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This is a joint episode between Paradigms and John Reed‘s radio program The Compendium. John Reed co-hosts with Baruch to share a retrospective of 2025 in music.

Music by: Banning Eyre, Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens), Crys Matthews, Eric Faulkner, Lilli Lewis, Karine Polwart, Dee Robinson, Kalandra, Tracy Grammer, Luka Bloom, Jaime Ospina, The Little Unsaid, Diane Coll, Lamb, Travis Hall, Fantastic Negrito, Eljuri, The Orphan Brigade, Deborah Holland, Matt McGinn, Dahlia Dumont, Robin Ince and Rachel Taylor-Beales, Qais Essar & Sonny Singh, The Waterboys, Alice Di Micele, John Lennon, and Jan Gillies.

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Joshua Thomson and Josh Peters of the band Atlas Maior join Baruch to discuss their musical background and inspirations, this band, and their new record Palindromlar.

This band continues to evolve, bringing music from North Africa (The Middle East) together with Free Jazz, exploring cultural roots, differences, and the human connection.

• Atlas Maior on YouTube

Music by: Atlas Maior

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Abraham Gomez-Delgado’s band is Zemog El Gallo Bueno and they have just released a new record ¡Ya Tú Sabes! You Already Noe which is a lush wild colorful juicy set of music with smashing lyrics coming out of the imagination of this accomplished group of artists, many of  them Grammy winners.

Abraham has been an artist since childhood, first as a painter and then adding music into his expressions.  The job of the artist is to reflect back to us the world we live in, through their own unique perspective.  Abraham Gomez-Delgado does just that.  He surrounds himself with art and artists and his inspirations bring perceptions and personal ethics and convictions to the world.

• Zemog El Gallo Bueno on YouTube

Music by: Zemog El Gallo Bueno

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Chris Rawlins has released his third full-length album Flyover. Hailing from the midwest of the United States, Chris is connected with the landscape, the people and places, of which he writes. It’s a gentle, touching record.

Chris’ musicianship is multifaceted, both as a solo performer and with a band. He is inspired by musings and experiences, and brings that forth in his poetry and melodies. He is very much in the tradition of the traveling folk singer. His songs are relatable and have a familiar comforting quality, while being original and personal.

• Chris Rawlins on YouTube

Music by: Chris Rawlins

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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