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Gilmar Gomes has just released his first solo album 11:11 after touring with Enrique Iglesias for many years. Gilmar is originally from Brazil but has been living in the US for over 25 years, making music with great artists like Angelique Kidjo, Harry Belafonte, Shakira, Rihanna, Meshell Ndegeocello, and more. This new record is a collection of sounds that bring light and gravity together. Gilmar is on a path of listening to inspirations and bringing them to us through his music.  He is very intentional in his composing and playing, and he's assembled wonderful artists to join him on this his debut album. Listening to this music is like taking a trip! • Gilmar Gomes on YouTube Music by: Gilmar Gomes The post Gilmar Gomes – "11:11" appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

Jeff Lofton has released a new album of original and well known songs exploring the essence of Texas, ATX Rhythm. Some of these songs may not have seemed like Jazz pieces until Jeff played them. Jeff Lofton is originally from South Carolina where he got his start as a musician.  Now he's part of the Austin Jazz Scene. He is not only a talented player but a Jazz Scholar, learning from other great artists while bringing his own personal magic to the music. • Jeff Lofton on YouTube Music by: Jeff Lofton The post Jeff Lofton – "ATX Rhythm" appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

Wesli has released a new record which is truly epic. Makaya is a collection of songs from and about Haiti, in the many styles of Haitian culture from traditional to modern. The history of Haiti is rife with exploitation from colonial powers, and still to this day Haiti is a sacrifice zone where violence and political instability serve the interests of those who seek to exploit the country for natural resources. Wesli tells us some of his personal story, from whence much of his inspiration comes, and about this music which is alive and colorful. Wesli tours Canada, the US, Europe and Africa so be on the lookout for him and if you get a chance to hear him live, take it! • Wesli on YouTube Music by: Wesli The post Wesli – "Makaya" appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

Mark Rubin, Jew of Oklahoma is an Okie making music that's mostly Americana and Bluegrass with a hint of Klezmer, Eastern European, and Middle Eastern flavors. His songs are often political, seeking to reach people's hearts and minds with messages of conscience.  His new album is Dispatches: Songs from a World Gone Mad. Mark is a direct communicator.  Talking with him, listening to his music, one never has to wonder what he's saying, he is as clear as a bell in his messaging.  His intentions shine brightly! Musically he's about as down home as you're going to find anywhere. • Mark Rubin on YouTube Music by: Mark Rubin The post Mark Rubin – "Dispatches: Songs from a World Gone Mad" appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

Nia Cephas has just released her debut album Cosmicpolitan.  The music is upbeat, inspired by Nia's life and experiences, which she shares in the conversation with Baruch. Sometimes life throws such incredibly painful and difficult challenges our way, and Nia is a person who continues to rise to these challenges with grace, humor, and generosity. Nia is already working on her second album as she makes her way towards becoming a Medical Student! • Nia Cephas on YouTube Music by: Nia Cephas The post Nia Cephas – Debut Album "Cosmicpolitan" appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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. The post New Years Eve 2026 with co-host John Reed – 2025 Retrospective appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 The post Atlas Maior – "Palindromlar" appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 The post Abraham Gomez-Delgado – Zemog El Gallo Bueno "¡Ya Tú Sabes! You Already Noe" appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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 The post Chris Rawlins – "Flyover" appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

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, which are quite different, and why this project is so dear to them. • Qais Essar & Sonny Singh on YouTube Music by: Qais Essar & Sonny Singh The post Qais Essar & Sonny Singh – "Sangat" appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.