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Grammy winners Opium Moon have released another glorious album,The Time Has Come, a 10 piece cycle inspired by and offered with love and hope for the family of humanity. This four-piece ensemble has been coming together for the last decade creating luscious intentional vibrations and sending them out into the world. Lili Haydn has been an artist for her whole life, mostly but not only with the violin. Itai Disraeli, accomplished bassist and composer, brings a grounded pragmatic quality to the bass. Hamid Saeidi is a master Santoor player and composer. M.B. Gordy is a renowned percussionist who has played with so many, you’ve definitely heard him. Lili, Hamid, and Itai join Baruch in a sharing of ideas and imaginings. M.B. was at a gig. • The Time Has Come Video • Opium Moon on YouTube Music by: Opium Moon The post Opium Moon – “The Time Has Come” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

Red Spirit Singers have released a recording of traditional and new songs. Land of the Sun (Ute Nation Utah) brings Pow Wow rhythm and intention to songs both ancient and new. A.J. Kanip, Daniel Cesspooch and Grammy winner Ian Brennan talk with Baruch about this record, focusing on a few of the songs, some ancient and some recent; their meanings, and the role of the music and the drum in Native America. • Red Spirit Singers on YouTube Music by: Red Spirit Singers The post Red Spirit Singers – “Land of the Sun (Ute Nation Utah)” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

Charlton Singleton is a Grammy-winning Trumpeter, Composer, and Band Leader.  One of his musical ventures is as part of the group Ranky Tanky who have just released a new record This Village. Ranky Tanky is Kevin Hamilton on Bass, Quiana Parle Vocalist, Clay Ross playing Guitar and Vocals, and Charlton Singleton on Trumpet and Vocals. Ranky Tanky “draws on the living well of Gullah music from the Sea Islands and carries it forward with jazz verve, gospel fire, blues feeling, and soul-deep groove. Their very name, from the Gullah language, means “work it” or “get funky,” which is exactly what they do…” – Ranky Tanky • Ranky Tanky on YouTube Music by: Ranky Tanky The post Charlton Singleton – Ranky Tanky “This Village” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

Jeremy Green hails from Toronto, Canada where he’s been playing music for much of his life.  Inspired by music, Jeremy has been exploring genres and writing his own songs.  He’s given himself permission to play what he wants rather than what others expect and it’s led him to a joyful musical career. The new album In Motion is a celebration of guitar grooves. If you love the instrument it’ll thrill you, and if you love melody this album is a melodic journey. • Jeremy Green on YouTube Music by: Jeremy Green The post Jeremy Green – “In Motion” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

Mélisande is a musician from Quebec where she was exposed to lots of different kinds of music growing up. Always listening to her own inner music, Mélisande has become a performer who electrifies audiences and gets people moving! Sur la même longueur d’onde is the new album bringing together elements of traditional Quebecois and Acadian music with modern beats and synthesizers, the result is a rich tapestry of energies and colors that bring out one’s inner dancer. Mélisande is a musical co-creator.  Husband Alex designs and implements the electronic aspects of the music, and all the players are long time musical friends. • Mélisande on YouTube Music by: Mélisande The post Mélisande – “Sur la même longueur d’onde” appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.