Paradigms

Larry Vellani is part of a community of musicians called Mebanesville, and they've just released an album of songs by the prolific and wonderful Si Kahn, with a couple of Larry's in the mix as well.  ICE Fishing in America is a collection that speak to the current political situation in the United States, like immigration, the manufactured trade war with Canada, the attempts to rename parts of the world, and more. The songs are humorous yet direct, and the musicianship is world class and down home. Larry Vellani has known Si Kahn for years, collaborated musically and politically, so this celebration of Si's music and conscience is an act of friendship as much as an artistic endeavor. • Mebanesville on YouTube Music by: L. D. Vellani & Mebanesville with Si Kahn The post L. D. Vellani & Mebanesville with Si Kahn – "ICE Fishing in America" appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

Lynn Hollyfield has been making music for many years, sharing personal stories and experiences in order to communicate about life with other humans. Her newest album Diving In is an exploration of thoughts and feelings about what is happening in the world today. Some of the songs are about the hard things and some of them are about beauty and aliveness. Lynn is on a mission to bring people together through music and this album can do that. • Lynn Hollyfield on YouTube Music by: Lynn Hollyfield The post Lynn Hollyfield – "Diving In" appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

Frederico Forte aka Frederico7 offers a musical magical journey of integration and celebrating the human experience, inspired by living in different places, with an innate sense of sacred theater that started in childhood,  is driven by rhythms and harmonies that take the listener along for a ride! This record Brasileirôu is an inspired piece of art, from the lyrics, music, and musicianship, to the cover art's symbols and dimensionality, art by Vivienne Forte. The songs are driven by rhythms and harmonies that take the listener along for a ride! Most of the songs are in Portuguese, some are in English, all of them are touching whether you understand the words or not. • Frederico7 on YouTube Music by: Frederico7 The post Frederico7 – "Brasileirôu" appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

Lance Cowan has been writing songs for many years, but worked mainly as a publicist for other musicians.  Now he's released his third album The Air That You Breathe, 11 songs about living in this world. Lance knows a lot of great musicians, some of whom are on this record, songwriting and playing; Janis Ian, David Mallett, Karen Leipziger, and more. Lance travels around, performing, bringing music that stirs the heart, beyond just the personal to the transpersonal and global. • Lance Cowan on YouTube Music by: Lance Cowan The post Lance Cowan – "The Air That You Breathe" appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

Basya Schechter leads Pharaoh's Daughter an ensemble that has just released an album Song of Desire which is a new approach to The Song of Songs which is an ancient text that addresses human love and divine love. The music is a truly exciting encounter inspired by this revered poem, focused through the lens of the person that is Basya, her experiences and perspectives. This art is moving and colorful and deep. • Pharaoh's Daughter on YouTube Music by: Pharaoh's Daughter The post Pharaoh's Daughter – "Song of Desire" appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

Kevin Smeltzer has surprised himself by making this amazing record Fabricated Worlds, a collection of songs, a variety of sonic experiences inspired by Life behind the mask.  What is it to be one's authentic self in this world?  How do we avoid and embrace our own realness? The music is complex and pretty exciting, influenced by music from the 70's and 80's, ranging from danceable to contemplative. • Kevin Smeltzer on YouTube Music by: Kevin Smeltzer The post Kevin Smeltzer – "Fabricated Worlds" appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

AurallaurA has just released a new record The Critique of Capital: An Engaging Revue. Thirteen songs, mostly originals, exploring themes of culture, relationship, and community. Laura Chu Wiens has been making music for much of her life.  This is her second record, sharing her own compositions, invoking the cabaret of 1930s Shanghai.  These songs offer a juxtaposition of past and present that is engaging and thoughtful, while being musically exciting and culturally relevant. • AurallaurA on YouTube Music by: AurallaurA The post AurallaurA – "The Critique of Capital: An Engaging Revue" appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

Mayday! is the new album from George Mann and Si Kahn.  Si has a career as a songwriter, performer, and labor union organizer and activist spanning more than half a century. George has spent decades writing and performing. He's been a journalist, a union organizer, and  regularly does shows in veteran's homes and retirement homes. Mayday! is a collection of ethically strong, musically fun, smart and timely songs. Some were written by Si Kahn years ago, some are new songs by Si and/or George Mann. The title expresses the call for help many in the US are feeling these days. This is musically tasty and intellectually stimulating; great music to listen to with friends! Music by: George Mann and Si Kahn The post Si Kahn & George Mann – "Mayday!" appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

Emie R. Roussel has just released a new record TERR with her trio, Nicolas Bédard on Contrebasse & basse électrique, and Dominic Cloutier on Drums. This record, made by good friends who have played together for years, is inspired by love of Earth, of friends, of life.  The music is lovely and surprising, passionate and surreal. Emie has a long relationship with music and with the piano, starting with classical and then jazz and then creating her own thing. Her bandmates are both accomplished players, and together they create beautiful musical space. • Emie R. Roussel on YouTube This episode of Paradigms is dedicated to Hannah Arendt. • When Arendt Knew by E. A. Hanks • Hannah Arendt at the Library – Marianne Williamson Music by: Emie R. Roussel Trio The post Emie R. Roussel – The Emie R. Roussel Trio "TERR" appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

Jane Fallon has been making music for decades. Inspired by the magic of music itself and her fascination with words and meaning, Jane fashions songs with messages, exploring points of view, feelings, and events. Jane's latest album is Sweet Resilience and she has a new one coming out soon! The through line in Jane's music is a realistic optimism that revels in truth telling, not preaching, offering listeners something to relate with as they make up their own minds regarding the message. • Jane Fallon on YouTube Music by: Jane Fallon The post Jane Fallon – "Sweet Resilience" appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.