirk

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Teresa Tudury has stories to tell!  She is known for her musicality and her humorous wit. A traveling musician for decades, Teresa has spent time with Janis Joplin, Leonard Cohen, Rickie Lee Jones, Charlie Musselwhite, Dave Clark and many more.

Teresa’s most recent record is Perhaps You’ve Heard Of Me 11 original songs both serious and amusing, with a thread of human foibles and beauty connecting them.

It’s a pleasure to welcome Teresa back to Paradigms!

• Teresa Tudury on YouTube

Music by: Teresa Tudury

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Diane Coll is a prolific writer and composer. On her new album Strangely in Tune Diane continues to explore her own musicality, electrically rockin’ her folk roots, with lush vocal arrangements and songs that speak to the current state of humanity.

This is Diane’s fourth visit to Paradigms, and her fourth record since 2022. And while Diane is creating all this great music she is also a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist specializing in Creative Therapies.

Altruism and honesty inform Diane’s work both as a Counselor and as an Artist.

• Diane Coll on YouTube

Music by: Diane Coll

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Gilmar Gomes has just released his first solo album 11:11 after touring with Enrique Iglesias for many years. Gilmar is originally from Brazil but has been living in the US for over 25 years, making music with great artists like Angelique Kidjo, Harry Belafonte, Shakira, Rihanna, Meshell Ndegeocello, and more.

This new record is a collection of sounds that bring light and gravity together. Gilmar is on a path of listening to inspirations and bringing them to us through his music.  He is very intentional in his composing and playing, and he’s assembled wonderful artists to join him on this his debut album.

Listening to this music is like taking a trip!

• Gilmar Gomes on YouTube

Music by: Gilmar Gomes

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Jeff Lofton has released a new album of original and well known songs exploring the essence of Texas, ATX Rhythm. Some of these songs may not have seemed like Jazz pieces until Jeff played them.

Jeff Lofton is originally from South Carolina where he got his start as a musician.  Now he’s part of the Austin Jazz Scene. He is not only a talented player but a Jazz Scholar, learning from other great artists while bringing his own personal magic to the music.

• Jeff Lofton on YouTube

Music by: Jeff Lofton

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Wesli has released a new record which is truly epic. Makaya is a collection of songs from and about Haiti, in the many styles of Haitian culture from traditional to modern. The history of Haiti is rife with exploitation from colonial powers, and still to this day Haiti is a sacrifice zone where violence and political instability serve the interests of those who seek to exploit the country for natural resources.

Wesli tells us some of his personal story, from whence much of his inspiration comes, and about this music which is alive and colorful.

Wesli tours Canada, the US, Europe and Africa so be on the lookout for him and if you get a chance to hear him live, take it!

• Wesli on YouTube

Music by: Wesli

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Mark Rubin, Jew of Oklahoma is an Okie making music that’s mostly Americana and Bluegrass with a hint of Klezmer, Eastern European, and Middle Eastern flavors. His songs are often political, seeking to reach people’s hearts and minds with messages of conscience.  His new album is Dispatches: Songs from a World Gone Mad.

Mark is a direct communicator.  Talking with him, listening to his music, one never has to wonder what he’s saying, he is as clear as a bell in his messaging.  His intentions shine brightly! Musically he’s about as down home as you’re going to find anywhere.

• Mark Rubin on YouTube

Music by: Mark Rubin

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Nia Cephas has just released her debut album Cosmicpolitan.  The music is upbeat, inspired by Nia’s life and experiences, which she shares in the conversation with Baruch.

Sometimes life throws such incredibly painful and difficult challenges our way, and Nia is a person who continues to rise to these challenges with grace, humor, and generosity. Nia is already working on her second album as she makes her way towards becoming a Medical Student!

• Nia Cephas on YouTube

Music by: Nia Cephas

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