Paradigms

Craig Hyman has been part of the music scene for going on 4 decades. You’ve probably never heard of him, but he has been involved in the production aspect of music, TV, film, and radio since his college days. Tune in to hear about his experiences and what he’s up to nowadays! Craig is also an adoptee who works with other adoptees and their families.

Music by: Bob Dylan, The Temptations, Skip James, Ali Farka Touré, Grateful Dead, and Humble Pie.

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Siama Matuzungidi started life in the Congo where he discovered his love for the guitar. Now, many years later, Siama is making music in the US. His new CD is Rivers – from the Congo to the Mississippi. Siama tells some of his story to Baruch on this episode of Paradigms. Siama is an upbeat guy with an infectious laugh and plenty of determination. His music is all about positive vibrations!

Music by: Siama Matuzungidi, and Bavon Marie Marie.

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Benji Kaplan has a new CD out called Uai Sô. Born in New York, Benji started out playing percussion with his Dad, learned to play guitar, and eventually discovered Brazilian music. Benji shares his musical journey and inspirations, and we listen to some beautiful music from Uai Sô.

Music by: Benji Kaplan, and Django Reinhardt.

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Roddie Romero and the Hub City All-Stars have a new CD, Gulfstream. They are notorious “Louisiana-Roots-Rockers” who put on an energetic show which is bound to make everyone get up and dance! Roddie talks about the new album, the music, his inspiration, and we play some hot tracks from Gulfstream, and more.

Music by: Thibodeaux Boys, Roddie Romero & The Hub City All-Stars, Aldus Roger, Sonny Landreth feat. Dr. John & Jimmy Buffet, and Lawrence Walker & Wandering Aces.

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We have a problem in the United States.  White Supremacists have been infiltrating police departments, enacting their agenda, murdering people of color.  This episode features three people; Michael Gaulden, Briana Cavanugh, and Sha’an Mouliert.

This episode of Paradigms is dedicated to Alton Sterling, Philando Castile, Sandra Bland, Tamir Rice, Eric Garner, Michael Brown, Dontre Hamilton, John Crawford III, Ezell Ford, Dante Parker, Tanisha Anderson, Akai Gurley, Rumain Brisbon, Jerame Reid, Tony Robinson, Phillip White, Eric Harris, Walter Scott, Freddie Gray, and many many more African American people murdered by police officers.

Music by: Etta Baker, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Phoebe Snow, Montpelier Community Gospel Choir, Aretha Franklin, and Cassandra Wilson.

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