This episode has two parts; first we will meet Hicham El Kebbaj, Co-ordinator of the Gnaoua Festival now going on in Essaouira, Morocco. Hicham tells us a bit about the festival and Gnaoua culture.

Music by: Hamid El Kasri and Karim Ziad, and Abi Rooley-Towle

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Juniper and Baruch discuss anti-racism and decolonization, and the relationship between capitalism and climate change. Juniper asks some challenging questions, and offers some clear concise goals for humanity.

Music by: The Beatles, Steeleye Span, Michael Jackson, Jim’s Big Ego, Cheryl Barnes, and Rebekah

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Bob Marley was a visionary. In this episode of Paradigms DJ Herby French joins Baruch for a discussion of Bob Marley’s mission. We’ll listen to some powerful music and explore the meaning and the circumstances behind the music, and the legacy he left us to carry on, One Love.

If the divisiveness of these times is getting to you, this is the episode for you!

Music by: Bob Marley and the Wailers

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Singer-songwriter, guitarist and percussionist, Aurelio Martinez is one of Central America’s most gifted performers. Born in Honduras, the artist is known for his powerful and evocative voice. He is a major tradition-bearer of the Garifuna culture and music and he is considered nowadays as the Cultural Ambassador of the Garifuna nation. His new CD Darandi is a celebration of his career thus far.

Aurelio and Baruch discuss the music, Aurelio talks about Garifuna culture, and we listen to some fresh tracks from Darandi!

Music by the Oscar Peterson Trio, and Aurelio Martinez.

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