Paradigms

Sarah Aroeste writes and sings in the nearly-lost language of Ladino. Sarah shares her Sephardic heritage, and music from her new CD for children Ora De Despertar.

• Dona Gracia Mendes Nasi • Samuel HaNagid

Nancy Kricorian works with Code Pink and talks about how businesses like AirBnB, ReMax, and Ahava have become Occupation Profiteers by operating in Gaza and the occupied West Bank in Israel/Palestine. As this podcast was being prepared, Ahava announced that it is leaving the occupied territories in response to the boycott and protests.

• Airbnb: Say No to Stolen Homes • Jewish Voice for Peace • American Muslims for Palestine • Sum Of Us

Music by: Stick Against Stone, Sarah Aroeste.

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Zusha is a World Soul band led by Shlomo Gaisin (vocals), Elisha Mlotek (percussion) and Zachariah Goldschmiedt (guitar). Their music focuses on the Hasidic musical style known as neegoon, wordless melody, and seeks to inspire people of all backgrounds and faiths to live with intention, meaning, and love.

Music by: Klezmer Conservatory Band, and Zusha.

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Arsen Petrosyan: Master Torchbearer for Armenia’s Most Evocative Instrument the Armenian Duduk. Arsen discusses his music, inspirations, and the Duduk, the traditional instrument that he plays. We will also listen to some of Arsen’s new CD “Charentsavan Music For Armenian Duduk.”

Music by: Arsen Petrosyan

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Dirt: A Love Story is Barbara Richardson‘s latest book, a compilation of essays, and it is delicious! Hear from Barbara, and essay contributor Tom Wessels, about dirt and life and humanity. We are made of dirt. Definitely tune in!

Music by: Boone Reid, Phish, Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris, Patti Smith, J.J. Cale, John Fogerty, Dana Lyons, and Paul Kantner & Grace Slick.

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Jeff Golden is a social inventor who produces and hosts Immense Possibilities, a weekly public TV series that’s igniting realistic hope, showcasing people and projects that inspire. Our conversation ranges from what’s happening in the commercial media to sociopathy and corporate culture.

Music by: Taj Mahal, John Prine, Garnet Rogers, John Butler, Mary Gauthier, and Paul Kantner & Jefferson Starship.

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