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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.

Mark Growden is one of those people who sees an instrument, touches it, and instinctively knows how to play it, most of the time. He is a composer, choral director, and visual artist. He has released a number of records and there is more to come! His current release, 11 Hours is all Jaw Harp. Mark has a quick mind and perceives deeply. He travels and plays music with people, he’s curious, so always learning. Mark is also a teacher and he tells us about that. This is an extraordinary person. We’re listening to music from the new album and previous records. • Mark Growden on YouTube Music by: Mark Growden The post Mark Growden – “11 Hours” and more! appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

Blue Tapestry celebrates two iconic albums by two pioneering women in music, Joni Mitchell and Carole King, translated through Lynn's unique voice and Ken's gentle jazzy guitar. The post Veronneau – “Blue Tapestry” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

Josh's songwriting and storytelling echo with the tradition of bards from times gone by, while addressing modern concerns and events. The post Josh Fortenbery – “Tidy Memorial” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

Alice has been on her mission for many years, deepening her experience and abilities to communicate with beauty and clarity. Her songs are moving, and the musicianship on the record is excellent. The post Alice DiMicele – “Reverse the Flow” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

Alla Boara brings together traditional Italian folk songs from around Italy, with contemporary undertones of jazz and folk. The post Anthony Taddeo – Alla Boara “Work & Song” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

Strat Andriotis has been playing music since he was a young person, and as many do, he started out on one instrument and then found that another was his true calling. Eventually he came to the instrument that, coincidentally, is … More ... The post Strat Andriotis – “Exits” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

John Patrick Elliot has been playing music since he was a child, discovering ways to bring his imagination to life with soundscapes and song. He started out as a solo performer under the name The Little Unsaid but that eventually … More ... The post John Patrick Elliot – The Little Unsaid “Stay Fragile All Across This Cold Frontier” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

Ben Clifton is a pianist and composer. He’s just released his debut album Overlook which is 14 original pieces all great to listen to, and to travel with in your mind. The compositions are dimensional and the musicianship on the record … More ... The post Ben Clifton – “Overlook” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

John Reed returns to Paradigms to share his latest record A Proliferation of Pointlessness, twelve new tracks exploring the human condition, emphasis on current world situations and circumstances. John’s musicianship continues to expand in dimensionality and scope, as does the clarity … More ... The post John Reed – “A Proliferation of Pointlessness” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

Dave Douglas plays trumpet, composes, and teaches. His new record is Alloy. Dave is a deep communicator. His compositions and his playing come from Dave’s inquisitive nature, and his altruism. He’s a realist with an imagination, who can see what’s … More ... The post Dave Douglas – “Alloy” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

Matt Soverns hails from suburban Indiana where he grew up in a family of creatives. His own creativity leans toward communication through theater, music, and comedy. Matt’s way of dealing with Covid is so cool, you will love the story … More ... The post Matt Soverns – “Phoning It In” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

Travis Hall is a classically trained opera singer who is about to release his debut album of original R & B songs. Travis has been singing since he was a child in Georgia. Now as a classically trained adult, he … More ... The post Travis Hall – “HeArt Museum” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

Victoria Cardona has released her debut album Que Pasó showcasing her original compositions, guitar and percussion. Victoria is a powerhouse of energy and musical inspiration! Born and raised in Florida in the Cuban community, Victoria heard the music her grandfather … More ... The post Victoria Cardona – “Que Pasó” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

Hadar Noiberg has just released an album, a collaboration with Katia Toobool called Zero Point. It was recorded live, so no studio effects or overdubs, just players and living music. Hadar has been playing the flute for most of her … More ... The post Hadar Noiberg – with Katia Toobool “Zero Point” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.