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Latest Episodes

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 emb... more

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 he... more

Mayday! is the new album from George Mann and Si Kahn. At 82 Si has a career as a songwriter, performer, and labor union organizer and activist spanning a lifetime. George has spent decades writing and performing. He’s been a journalist, a union orga... more

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, ... more

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Recent Guests

Laura Chu Wiens
AurallaurA, artist
AurallaurA
Episode: AurallaurA – “The Critique of Capital: An Engaging Revue”
Si Kahn
Activist, songwriter, collaborator on Mayday
Si Kahn (artist)
Episode: Si Kahn & George Mann – “Mayday!”
George Mann
Musician, producer, collaborator on Mayday
George Mann
Episode: Si Kahn & George Mann – “Mayday!”
Emie R. Roussel
Musician and band leader
Emie R. Roussel Trio
Episode: Emie R. Roussel – The Emie R. Roussel Trio “TERR”
Jane Fallon
Musician and educator focused on social justice themes in songwriting
Episode: Jane Fallon – “Sweet Resilience”
Tara Fortier
Physicist
Episode: Tara Fortier – Physicist
Lewis Stubbs Junior
Musician and nurse, debut solo artist with West Nashville Sky
Self-employed musician; nurse by training
Episode: Lewis Stubbs Junior – “West Nashville Sky”
Katie Bull
Musician and vocalist featured on The Hope Etudes
Katie Bull, The Hope Etudes
Episode: Katie Bull – “The Hope Etudes”
Ernest Aines
Musician, songwriter, and performer
Self-employed musician
Episode: Ernest Aines – “Spiral Bound” and more

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Baruch
Host of Paradigms

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Awesome

    It is an amazing podcast!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    i love itamer erez
    Canada5 years ago
  • A little gem.

    I just discovered this show and I am hungry for more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vacman101
    Ireland6 years ago
  • Zedashe

    Absolutely loved this traditional, raw, hypnotic music from the heart -plus- a great interview. xx*

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tobie star
    United Kingdom11 years ago

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Episodes feel intimate and inspiring, with guests who bring both artistry and activism to the table.
Listeners praise the show's thoughtful, artful conversations and the way music is tied to social change.
The interviews blend personal storytelling with practical production details, making it feel both storytelling and behind-the-scenes journalism.

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Emie R. Roussel – The Emie R. Roussel Trio “TERR”
Q: How do you approach composing and arranging for your trio?
She explains starting with a piano idea, recording on a cell phone, then collaborating with the band to develop melodies and harmonic ideas, with a producer bringing outside perspective.
Emie R. Roussel – The Emie R. Roussel Trio “TERR”
Q: Tell us, what's a bit of your story?
Emie describes growing up in a musical family, evolving from classical training to jazz and hybrid genres, and how early musical influences shaped her path and sound.
Jane Fallon – “Sweet Resilience”
Q: What role does education and teaching play in your career?
Fallon highlights her background as an English teacher, the importance of narrative in writing, and how teaching informs her songwriting approach.
Jane Fallon – “Sweet Resilience”
Q: So I have two musical questions. The first is, how did you learn to play guitar?
Fallon describes teaching herself, starting with basic chords and building through practice, with emphasis on accessibility and keeping the voice at the center of the music.
Lewis Stubbs Junior – “West Nashville Sky”
Q: When you go to write a song, what comes first—the guitar licks, the melody, or the lyrics?
He describes starting with chorus ideas or grooves that are singable and catchy, working from musical hooks toward meaningful lyrics, and notes that his writing often reflects real-life experiences and emotions tied to personal challenges and resilience.

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The episodes center on culturally engaged artists who fuse music with social commentary, activism, and community storytelling. Conversations traverse production processes, musical lineage, and how art intersects with justice movements, civic engagement, and personal resilience. A notable throughline is the belief that creative work can catalyze empathy, dialogue, and community action, often with behind-the-scenes looks at writing, recording, and collaboration. The show stands out for blending intimate artist bio with broader social context, featuring guests who push boundaries across folk, jazz, Indigenous and diaspora traditions, and who stay committed to humanistic, systemic change.

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1. Laura Chu Wiens
2. Si Kahn
3. George Mann
4. Emie R. Roussel
5. Jane Fallon
6. Tara Fortier
7. Lewis Stubbs Junior
8. Katie Bull

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