https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radioEach week on Cultural Manifesto, Kyle Long reveals stories and sounds from the creative frontlines of the past and present. Through music, archives and artist interviews, discover how creators shape meaning with sound, in Indianapolis and well beyond. Tune in each week to this WFYI Public Media show for discoveries that will delight your ears and expand your understanding of our shared world.en-usStreamGuys Recast2024 WFYI Public MediaWFYI Public MediaEach week on Cultural Manifesto, Kyle Long reveals stories and sounds from the creative frontlines of the past and present. Through music, archives and artist interviews, discover how creators shape meaning with sound, in Indianapolis and well beyond. Tune in each week to this WFYI Public Media show for discoveries that will delight your ears and expand your understanding of our shared world.falseWFYI Public Mediaviewerswfyi@wfyi.orghttps://wfyi-rss.streamguys1.com/cman/20251126102500-cultural-manifesto-2024-square.jpghttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radioAsian American musicians are shaping Indiana's sound — and this week, Cultural Manifesto celebrates AANHPI Heritage Month with music that proves it. Hear from Indiana artists with roots in Afghanistan, Vietnam, China, India, Myanmar, and beyond.f429a260-4f14-11f1-8d23-a1c91109557afull00:29:03Wed, 13 May 2026 16:40:00 -0400Hear Kyle Long’s conversation with Bloomington-based musician Jermaine Butler— also known as Jermaine from the South — an artist who defies easy categorization. Butler's submission to NPR's Tiny Desk Contest, titled "Dan Vi-Çila”, earned a coveted Top Shelf selection, drawing praise from Tiny Desk producer Bobby Carter and guest judge Tierra Whack. He is set to unveil a new project rooted in the culture of his home state — rapping in Louisiana Creole.809010c0-4992-11f1-8baa-2dd8eabeff55full00:44:30Wed, 06 May 2026 16:16:00 -0400Indianapolis-based rapper, musician, and writer Foosie discusses his debut album, “All-American Ghetto.” The album draws on his life — from growing up in Indianapolis’ Mapleton-Fall Creek neighborhood to serving a 20-year prison sentence. During his incarceration, he learned to play acoustic guitar and developed his voice as a writer through the Indiana Prison Writers Workshop. In this conversation, Foosie reflects on that journey — and on the music and family that shaped him, including his uncle, Vonzell Wheeler of the legendary Naptown soul group The Vanguards.2d6526e0-43ec-11f1-9028-1538e780cedcfull00:41:40Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:39:00 -0400In 1968, a group of young Indianapolis broadcasters made history — they built their own radio station from scratch, without a license, and dared the FCC to stop them. For four years, Radio Free Naptown brought underground music to the city, from Captain Beefheart to Gil Scott-Heron, broadcasting from makeshift locations that at one point even included a horse pasture. They didn’t call it pirate radio; they called it bootleg. Co-founders Steve Everitt and Don Worsham tell the inside story of Radio Free Naptown.81039350-3deb-11f1-badb-85a082cebe2ffull00:54:51Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:33:00 -0400Hear a conversation with members of Software, a feminist synth-rock band that broke barriers for women and LGBTQ+ musicians in 1980s Indianapolis. Software performed at iconic venues including The Vogue and The Hummingbird. The band also played at Labyris, a feminist bar in downtown Indianapolis that served as a safe space for the city’s lesbian community. A new anthology of Software’s music, Haven’t You Had Enough, will be released on Record Store Day75ddf020-39b6-11f1-9635-35327e5dd319full00:44:09Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:42:00 -0400Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with music from the Indianapolis bassist Herman “Trigger” Alpert. Born in Indianapolis in 1916 to Russian Jewish immigrants, Alpert rose to national prominence in the golden age of big band jazz. Despite his remarkable contributions to American music, Alpert remains largely overlooked in his hometown — an unsung figure whose legacy deserves greater recognition in Indianapolis jazz history.e16e33d0-35b4-11f1-82c4-352a2a09ef97full00:19:59Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:39:00 -0400Cultural Manifesto producer Kyle Long recently uncovered a collection of lost tapes featuring Indianapolis jazz legend Steve Allee performing live in local clubs in the 1970s — recordings Allee didn’t even know existed. Many of the tapes document his work with the Von Ohlen/Carter Big Band, a long-running Indianapolis ensemble co-led by drummer John Von Ohlen and saxophonist Chuck Carter. Hear excerpts from these rare recordings, along with Allee’s reaction.28e37c40-2f72-11f1-8b39-132e6a41c562full00:24:31Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:29:00 -0400Indianapolis designer Jerry Lee Atwood carries the tradition and spirit of classic Western wear forward with custom pieces that have appeared in Vogue magazine and in the wardrobes of Post Malone, Lil Nas X, Diplo, and Charley Crockett. WFYI’s Kyle Long spoke with him about a new exhibition of his work at the Eiteljorg Museum.9a9bb680-288d-11f1-bba0-cf0ccced6a6efull00:25:30Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:59:00 -0400Bob Dylan turns 85 this May — and he’s still on the road. Hear how Dylan’s musical career has been influenced by the legendary blues duo, Leroy Carr and Scrapper Blackwell.77ab5e30-2c63-11f1-89a6-89726a6f7e87full00:13:58Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:07:00 -0400For two decades, Take That Tuesday has been a cornerstone of Indianapolis hip-hop DJ culture—providing a space for both emerging and veteran turntablists to share music outside the constraints of commercial club environments. WFYI’s Kyle Long recently spoke with the event’s hosts, DJ MetroGnome and J. Moore.8c8da3f0-239c-11f1-b4f0-d1977098fadafull00:30:59Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:55:00 -0400Celebrate Women’s History Month by honoring the women who helped build Indiana’s punk, new wave, alternative, and noise scenes. Join us for words and music featuring Sally’s Dream, Software, Debbie Jaffe, Joyce Fidler, and Lynn Shipley,866027f0-1f07-11f1-96ba-773918905e0afull00:45:52Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:06:00 -0400In the third edition of our new segment, “40 Indiana guitar pioneers every Hoosier should know,” learn about the South Bend guitarist Willie Woods, best known for his work with Jr. Walker & the All Stars.01121f70-1821-11f1-a697-95e334548a6cfull00:12:30Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:54:00 -0500Listen to an interview with the Indianapolis-based composer, performer, and instrument builder Rob Funkhouser. His latest album, “Respiratory Cycle”, features two immersive, long-form suites, “Exhale” and “Inhale.”013cb810-1819-11f1-a20d-e9a310894da1full00:18:55Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:22:00 -0500Celebrate the life and work of Will Geer by exploring his friendship and artistic partnership with Woody Guthrie. Together they toured the country, performing in union halls and at labor benefits. Geer used his theatrical skills to amplify Guthrie’s music and political message.57473360-1d65-11f1-8fd9-a922bd237703full00:28:35Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:13:00 -0500In the second edition of our new segment, “40 Indiana guitar pioneers every Hoosier should know,” learn about the Gary, Indiana, guitarist Donald Kinsey, who played with artists including Bob Marley, Albert King, and Peter Tosh.3d0698b0-11d9-11f1-a2dc-b3908a652776full00:14:23Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:32:00 -0500Listen to a conversation with Cesar Maldonado, founder and artistic director of Mariachi Herencia de México. Based in Chicago, the ensemble grew out of the Mariachi Heritage Foundation, a nonprofit organization devoted to preserving and advancing mariachi music through youth education.72e74080-0d37-11f1-8214-0b0ab0f40fc1full00:23:05Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:04:00 -0500Listen to Kyle Long’s interview with “Mr. Las Vegas” Wayne Newton. With a career spanning more than seven decades, he is among the most enduring figures in American popular entertainment. But Newton’s career began much earlier, in the 1950s, when he was still a child, singing country music alongside his brother, Jerry.bd3ca5a0-07aa-11f1-bfe8-0f35d9195611full00:22:34Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:33:00 -0500Bad Bunny’s performance at the Super Bowl last Sunday was the most-watched halftime show in history, placing Puerto Rican music squarely at the center of American pop culture. For decades, Puerto Rican music has enjoyed widespread popularity here in the Hoosier State. We’ll celebrate the Puerto Rican music pioneers of Indiana.3a674fb0-083b-11f1-8fc9-63bd52f4f9fcfull00:13:43Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:24:00 -0500This month on American Masters, PBS will present “Sun Ra: Do The Impossible” — a new documentary celebrating the life and legacy of Sun Ra, one of the most visionary figures in jazz music. Sun Ra’s early work was shaped by Hoosiers, including trumpeter Art Hoyle, saxophonist/flutist James Spaulding, and recording engineer Bud Pressner.f97952d0-020a-11f1-b10a-978d8693fec9full00:07:11Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:46:00 -0500Kyle Long speaks with Nia I’man Smith, who is a scholar and radio host based in Bloomington, Indiana. She’s currently a PhD candidate in the Department of Folklore and Ethnomusicology at Indiana University Bloomington. Smith is also the creator and host of Sonic Blacknuss, a biweekly program on Bloomington’s community radio station, WFHB.d4cb4650-02bb-11f1-ae79-d94dfaf7e991full00:26:25Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:53:00 -0500Explore music featuring the Princeton, Indiana producer and engineer Robert Hosea Williams (also known as R. José Williams), best known for his work with Gil Scott-Heron.9da23650-fd3f-11f0-a95d-45fb44686fb2full00:13:38Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:39:00 -0500For more than a decade, Sofar Sounds has connected music fans with intimate, unconventional concert experiences in cities across the globe. After a hiatus, the project is returning to Indianapolis—thanks to local ambassador Surina Gangwani, who is relaunching the series with a renewed focus on community.2b941330-fd38-11f0-a28f-91f728281507full00:14:34Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:29:00 -0500Last December, Martin University announced it would close, citing years of financial strain and declining enrollment. The closure brings to an end a legacy that began more than 50 years ago with Boniface Hardin.6f1fcc00-fd36-11f0-8007-21cf2e01e3ecfull00:06:02Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:15:00 -0500Neko Case is a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter known for her distinctive voice and genre-defying albums. She discussed her new album, “Neon Grey Midnight Green,” and her upcoming performance in Indiana with WFYI’s Kyle Long.dcb407c0-f7b2-11f0-aa01-c3b0603d9727full00:24:52Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:51:00 -0500Listen to an interview with Brandon Meeks, an Indianapolis–based jazz bassist, bandleader and hip-hop producer, widely recognized as a key figure in the city’s contemporary jazz scene. He is best known for his work with acclaimed saxophonist Rob Dixon and as a member of the hip-hop jazz trio Native Sun.5c7e45a0-f265-11f0-ab03-05a66475bd72full00:42:44Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:55:00 -0500Scott Matelic is an Indianapolis-born hip-hop producer and DJ whose sound emerges from the crate-digging traditions of DJ culture, blending sample-based production with soulful textures and psychedelic atmospheres. He discusses his new album Dead Weightt with Kyle Long at WFYI studios.c3c642e0-ec2a-11f0-b268-6da0942cccb9full00:44:55Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:40:00 -0500Join us as we honor some of the notable Indiana musicians and music figures who passed away in 2025. These are artists who shaped funk, rock, music education, and global psychedelia — including Gray Babson, DeMorris Smith, Ron Hedrick, Toby Myers, Gladys Stone Wright, and Stan Densk39e05690-ecff-11f0-8481-7f104c10dc6afull00:31:29Wed, 31 Dec 2025 21:01:00 -0500Justin Bland is the creator and host of Made Man Improv, a popular improv comedy showcase based in Indianapolis. Under his direction, Made Man Improv has built a loyal audience and a recognizable brand within the local arts scene. But after years of sold-out performances, Bland is ending the Made Man Improv series this month.5175b420-dc65-11f0-891a-5d858e3dd4bafull00:20:43Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:48:00 -0500Listen back to the moments and releases that shaped Indiana music in 2025, from long-overdue archival discoveries to new Hoosier artists breaking out on the national stage.09a3dca0-dd16-11f0-b27b-7d3254699b09full00:26:34Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:04:00 -0500Listen to a conversation with the virtuoso multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and bandleader, Ricky Skaggs. Born in Kentucky in 1954, Skaggs has played a central role in shaping modern bluegrass and country music. A child prodigy, he first performed on stage with Bill Monroe at age six, and at age seven, he appeared on national television with Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs.feb8dce0-d615-11f0-862f-7dc00e3e27b4full00:28:47Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:03:00 -0500This is the first edition of a new Cultural Manifesto segment titled “40 Indiana Guitar Pioneers That Every Hoosier Should Know,” featuring the Evansville, Indiana guitarist Jackie Clark. He played and recorded with some of the greatest legends in rock and R&B music, including Ike and Tina Turner, Iggy Pop, Bill Wyman of the Rolling Stones, and Bobby Womack.d5fd31d0-d86d-11f0-b48d-0b0ea064f6ccfull00:06:07Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:50:00 -0500This archived episode from 2021 pays tribute to one of the co-founders of the legendary Vee-Jay Records, Vivian Carter. Vee-Jay Records is considered to be the most successful Black-owned record label of the pre-Motown era.46fc6940-d12a-11f0-b91a-6bfea4e672affull00:04:00Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:55:00 -0500Landon Caldwell is a multidisciplinary artist and composer based in Indianapolis. His music blends experimental composition, improvisation, and ambient textures to create spaces that invite reflection and deep listening.b73cb850-d2c6-11f0-a0f5-3dc15f301750full00:23:41Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:11:00 -0500Listen to a special episode celebrating National Native American Heritage Month. Learn how Native American musicians are reinventing traditional culture in the 21st Century, featuring interviews with the experimental pow wow group Medicine Singers, and the hip-hop artist Supaman.6bc92230-ca41-11f0-8891-ef17f77171a9full00:43:45Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:55:00 -0500Listen to an interview with Juan Díes, a Grammy-nominated musician, educator, and folklorist best known as the co-founder and executive director of Sones de México Ensemble, Chicago’s premier Mexican folk music collective.d0da60e0-c713-11f0-bb22-cbaf43ad2ceafull00:42:38Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:52:00 -0500Host of NPR's Alt Latino Felix Contreras talks with Kyle Long about Latino identity and what inspires his show on this archived segment from 2016.bc1f96c0-c55e-11f0-a866-654355df6db7full00:03:56Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:39:00 -0500Listen to an interview with John Green, an award-winning author and YouTuber, discussing his new nonfiction book, Everything Is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection, his work in public media, and his deep roots in Indianapolis. Green’s previous novels have sold over 50 million copies and inspired several major film adaptations.ceecf640-c01a-11f0-8a49-df7e8b3f35eefull00:26:32Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:54:00 -0500Cherish Love, an award-winning performer, is Sister Rosetta Tharpe in the Indiana Repertory Theatre's production of 'Marie & Rosetta,' a musical about the rock and roll legend's life.4568fa50-bf13-11f0-aec1-ebe0d5dbcceefull00:04:00Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:24:00 -0500Take a deep dive into the world of PASIC during its 50th edition, PASIC 50, held in Indianapolis. Listen to an interview with the Indianapolis-based composer, performer and instrument builder Rob Funkhouser. Plus, conversations with past PASIC performers and honorees, including Elayne Jones, Giovanni Hidalgo, Susie Ibarra, Cindy Blackman Santana, Daru Jones, and more.4f307b70-bb2b-11f0-8f97-e11027848b46full00:52:15Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:10:00 -0500WFYI's Kyle Long features Echoes of Indiana Avenue co-host Herman 'Butch' Slaughter on this segment from Cultural Manifesto.09a52860-ba5d-11f0-9f38-f368dff30667full00:04:00Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:27:00 -0500Hear interviews with members of the cast and creative team behind the Indianapolis Repertory Theatre’s production of Marie and Rosetta —including actors Cherish Love, Jaela Cheeks-Lomax, and music director Morgan E. Stevenson.9e7de720-b5f1-11f0-b920-ad8e9a266740full00:36:16Wed, 29 Oct 2025 20:35:00 -0400Recently, Terre Haute, Indiana welcomed two of the nation’s most prominent political figures — Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Sanders visited the city to receive the Eugene V. Debs Award. Hear Kyle Long's interview with Sanders, along with music from the Local Honeys, who opened the ceremony.232a3390-b669-11f0-816d-df31f504c9bffull00:16:09Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:50:00 -0400Listen to an interview with the keyboardist, composer, and computer music pioneer Brad Garton. He’s best known for his work with the legendary West Lafayette, Indiana punk band Dow Jones and The Industrials, but Garton’s work in music spans from progressive rock to experimental composition.a8edfd10-b116-11f0-bf30-71516670b196full00:51:40Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:17:00 -0400Listen to an interview with NPR’s Ailsa Chang; she recently spoke with WFYI’s Kyle Long to discuss the importance of supporting public media. You hear her every weekday as co-host of All Things Considered, NPR’s flagship evening news program.9c7f0c10-ac46-11f0-b67b-87f1e4cfc5c0full00:09:35Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:18:00 -0400In 1983, four Bloomington musicians — Chrissie Dickinson, Cynthia Hammond, Jenny Davis, and Emily Jackson — bonded over their shared love for the music of Patti Smith, X, and The Clash. Together they formed Sally’s Dream, a post-punk band that went on to perform across the Midwest and later in Boston.49c4bda0-ac46-11f0-9112-a9c5ede91814full00:30:27Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:12:00 -0400Hear from Lee Fields, a legendary funk and soul singer whose powerful voice and remarkable career longevity have earned him comparisons to James Brown and Wilson Pickett. Known for his electrifying live performances and deeply emotional delivery, Lee Fields stands as one of the last great soul artists still touring and recording at the height of his powers.bfbce4d0-a560-11f0-9588-49ebb2a3289bfull00:06:34Wed, 08 Oct 2025 18:37:00 -0400Jude Noel is a music journalist and critic whose work has appeared in Pitchfork, The Fader, and Bandcamp Daily. In his recent Bandcamp feature, “Indy Is Next,” Jude shines a spotlight on Indianapolis’s growing independent music scene, tracing the city’s creative energy through its artists, venues, and DIY communities.6dca7070-a560-11f0-a059-0deb92fe9cc5full00:20:25Wed, 08 Oct 2025 18:35:00 -0400Aida Cuevas is an iconic Mexican singer celebrated as The Queen of Ranchera Music. She has released more than 40 albums and sold over 11 million records. Recognized as a cultural ambassador of Mexico, she continues to preserve the country’s rich musical heritage through recordings and performances that celebrate the artistry of ranchera music.c8e78e60-a87e-11f0-a205-1b8cac958d32full00:12:13Wed, 08 Oct 2025 17:50:00 -0400Listen to an interview with Brazilian musicians Magary Lord, Juliana Ribeiro, Márcio Pereira, and Indianapolis’ Lasana Kazembe. They recently performed at Indy Jazz Fest as part of “Jazz Meets Samba : An Afro Brazilian Journey.”f622ac40-a0b5-11f0-b168-09c440196f97full00:27:21Wed, 01 Oct 2025 20:05:00 -0400Listen to interviews with the cast, producers and musicians behind “Cabaret Latino - Songs of the Americas”, a bilingual revue of songs celebrating the music of Latin America, from boleros to reggaeton. Hear from Tom Alvarez, Eva Luna Espay, Eric Salazar, Pablo Gonzalez, Alexis Faviel and Dustin Klein.42e13fa0-a0b3-11f0-b498-47858124f23bfull00:22:32Wed, 01 Oct 2025 19:45:00 -0400Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by listening to Kyle Long’s 2024 interview with Omar Apollo. Born in Hobart, Indiana in 1997, Apollo is a Grammy-nominated Mexican-American singer-songwriter whose music blends R&B, pop, funk, and Latin influences.74754940-9d7d-11f0-90fe-c7d2bb35d582full00:23:34Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:41:00 -0400work is deeply informed by her trans identity and Jewish spirituality. Her pop vision marries disparate sounds—skittering noise with swooping strings, lively banjo with blasts of feedback—across genres including drone, folk, Tropicalia, noise rock, and chamber pop.ea066d60-9d7c-11f0-bf23-37ef6f6a07b6full00:16:11Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:39:00 -0400Pahua is the musical project of Mexico City–based producer, singer, and DJ Paulina Sotomayor, known for weaving electronic beats with Latin American folk traditions. Pahua has carved out a unique space in the international electronic music scene, earning festival appearances and collaborations across Latin America and beyond.c3562a00-94e6-11f0-9e92-078ae63d8f1dfull00:15:21Wed, 17 Sep 2025 19:24:00 -0400Gonzalo Rubalcaba is a Grammy-winning Cuban pianist and composer celebrated as one of the most innovative voices in modern jazz. WFYI’s Kyle Long and Rubalcaba discuss his connection to Dizzy Gillespie and his latest album “A Tribute to Benny Moré and Nat King Cole.”472b5930-94e6-11f0-a4ee-331c5501fa1ffull00:23:43Wed, 17 Sep 2025 19:20:00 -0400Listen to an interview with the guitarist and vocalist, Roger McGuinn. He is among the most critically acclaimed and influential American musicians. McGuinn was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991, and in 2023, he was named one of the “250 Greatest Guitarists” by Rolling Stone Magazine.e2b9bc30-9004-11f0-9b49-df17281592e7full00:17:02Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:14:00 -0400Listen to an interview with Brandee Younger, a groundbreaking harpist who has redefined the instrument’s place in contemporary music.0882aa10-9004-11f0-9bcd-174d09546d06full00:22:17Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:11:00 -0400Listen to a conversation with Durand Jones, Aaron Frazer and Blake Rhein of the soul band Durand Jones and The Indications. They joined WFYI’s Kyle Long for an in-depth discussion of their roots in Bloomington, Indiana, and how projects including the IU Soul Revue and Charlie Patton’s War brought the band together.74a2c9c0-89bc-11f0-80ea-cd5f88243df0full00:34:25Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:23:00 -0400Listen to an interview with Oltanie, a Haitian-American vocalist based in Indianapolis. Also hear a conversation with the Indianapolis keyboardist and bandleader Rodney Stepp about the recent release of his 1970s funk band Rapture’s new compilation.13d36290-845a-11f0-b663-cdc61c8f00e7full00:42:37Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:57:00 -0400Over the last few years, rapper 4200Kory has emerged as one of the most compelling artistic voices in the Indianapolis hip-hop scene. Listen to an interview with 4200Kory, as he shares the inspiration behind his debut album, “Cobra Son,” and his upcoming performance at Chreece.1edfd3a0-7ded-11f0-92bd-b50fced4d641full00:38:29Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:59:00 -0400Comedian Lucas Waterfill is a rising star in the Indianapolis comedy scene, mixing autobiographical storytelling with sharp social commentary. He was born with cerebral palsy, and he uses his experiences navigating the world with a disability as a springboard for his comedy. Listen to an interview with Waterfill and co-writer Blake Mellencamp as they discuss the inspiration behind their new play, “Up All the Nights.”07d9e2f0-7923-11f0-b0b9-37cbfeeba669full00:23:31Wed, 13 Aug 2025 11:22:00 -0400Rapper Jessica Garrett is better known to Indianapolis music fans as Joosi Got Bars. She was born and raised on the west side of Indianapolis and has been recording and releasing music for over a decade. Joosi will be performing at Chreece on August 23.8c107900-7919-11f0-880b-db890765044dfull00:23:56Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:17:00 -0400Everything, Now! emerged from Indiana’s underground rock music scene in the early 2000s and gained notoriety for their chaotic sound and unpredictable live shows. Listen to their interview with Kyle Long after a Small Studio Session at WFYI.54a80300-7617-11f0-861d-0bf4ae28e03bfull00:16:29Sun, 10 Aug 2025 14:24:00 -0400The Indianapolis band Wife Patrol has gained national attention for their punk, metal, and pop-influenced sound. WFYI’s Kyle Long recently spoke with the band about their latest album, titled NOPLACE.79ad9b20-7618-11f0-964f-8529a5d275d2full00:20:57Wed, 06 Aug 2025 14:26:00 -0400Listen to historic recordings of several early stars of Indianapolis country, blues, jazz, and pop music from 1928, when the Vocalion Record Company visited Indianapolis in search of the city’s best musical talent.3ffffd10-6ee1-11f0-8b2a-192874ec723efull00:20:41Wed, 30 Jul 2025 09:59:00 -0400Listen to the top 10 most valuable Indiana LPs and 45 RPM singles of all time. Also, hear interviews with the musicians and record labels behind the music.48ecc430-6811-11f0-9d2e-15139a118954full00:29:37Wed, 23 Jul 2025 18:05:00 -0400Listen to an interview with the experimental Indiana hip-hop group 81355, featuring Oreo Jones, Sirius Black, and David Moose Adamson. Also hear music from their new album Bad Dogs, which finds the trio expanding into a full band, with Sharlene Birdsong on bass, Dimitri Morris on guitar, and Pat Okerson on drums.ea004700-6291-11f0-a385-a5f193b61e5afull00:39:28Wed, 16 Jul 2025 18:10:00 -0400Listen to an interview with the vocalist and lute player Joel Frederiksen. During his upcoming visit to Indianapolis, Frederiksen will perform music from his 2023 album “A Day with Suzanne, A Tribute to Leonard Cohen,” which features songs from the Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen fused with music of the French Renaissance.faffe770-5dc5-11f0-9f4c-3789321fda91full00:31:21Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:40:00 -0400Listen to new summer releases from essential Indiana musicians, along with interviews with them. Enjoy new tracks from Durand Jones & The Indications, Jlin, Wishy, Hanna Benn and Deantoni Parks, Los Aptos, Oltanie, Kristin Newborn, Dwani Phiri, Wife Patrol, and more.72fa2330-578b-11f0-8daf-f5cd452845befull00:25:50Wed, 02 Jul 2025 17:27:00 -0400The Indiana Brothers are a Carnatic music duo from Central Indiana, featuring twin brothers Sarvagh Shrianandh and Suragh Shrianandh. Though they’re just 20 years old, the Indiana Brothers have been studying and performing Carnatic music for several years.e49a28f0-52b3-11f0-abbf-0929e90bc46afull00:29:31Wed, 25 Jun 2025 13:34:00 -0400Jessica Dunn is a multimedia artist and musician based in Indianapolis. Her creative practice includes animation, painting, sound design, and interactive installations. In recent years, Jessica has gained notoriety for her work in music, creating experimental electronic soundscapes under the name Eeeka. Along with Michael Moskaliuk, she’s also part of the minimal synth-pop duo Gümmi.c4416970-52b3-11f0-b9b4-7bd82cf51868full00:20:36Wed, 25 Jun 2025 13:33:00 -0400For over 50 years, the Indiana Fiddlers’ Gathering has attracted old-time music fans to Battle Ground, Indiana, for a weekend of concerts, workshops, and jam sessions. Listen to interviews with musicians and organizers connected to the festival, including Dave Samuelson, Cliff Harrison, and fiddle player Stephanie Coleman.5a9c6270-4e12-11f0-b4cd-019c31e0e6f8full00:44:38Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:07:00 -0400This June, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will premiere a new work from the Indianapolis composer, vocalist and musician Hanna Benn titled "A Through Line." Listen to an interview with Hanna Benn, along with ISO’s principal oboe Jennifer Christen and principal bassoon Ivy Ringel.43e03190-47b4-11f0-8fce-651d466a78b6full00:10:52Wed, 11 Jun 2025 13:39:00 -0400Listen to a 2017 interview WFYI’s Kyle Long recorded with Brian Wilson, the visionary composer and producer behind the Beach Boys. He died on June 11 at the age of 82.63cba3f0-47b3-11f0-a30a-850848214ae6full00:06:12Wed, 11 Jun 2025 13:32:00 -0400Listen to an interview with Fort Wayne, Indiana-based musician, composer, arranger, and producer Nitish Kulkarni. His latest album Indigo, blends traditional Indian music with contemporary electronic sounds.d3d25ab0-4494-11f0-9b08-b38d56fa9e61full00:40:38Wed, 04 Jun 2025 14:13:00 -0400Listen to an interview with the acclaimed Gary, Indiana composer and electronic music producer Jlin. Her music has been praised by Pitchfork, NPR, Vogue, Rolling Stone, and The New York Times, and she has collaborated with artists including Björk and Philip Glass.3f760830-3d78-11f0-aef0-71c6de7a8d97full00:35:10Wed, 28 May 2025 13:04:00 -0400Listen to an interview with the musician and activist Taylor Hall. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so Hall chose the month of May to release her latest collection of songs, Cheaper Than Therapy. Also hear a conversation with Jenny Boyts, CEO of Forty5, a locally owned Indianapolis production company specializing in live music events.9e1894b0-3743-11f0-b46b-6fd46e5cfef2full00:49:50Wed, 21 May 2025 15:32:00 -0400Celebrate Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month with music from musicians and composers connected to Indiana. Listen to pop, folk, electronic, classical, hip-hop, and psychedelic rock music featuring Indiana musicians representing Afghanistan, Vietnam, China, India, Myanmar and more.d8e4c0b0-311f-11f0-b333-572c2ec5e205full00:17:51Wed, 14 May 2025 20:01:00 -0400Listen to an interview with historian Nicole Martinez-LeGrand, director of a new documentary titled Beyond el Barrio. Also, hear an interview with musician Rick Espinoza. He grew up in El Barrio during the 1960s and performed Mexican music with the Indianapolis band Los Latinos.2b0da470-2c75-11f0-9091-19e03a9944b1full00:48:13Wed, 07 May 2025 21:28:00 -0400Listen to an interview with legendary jazz saxophonist and composer Gary Bartz. A two-time Grammy Award winner, Bartz was recently named an NEA Jazz Master by the National Endowment for the Arts.021cfa10-26c2-11f0-8e26-c9e670e13524full00:17:44Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:23:00 -0400Listen to an interview with the percussionist, composer and technologist Deantoni Parks, known for his genre-blending approach and boundary-pushing performances. Parks has collaborated with an extraordinary group of musicians, including Flying Lotus, Thundercat, Andre 3000, Mars Volta, Meshell Ndegeocello, John Cale, Sade and more.943827e0-26c1-11f0-b047-4d5ffa58b3c3full00:35:29Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:21:00 -0400Listen to an interview about Kate Lamont’s latest project, a remastered reissue of her self-titled 2013 album, which is produced by prolific Indianapolis drummer Devon Ashley. Also, listen to a new episode of Finding Etheridge with Mat Davis. His guest is Indianapolis poet, artist and dancer Mijiza Holiday.e7046870-2063-11f0-a6ed-1fece0614fa0full00:48:49Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:55:00 -0400Listen to an interview with Todd Rundgren, a pioneering musician, songwriter, and producer known for his eclectic style and innovative approach to technology in music. Also, hear an interview with Nnenna Freelon, a prolific jazz vocalist, whose career spans over three decades. Both artists have performances in Indianapolis on April 18, 2025.b6d02100-1bd4-11f0-aaad-c7f24432e274full00:45:19Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:40:00 -0400Listen to an interview with Indianapolis-based saxophonist, bandleader, composer, and educator Sean Imboden. He’s the director of the Sean Imboden Large Ensemble, a 17-piece modern jazz big band, issuing their debut recording this month.3bb10620-165b-11f0-83b7-9f53e8254ec8full00:35:13Wed, 09 Apr 2025 18:27:00 -0400Listen to a conversation with the vocalist and actor Micky Dolenz, best known for his work with The Monkees. Also hear an interview with jazz guitarist Charlie Ballantine, who has built an impressive discography of releases, featuring a unique mix of indie music, Americana and straight jazz.6bb65d60-1010-11f0-a8b9-8d639581a7c2full00:37:51Wed, 02 Apr 2025 18:18:00 -0400Explore a new album from the Steve Allee Big Band, titled Naptown Sound. The project pays tribute to the musicians, teachers, mentors, history, and places that contributed to the development of the Naptown sound.b717a780-0a89-11f0-b8ed-818ea50e7420full00:34:47Wed, 26 Mar 2025 17:30:00 -0400Listen to an interview with the critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega. Vega is known for her poetic lyrics and distinctive voice. She helped to pioneer the acoustic folk movement of the 1980s. She will be issuing her 10th album, “Flying With Angels” this May.0ac46720-050d-11f0-b200-fbb15653e4f8full00:22:24Wed, 19 Mar 2025 17:55:00 -0400Listen to a 2022 conversation with David Andrichick, owner of the Chatterbox, an important jazz club in Downtown Indianapolis. The Chatterbox made national news this week when a video depicting a dispute between the club’s bartender and a Trump supporter went viral online. But many news reports and social media posts about the incident left out crucial context about the club’s history. Here in Indiana, the Chatterbox is known for celebrating the rich jazz history of Indianapolis and embracing a diverse community of patrons.31098ef0-0509-11f0-984d-a943c32fc75afull00:56:34Wed, 19 Mar 2025 17:27:00 -0400Listen to an interview with Tarriona “Tank” Ball of Tank and The Bangas. They won their first Grammy when their 2024 album The Heart, The Mind The Soul took home the award for Best Spoken Poetry Word album.49e2dee0-00f6-11f0-8c7b-e94e1cc12a59full00:17:53Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:37:00 -0400Hear an interview with rapper Sirius Blvck and hip-hop producer Scott Matelic. The duo issued their debut collaborative album, Daily Rituals of the Wild Heart.73ff7800-00f2-11f0-b3f3-ad294dfa915dfull00:19:24Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:35:00 -0400Listen to an interview with the vocalist and actor Akili Ni Mali, one of four featured artists at Art & Soul, the Indy Arts Council’s annual celebration of Black artists in Central Indiana. Plus, hear a 2023 interview with neo soul vocalist Brandon Lott. Brandon is also a featured artist at Art & Soul 2025.5386e490-fa9f-11ef-af1b-eb6935ddd440full00:40:10Wed, 05 Mar 2025 10:24:00 -0500Listen to an interview with members of Sweet Poison Victim, an Indianapolis band known for their unique blend of West African music and rock and roll. The band also explores Latin American and Caribbean sounds, a reflection of the diverse backgrounds of the group’s members.5743a750-f5ed-11ef-b3c3-f92df3cd4ba2full00:31:53Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0500Listen to an interview with the legendary producer and bassist Don Was. Throughout his life, Was has looked to the culture of his hometown, Detroit, as a reference point and source of inspiration for his work. This is evident in his latest project, the Pan Detroit Ensemble, a group of veteran Detroit jazz and R&B musicians.c58babc0-eee3-11ef-af37-7357e691f0ddfullfalse00:38:35Wed, 19 Feb 2025 12:04:00 -0500Listen to an interview with John Lodge, bassist, songwriter, and vocalist for The Moody Blues. for over five decades. In 2018 the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Also, hear a conversation with the singer-songwriter, pianist, and disability activist Lachi.82117990-ea4a-11ef-b641-fb1f947d8cabfullfalse00:48:01Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:37:00 -0500Listen to an interview with Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Anthony Davis. The New York Times has called Davis one of the “greatest living composers.” He’ll appear at the University of Indianapolis for a series of free events on February 10 and 11.2b712e50-e4e5-11ef-aeaf-15124a94ae2afullfalse00:41:57Wed, 05 Feb 2025 18:49:00 -0500The legendary Indianapolis jazz club The Jazz Kitchen recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. Listen to an oral history of the club with its founder David Allee. Allee is also a trumpet player and has performed with groups including the Jimmy Coe Big Band and Pavel & Direct Contact.74241190-de9a-11ef-8ba8-5517c670e949fullfalse00:49:49Wed, 29 Jan 2025 18:39:00 -0500Let’s celebrate, “Hi, How Are You Day”, an annual event honoring the late singer-songwriter Daniel Johnston. Joyful Noise Recordings will be hosting a special “Hi, How Are You Day” event in Indianapolis on January 24, featuring an exhibition of Daniel Johnston’s visual artwork. The exhibit was curated by Johnston’s friend and former road manager Don Goede.e6eb21e0-d9b1-11ef-957b-d771457a4dd7fullfalse00:37:16Wed, 22 Jan 2025 12:44:00 -0500Listen to a conversation with pianist Elham Fanoos of the Fanoos Ensemble, a unique family group that blends the folk and popular music of Afghanistan with Western classical instrumentation. Also hear from Lindsay Littrell, the creative force behind LITTRELL, an Indianapolis-based music duo formed with Garrett Langebartels.fc998e70-d366-11ef-a678-b326c664d1c2fullfalse00:45:15Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:33:00 -0500Listen to a conversation with Wynton Marsalis, a world-renowned trumpet player, composer, and educator whose artistry and influence span the worlds of jazz and classical music. Also, hear an interview with the acclaimed Indianapolis jazz saxophonist Rob Dixon about his upcoming tribute to jazz legend John Coltrane “A Love Supreme: 60th Anniversary Tribute”.932da590-cece-11ef-bee0-21bff4804391fullfalse00:48:12Wed, 08 Jan 2025 16:12:00 -0500Listen to 2024 conversations with Carlos Santana, Omar Apollo, Babyface, Lakecia Benjamin, Zakir Hussain, Indianapolis jazz legend Phil Ranelin, Indiana reggae pioneers Reggaenomix, and David McDonald, author of the book “My Voice is my Weapon: Music, Nationalism, and the Poetics of Palestinian Resistance”.d1413490-cb8c-11ef-a27d-e31c4cd25e70fullfalse00:56:25Wed, 01 Jan 2025 12:43:00 -0500Karl Hofstetter grew up hating Christmas music. But through his label Joyful Noise Recordings, he’s produced a fascinating archive of experimental holiday music. Listen to selections featuring Jad Fair, Deerhoof, Sound of Ceres, Dale Crover (Melvins), Kishi Bashi, Danielson, Sedcairn Archives, WHY?, David Yow (Jesus Lizard) Thor Harris, and more.68d9be60-c4cb-11ef-a5fd-9d751131c2acfullfalse00:30:35Wed, 25 Dec 2024 22:22:00 -0500Listen to an interview with the poet, activist, and educator Nikki Giovanni, who passed away recently. We’ll also explore music from the Indiana musicians featured among the year’s best, including Jlin, Omar Apollo, Justin Hicks of the HawtPlates, and Freddie Gibbs.6b0d33d0-bd9c-11ef-a33f-7b710f0123a6fullfalse00:31:40Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:59:00 -0500Hear the final episode in our two-part series celebrating the life and music of Barbara Dane, a legendary, folk, blues, and jazz singer who used her voice to advocate for social justice and civil rights. On this edition, we’ll discuss Dane’s work with Paredon and her connection to Bob Dylan.09e6f5d0-b806-11ef-96d8-b7a7d2513323fullfalse00:36:46Wed, 11 Dec 2024 16:21:00 -0500Hear the first episode in our two-part series celebrating the life and music of Barbara Dane, a legendary, folk, blues, and jazz singer who used her voice to advocate for social justice and civil rights.b10c9180-b348-11ef-ab78-fdc244d70c1bfullfalse00:36:43Wed, 04 Dec 2024 15:35:00 -0500Listen to a special episode celebrating National Native American Heritage Month. Learn how Native American musicians are reinventing traditional culture in the 21st Century, featuring interviews with Medicine Singers and Supaman.40ba63a0-ac32-11ef-bddf-bd66ce2b2371fullfalse00:43:30Tue, 26 Nov 2024 15:07:00 -0500Fort Wayne’s Troy Shondell was one of Indiana’s first rock and roll stars. He’s best remembered for his 1961 single “This Time”. That song went to number 6 on the Billboard chart and sold over 3 million copies. Join us to hear rare recordings from Troy Shondell.02061e60-a7b2-11ef-bc30-11e1e72b626afullfalse00:18:38Wed, 20 Nov 2024 21:39:00 -0500A new album from the Logansport Indiana rapper Id Obelus celebrates the legacy of Zerfas. The project is titled “Safrez”, it includes samples from the 1973 Zerfas LP, along with rhymes inspired by Zerfas’ lyrics. Also, hear a 2015 conversation with the late Moe Whittemore, he recorded and released Zerfas’ 1973 album from his 700 West studio in New Palestine, Indiana.731d55b0-a2dd-11ef-a9d0-794112109572fullfalse00:44:01Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:07:00 -0500Listen to an interview with the prolific rock and roll drummer, and former Bloomington, Indiana resident Kenny Aronoff.56136740-9d28-11ef-ac24-fb3980a425d9fullfalse00:25:34Wed, 06 Nov 2024 11:43:00 -0500Listen to an interview with the legendary vocalist Dionne Warwick. She’ll be performing in Central Indiana later this month.3bee8520-9d27-11ef-9fc7-01ef8de50350fullfalse00:22:14Wed, 06 Nov 2024 11:41:00 -0500Listen to words and music with the tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain, one of the most celebrated performers in the history of Indian classical music. Hussain will perform at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel on November 1 with the santoor player Rahul Sharma.cfc19eb0-97ab-11ef-88e9-dda774834de5fullfalse00:31:20Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:14:00 -0400Enjoy a special Halloween episode of Cultural Manifesto. Hear an interview with Yung Rev, an Indianapolis-based musician and entrepreneur. Plus an hour of truly terrifying music from Hoosier history.face3fd0-9256-11ef-b143-6b5493c945c3fullfalse00:50:32Wed, 23 Oct 2024 18:24:00 -0400Listen to an interview with the Indianapolis musician Inga McDaniel. A new anthology of her music, titled “Double Mug”, was recently issued by the Indiana-based label Ulyssa.d1167870-8c1a-11ef-85a1-ffb9082b26fdfullfalse00:36:47Wed, 16 Oct 2024 19:59:00 -0400Hear a conversation with NPR music contributors Ann Powers and Alison Fensterstock. They’ll discuss the new book “How Women Made Music: A Revolutionary History from NPR Music.”7cd93660-8c1a-11ef-a972-070a8a01d398fullfalse00:14:49Wed, 16 Oct 2024 19:57:00 -0400Listen to a special pledge drive episode featuring 2024 show highlights selected by host Kyle Long.68beac40-8717-11ef-8de7-a916947f0c09fullfalse00:54:55Wed, 09 Oct 2024 10:51:00 -0400Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with rare recordings from composer Juan Orrego-Salas. He was born in Santiago, Chile in 1919 and moved to Bloomington, Indiana in 1961 to direct Indiana University’s Latin American Music Center.40e17800-81ca-11ef-be85-a316c849ed33fullfalse00:14:20Wed, 02 Oct 2024 16:57:00 -0400Listen to an interview with the Indianapolis rock band Wishy. Their debut album Triple Seven has been praised in publications including Pitchfork and The Guardian. Also, hear a tribute to the Indianapolis rockabilly pioneer Ronnie Haig who passed away recently.79d058a0-7ba2-11ef-a1f4-db311fbc0518fullfalse00:31:44Wed, 25 Sep 2024 20:58:00 -0400Listen to an interview with jazz saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin about her breakout year in 2024. She will be performing at this year’s Indy Jazz Fest.5ade97a0-7698-11ef-bc4e-6383ad46222efullfalse00:07:40Wed, 18 Sep 2024 11:02:00 -0400Listen to an interview with rock and roll legend Felix Cavaliere of The Rascals, considered one of the defining American rock bands of the 1960s.85c61e10-7697-11ef-b635-8969d148a4abfullfalse00:26:05Wed, 18 Sep 2024 10:55:00 -0400Listen to an interview with the New York-based musician John Roseboro. He describes his music as “post bossa,” a unique blend of American indie rock and Brazilian bossa nova.3f030700-708b-11ef-bc91-c732bd831190fullfalse00:18:21Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:12:00 -0400Hear Carl Broemel discuss his roots in the Indianapolis music scene. He started his career as a choir boy at Indianapolis’ Christ Church Cathedral, today he travels the world as a guitarist with My Morning Jacket.97be7a30-708a-11ef-8ba5-d515f7add4b6fullfalse00:15:17Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:08:00 -0400Listen to an interview with photographer Jacob Moran. He’ll discuss “Visual Aural,” a book and mixtape documenting the Indianapolis rap music scene.7a234e60-6af2-11ef-be56-c9e8e04d953ffullfalse00:42:49Wed, 04 Sep 2024 15:17:00 -0400Listen to an interview with the Indianapolis-based poet and filmmaker Too Black. He’ll discuss his new book, “Laundering Black Rage: The Washing of Black Death, People, Property, and Profits”, co-written with Dr. Rasul Mowatt.839d3b90-657a-11ef-baa0-ef4318af7d84fullfalse00:46:51Wed, 28 Aug 2024 16:10:00 -0400Listen to a preview of this year’s edition of Chreece, an all-day hip-hop festival happening in the Fountain Square neighborhood of Indianapolis.e2c21b20-5ff7-11ef-bf5c-45933dc1f269fullfalse00:47:47Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:58:00 -0400Listen to a special podcast edition of Cultural Manifesto, featuring an unedited conversation with Oreo Jones, Jay Brookinz, and Jane Kim — the organizers of Chreece.5c7498f0-5f11-11ef-bfe1-054b074aac33fullfalse00:51:44Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:24:00 -0400Listen to an interview with the Hobart, Indiana pop star Omar Apollo. He will discuss his new album “God Said No”, his memories of growing up in northwest Indiana, and his upcoming concert in Indianapolis.5110d610-5b24-11ef-b280-df809428c1c7fullfalse00:38:27Wed, 14 Aug 2024 12:26:00 -0400Listen to an interview with the Bloomington-based jazz keyboardist, bandleader, and author Monika Herzig. She’ll discuss the latest album from her band Sheroes, titled “All In Good Time”.b8683ac0-55d3-11ef-a4cb-95b24ebcd790fullfalse00:31:37Tue, 06 Aug 2024 18:14:00 -0400Listen to an interview with the composer and multi-instrumentalist Leon Todd Johnson. He creates classically inspired ambient music under the name Airport People.a8357ca0-4f7a-11ef-b1d0-c77a505bcdfbfullfalse00:31:06Wed, 31 Jul 2024 16:21:00 -0400Listen to the Vocalion Record Company’s historic Indianapolis recordings of early stars discovered here in 1928.20d4d1f0-4a01-11ef-8027-23d460ac3ce3fullfalse00:20:32Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:09:00 -0400Listen to an interview with jazz bassist and educator Bethany Robinson. Also hear a selection of notable new Hoosier music releases from artists including Airport People, Los Aptos, Hanna Benn, Jordan Munson, Jlin and more.b622c060-4542-11ef-a927-4bb4e8a6af50fullfalse00:31:25Wed, 17 Jul 2024 16:15:00 -0400Hear an interview with the Indianapolis rock band The Last IV. The group features a quartet of local music luminaries who’ve made significant contributions to punk, hip-hop, and indie rock music in Indiana.d45ea350-3f11-11ef-be81-21043114ac64fullfalse00:20:13Wed, 10 Jul 2024 19:11:00 -0400Listen to an interview with The HawtPlates, a musical ensemble co-founded by the Lafayette, Indiana siblings Justin and Jade Hicks. They have worked extensively with Meshell Ndegeocello and contributed to her Grammy-winning 2023 album "The Omnichord Real Book”.3a55a530-3f11-11ef-9824-77cfa5a5f45efullfalse00:16:51Wed, 10 Jul 2024 19:07:00 -0400Beach Boys vocalist and co-founder Mike Love will share his thoughts on the band’s legacy, and discuss The Four Freshmen, an Indianapolis vocal group that deeply influenced The Beach Boys’ sound.921621c0-3966-11ef-a3e2-95833e3f27b9fullfalse00:36:04Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:02:00 -0400Celebrate Pride month by exploring the work of historically significant Indiana LGBTQ+ musicians. Listen to interviews with Lē Weaver of Software, and writer Tyler Alpern, author of a biography of the Indiana songwriter Bruz Fletcher.c987c060-33f7-11ef-9018-79979700c123fullfalse00:43:50Wed, 26 Jun 2024 16:07:00 -0400Listen to interviews with the Indianapolis vocalist Bayem, and keyboardist Simon Marvin of the Austrailian jazz-funk band, Hiatus Kaiyote.615cb130-2f5a-11ef-b67a-07d21c3945dcfullfalse00:39:59Wed, 19 Jun 2024 19:10:00 -0400Listen to a conversation with Dave Samuelson, a record producer, writer, radio host, and country music historian based in Battle Ground, Indiana.2423f340-29d1-11ef-b8a2-e1938c3ba8e7fullfalse00:45:01Wed, 12 Jun 2024 18:03:00 -0400Explore the history of Palestinian protest music with the Bloomington-based Palestinian music researcher David McDonald, an associate professor of Folklore and Ethnomusicology at Indiana University.79829d40-243c-11ef-8634-59fd62b20f75fullfalse00:45:35Wed, 05 Jun 2024 15:38:00 -0400Listen to an interview with the rock and roll legend Carlos Santana discussing the influence of the Indianapolis jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery on his work. We'll also hear the first edition of a new series on Cultural Manifesto exploring the music history of Lafayette, Indiana.da0f0dd0-1eb4-11ef-9be7-4d8fad743446fullfalse00:45:25Wed, 29 May 2024 14:44:00 -0400Explore rare and unreleased music of Bill Wilson, a legendary Central Indiana songwriter who died in 1993 at the age of 46.9bf7c740-19e7-11ef-be88-3b8596b570f0fullfalse00:16:51Wed, 22 May 2024 12:05:00 -0400Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with music from Asian musicians and composers connected to the Hoosier state.d351bdb0-139b-11ef-994d-4b1d7382dcbafullfalse00:26:03Thu, 16 May 2024 11:48:00 -0400Listen to an interview with the legendary jazz pianist Bob James and a rare lost recording of James’ 1962 performance at Notre Dame’s Collegiate Jazz Festival in South Bend.02ba4410-0e1e-11ef-bc70-4da0efd067f1fullfalse00:35:05Thu, 09 May 2024 12:05:00 -0400Listen to a discussion on the past, present, and future of Indianapolis R&B. Featured guests will include Damon Karl, 4Cast, and Sid Johnson of M.E.C.A.P. Music.654b9640-08a0-11ef-8253-bddd4e99df1ffullfalse00:44:54Thu, 02 May 2024 12:16:00 -0400Listen to interviews with Indianapolis jazz guitarist Charlie Ballantine and the children’s music duo 123 Andrés.3366e110-0264-11ef-80da-4ba964161f83fullfalse00:41:55Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:56:00 -0400Listen to a 2020 interview with Indianapolis guitarist and bandleader Mike Woods along with rare and unreleased music from Soul Relation and Style. Woods passed away recently at the age of 67.e08ae9b0-fd9f-11ee-a349-3996a3437297fullfalse00:40:17Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:21:00 -0400Listen to the top 10 most valuable Indiana LPs and 45 RPM singles of all time and interviews with the musicians and record labels behind the music.b0e328b0-f74d-11ee-a211-d93c62d10fb8fullfalse00:29:42Wed, 10 Apr 2024 11:18:00 -0400Listen to an interview with John Williamson and Eric Deines, founders of Indiana-based record label Ulyssa. Ulyssa is dedicated to discovering and celebrating the vast trove of unheard music on Spotify.2b4f7710-f1d1-11ee-b266-abc20d43b899fullfalse00:48:20Wed, 03 Apr 2024 11:44:00 -0400Listen to an interview with the classical music pianist Joshua Thompson, creative partner-in-residence with the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, about his upcoming concert with the ICO titled "Black Keys: The Evolution of the Black Classical Arts”.49754210-ec5f-11ee-a218-0df973ef020afullfalse00:48:40Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:26:00 -0400Listen to an interview with the Indianapolis jazz saxophonist Rob Dixon. He’ll discuss Salon Noir, a public conversation focused on the jazz history of Indiana Avenue as it relates to the present and future state of Black creative production in Indiana.58f1b060-e719-11ee-8216-9105dfdb7a64fullfalse00:49:59Wed, 20 Mar 2024 20:22:00 -0400Celebrate Women’s History Month by learning about the women pioneers of Hoosier music, including: Vivian Carter, Dena El Saffar, Mary Byrne, Priscilla Mclean, Margaret Hills and Anna Mae Winburn.d5e2b320-e17c-11ee-877b-e5ecdd6617ebfullfalse00:46:47Wed, 13 Mar 2024 17:00:00 -0400Listen to an interview with Indianapolis jazz musicians Rob Dixon and Richard “Sleepy” Floyd about their new project, From the 317, which seeks to document and export the Indianapolis sound. Guest musicians include Rusty Redenbacher, Josh Kaufman, Charlie Ballantine, Steve Weakley, Maxie, Foxd’legend and more.64098b80-dbe6-11ee-83b8-dba4156b6574fullfalse00:31:47Wed, 06 Mar 2024 13:20:00 -0500The Texas politician and author Beto O’Rourke joins Karla López Owens to discuss his book “We’ve Got to Try: How the Fight for Voting Rights Makes Everything Else Possible”. Beto also shared how punk rock music influenced his work in politics.c2905ab0-d690-11ee-ba1d-d5d1c049f9cefullfalse00:28:20Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:24:00 -0500Listen to an interview with Breezey Fox and Krista Hoose of the Indianapolis-based country music band The Indy Annies. Then on Rebel Music with Karla López Owens, Texas politician and author Beto O’Rourke shares how punk music informs his politics.ee2c77d0-d679-11ee-8cda-5d5b90541476fullfalse00:45:55Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:41:00 -0500Explore Gary, Indiana music legend Donald Kinsey’s connection to Bob Marley. Listen to an interview with indy jazz trombonist, Andrew Danforth. Catch up with Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds who was back in town recently to support music education at Indianapolis Public Schools.fd310660-d0d3-11ee-b715-c777178610b9fullfalse00:35:25Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:11:00 -0500Listen to an interview with the Indianapolis composer, performer, and multimedia artist Jordan Munson about his new album, Heartless Fools. The music was recorded at Greenhouse Studios in Reykjavík, Iceland, and features contributions from Indianapolis musicians including Hanna Benn, and Charlie Ballantine. Also, music journalist Katherine Yeske Taylor will discuss her new book, She’s a Badass: Women in Rock Shaping Feminism.219ead80-cbab-11ee-9bb9-b7eb85cd9ac9fullfalse00:45:42Wed, 14 Feb 2024 21:35:00 -0500Join the legendary Indianapolis jazz trombonist Phil Ranelin at the Chatterbox for his first gig after suffering from a debilitating stroke in 2021. Plus, an interview with Indiana reggae music pioneers from Reggaenomix, reunited for the first time in over 25 years.5e213420-c6f4-11ee-be3c-1bc347af6d72fullfalse00:44:25Wed, 07 Feb 2024 21:37:00 -0500Listen to an interview with NPR’s Ari Shapiro about his cabaret act Och & Oy!, a collaboration with the Scottish actor Alan Cumming. We’ll also discuss the life and music of the Indiana songwriter Bruz Fletcher, a pioneer of LGBTQ+ music during the 1930s.16d69860-c135-11ee-9342-fff0d124223efullfalse00:47:42Wed, 31 Jan 2024 14:05:00 -0500An interview with jazz saxophonist, bandleader, and composer Branford Marsalis. And playwright Cheryl L. West and actor Maiesha McQueen discuss the Indiana Repertory Theatre’s production of “Fannie: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer.”b21d10b0-bbea-11ee-86d6-dfc72a35d232fullfalse00:54:39Wed, 24 Jan 2024 20:30:00 -0500 Branford Marsalis grew up immersed in music in Louisiana. Along with his brother Wynton, Branford has played a large role in shaping the style and sound of contemporary jazz. Branford has achieved a level of public notoriety that is rare for jazz musicians. From 1992 to 1995, he worked as bandleader for Jay Leno’s Tonight Show, and throughout the 1980s and ’90s, Branford participated in high profile collaborations with rock and rap musicians including Sting, The Grateful Dead, and Public Enemy. Branford has also worked extensively as a composer, scoring over a dozen films and television programs. Branford Marsalis will make two appearances in Indiana this January.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/branford-marsalishttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/branford-marsalisviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle Long interviews Branford Marsalis, who will make two appearances in Indiana in January 2024.00:17:20Tue, 23 Jan 2024 18:33:00 -0500 This week on Cultural Manifesto, host Kyle Long speaks with Alan Bacon, co-founder and president of the Indianapolis-based arts and culture organization GangGang. We’ll discuss GangGang’s I Made Rock ’N’ Roll Festival. It’s happening May 18th at the American Legion Mall in Indianapolis, honoring the Black roots of rock music and will feature performances by Janelle Monáe, Gary Clark Jr., Robert Randolph Band, Joy Oladokun and more.  We’ll also continue listening to memorable interviews of 2023, including words and music from Lara Downes, Angela Brown, Hanna Benn, Meshell Ndegeocello, Morgan Rae Webster and Parris Ladame. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/ganggangs-i-made-rock-n-roll-festival--best-of-2023--part-2https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/ganggangs-i-made-rock-n-roll-festival--best-of-2023--part-2viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle Long speaks with Alan Bacon, co-founder and president of the Indianapolis-based arts and culture organization GangGang, about their I Made Rock ’N’ Roll Festival. It honors the Black roots of rock music May 18, 2024, and will feature performances by Janelle Monáe, Gary Clark Jr., Robert Randolph Band, Joy Oladokun and more. Plus, more memorable Cultural Manifesto interviews from 2023. 00:44:40Wed, 17 Jan 2024 15:06:00 -0500 Listen back to some of our favorite interviews of 2023. Join us for words and music from Skypp, Aye Marcay, Zakir Hussain, 123 Andrés, La March Nueva, Dwani Phiri, and Kronos Quartet. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/best-of-2023-part-1https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/best-of-2023-part-1viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Listen back to some of our favorite interviews of 2023. Join us for words and music from Skypp, Aye Marcay, Zakir Hussain, 123 Andrés, La March Nueva, Dwani Phiri, and Kronos Quartet.00:44:38Wed, 10 Jan 2024 17:24:00 -0500 NPR has released their best of 2023 music lists. We'll explore the Indiana musicians featured among the year’s best, including Hanna Benn, Omar Apollo, Durand Jones, and The HawtPlates.  We’ll also have another edition of Rebel Music with Karla López Owens. Karla's guest is the Indianapolis-based visual artist Alejandra Carrillo who creates work under the name El Rallonadero. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/hoosier-musicians-on-nprs-best-of-2023--rebel-music-featuring-alejandra-carrillohttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/hoosier-musicians-on-nprs-best-of-2023--rebel-music-featuring-alejandra-carrilloviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)NPR has released its best of 2023 music lists. We'll explore the Indiana musicians featured among the year’s best, including Hanna Benn, Omar Apollo, Durand Jones, and The HawtPlates. Plus, on Rebel Music with Karla López Owens, hear from Indianapolis-based visual artist Alejandra Carrillo, who creates work under the name El Rallonadero.00:34:14Wed, 03 Jan 2024 13:51:00 -0500 Rebel Music with Karla López Owens is an ongoing series on Cultural Manifesto exploring the relationship between music and activism. On this episode, Karla’s guest is Alejandra Carrillo, a chicana activist, artist and art educator. She creates art under the name “El Rallonadero,” which translates to “the scribbler.” Her work has been featured in many prominent spaces - including the Eiteljorg and the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields. In the Fall of 2023, Alejandra completed a mural for the Mexican Consulate in Indiana. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/rebel-music-with-alejandra-carrillohttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/rebel-music-with-alejandra-carrilloviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Karla Lopez Owens talks with Alejandra Carrillo, a chicana activist, artist and art educator. She creates art under the pen name “El Rallonadero,” which translates to “the scribbler.” Her work has been featured in many prominent spaces - including the Eiteljorg and the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields. In the Fall of 2023, Alejandra completed a mural for the Mexican Consulate in Indiana.00:20:14Wed, 03 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Listen to an interview with the Indianapolis-based jazz pianist Christopher Pitts. Pitts will share tracks from “Be Free,” his debut album as a leader. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/christopher-pitts-trios-be-freehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/christopher-pitts-trios-be-freeviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Listen to an interview with the Indianapolis-based jazz pianist Christopher Pitts. Pitts will share tracks from “Be Free,” his debut album as a leader. 00:29:08Wed, 27 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 This week on Cultural Manifesto listen to an interview with the Chicago-based musician and storyteller Shanta Nurullah. During a college trip to India in 1969 she discovered the sitar. Nurullah has spent the last 50 years exploring the instrument in her jazz and blues compositions. The Indiana jazz pianist and civil rights activist Rev. Dr. Marvin Chandler passed away earlier this year. Listen back to Kyle Long’s 2020 interview with Chandler, and hear Indianapolis Deputy Mayor Judith Thomas share her memories of Chandler. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/shanta-nurullah-the-sister-with-the-sitarhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/shanta-nurullah-the-sister-with-the-sitarviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Hear an interview with the Chicago-based musician and storyteller Shanta Nurullah. And listen back to Kyle Long’s 2020 interview with the Indiana jazz pianist and civil rights activist, Rev. Dr. Marvin Chandler, who passed away earlier this year. Indianapolis Deputy Mayor Judith Thomas will also share her memories of Chandler.00:42:40Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Vibraphonist Mitchell Shiner discusses his album "Latkes con Salsa: A Latin Jazz Hanukkah." And the Indianapolis rapper and producer Jaye B shares music from his recent albums “X” and “The Bachelor.” https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/mitchell-shiners-latin-jazz-hanukkah--jaye-bhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/mitchell-shiners-latin-jazz-hanukkah--jaye-bviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Vibraphonist Mitchell Shiner discusses his album "Latkes con Salsa: A Latin Jazz Hanukkah." And the Indianapolis rapper and producer Jaye B shares music from his recent albums “X” and “The Bachelor.”00:36:10Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 This week on Cultural Manifesto explore holiday-themed releases from Wife Patrol and Isaiah J. Thompson. The Indianapolis-based rock band Wife Patrol gained national attention for their 2020 LP “Too Prickly For This World.” Afropunk praised Wife Patrol for their "indelible hooks and defiant verses,” and Bandcamp described the group’s sound as “catchy alt rock with streaks of punk, new wave, and metal.” Wife Patrol will discuss their latest single “Christmas ’96.” 2023 was a landmark year for pianist Isaiah J. Thompson. Earlier this year, Thompson won the American Pianists Association 2023 Award for Jazz and the Cole Porter Fellowship. Thomspon will join host Kyle Long to talk about his new album “Guaraldi Holiday,” a tribute to the music of Vince Guaraldi, who scored the classic Peanuts’ holiday specials of the 1960s. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/new-holiday-music-from-wife-patrol-and-isaiah-j-thompsonhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/new-holiday-music-from-wife-patrol-and-isaiah-j-thompsonviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Cultural Manifesto hear about Indianapolis-based rock band Wife Patrol's latest single “Christmas ’96.” And Isaiah J. Thompson discusses his new album “Guaraldi Holiday,” 00:32:38Sun, 03 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 This week on Cultural Manifesto listen to an interview with the Indianapolis R&B artist Brandon Lott. He’ll share music from his latest release, “Aquadream.” We’ll also have a live session from La Marca Nueva, a young Indianapolis band that specializes in regional Mexican music styles, including sierreno and corridos tumbados. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/brandon-lott--la-marca-nuevahttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/brandon-lott--la-marca-nuevaviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)An interview with the Indianapolis R&B artist Brandon Lott, with music from his latest release, “Aquadream.” And a live session from La Marca Nueva, a young Indianapolis band that specializes in regional Mexican music styles, including sierreno and corridos tumbados.00:36:14Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 This week on Cultural Manifesto we’ll celebrate Native American Heritage Month with Daryl Black Eagle Jamieson, co-founder of the experimental pow wow music group Medicine Singers. Their debut album was issued last year by Indianapolis’ Joyful Noise Recording. We’ll also have another edition of Rebel Music with Karla Lopez-Owens, an ongoing series exploring the relationship between music and activism. Karla’s guest will be Carolina Castoreno. Carolina’s work is centered around the preservation of Native identity and decolonization efforts.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/medicine-singers--rebel-music-with-carolina-castorenohttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/medicine-singers--rebel-music-with-carolina-castorenoviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Celebrating Native American Heritage Month with Daryl Black Eagle Jamieson, co-founder of the experimental pow wow music group Medicine Singers. And another edition of Rebel Music with Karla Lopez-Owens, with guest Carolina Castoreno.00:41:56Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 On this edition of Rebel Music, host Karla López Owens talks with activist, writer, and community organizer Carolina Castoreno. Carolina identifies as both American Indian and Mexican Indian, She’s a citizen of the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas, and a descendant of the Mescalero Apache, and Yaqui tribes. Carolina has served as executive director of the American Indian Center of Indiana. Her work is centered around the preservation of Native identity, decolonization efforts, and education for Indigenous peoples of the Americas. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/rebel-music-with-carolina-castorenohttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/rebel-music-with-carolina-castorenoviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this edition of Rebel Music, host Karla López Owens talks with activist, writer, and community organizer Carolina Castoreno00:18:00Tue, 21 Nov 2023 15:18:00 -0500 This week on Cultural Manifesto listen to an interview with the Grammy-winning musician Meshell Ndegeocello - she’ll be performing at the Palladium on November 18th. Meshell will discuss her connection to Indiana artists - including John Mellencamp, Etheridge Knight, and Hanna Benn. We’ll also explore a lost recording from the Indianapolis jazz musician and composer Steve Allee. In 1983, Steve composed "Centennial Salute: A Musical Tribute To The Indianapolis Museum Of Art”, an orchestral suite featuring over 70 musicians - including members of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and jazz legends of Indiana Avenue. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/meshell-ndegeocello-in-indiana--a-lost-indianapolis-jazz-classic-from-steve-alleehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/meshell-ndegeocello-in-indiana--a-lost-indianapolis-jazz-classic-from-steve-alleeviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Grammy-winning musician Meshell Ndegeocello discusses her connection to Indiana artists - including John Mellencamp, Etheridge Knight, and Hanna Benn. We’ll also explore a 1983 lost recording from the Indianapolis jazz musician and composer Steve Allee that included members of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and jazz legends of Indiana Avenue.00:43:35Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 The Grammy-winning vocalist, bass player and composer Meshell Ndegeocello will perform at the Palladium in central Indiana on November 18. Meshell is known for her eclectic and expansive sonic palette. She's collaborated with artists ranging from Madonna to the Rolling Stones - and her music incorporates elements of hip-hop, jazz, rock, soul, afrobeat, and more. Meshell’s latest album ”The Omnichord Real Book” reflects these diverse influences and brings together a remarkable set of guest collaborators - including the Indianapolis composer and vocalist Hanna Benn.    https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/meshell-ndegeocello-podcast-for-cultural-manifestohttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/meshell-ndegeocello-podcast-for-cultural-manifestoviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)WFYI’s Kyle Long recently spoke with Meshell Ndegeocello. They discussed ”The Omnichord Real Book” and her many connections to Indiana.00:20:35Tue, 14 Nov 2023 11:21:00 -0500 This week on Cultural Manifesto listen to an interview with violinist David Harrington, founder of the groundbreaking Kronos Quartet. They’ve been called the most important new music ensemble in the world — over 1,000 new works and arrangements have been commissioned for the group. Kronos Quartet will bring their 50th anniversary tour to West Lafayette, Indiana’s Loeb Theatre. The Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) returns to Indianapolis this November. Every year, PASIC brings some of the greatest percussionists in the world to Indianapolis for a week of performances and clinics. We’ll celebrate PASIC by listening back to a 2019 interview with the late Elayne Jones, a member of the Percussive Arts Society’s Hall of Fame. Jones was a prominent tympanist who performed with music luminaries including Leopold Stokowski and Duke Ellington. Throughout her career, Jones fought against racial and gender discrimination. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/kronos-quartet--pasic-2023https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/kronos-quartet--pasic-2023viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Cultural Manifesto listen to an interview with violinist David Harrington, founder of the groundbreaking Kronos Quartet.00:48:13Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Kronos Quartet have been called one of the most important new music ensembles in the world — over 1,000 new works and arrangements have been commissioned for the group. WFYI’s Kyle Long recently spoke to the group’s founder David Harrington. They discussed Kronos Quartet’s 50th anniversary, the group's upcoming appearance in West Lafayette, collaborating with Bollywood icon Asha Bhosle, and their latest album "Songs and Symphoniques: The Music of Moondog”. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/kronos-quartet-celebrates-50-years-of-groundbreaking-musical-explorationhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/kronos-quartet-celebrates-50-years-of-groundbreaking-musical-explorationviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)WFYI’s Kyle Long speaks to Kronos Quarter's founder David Harrington. 00:20:47Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Cultural Manifesto listen to an interview with tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain - an icon of Indian classical music. Hussain will share his thoughts on the use of AI in music, winning the Kyoto Prize, and his work with the late Tina Turner. Also, hear a conversation with Judith Thomas, Deputy Mayor of Neighborhood Engagement City of Indianapolis. Thomas is a passionate advocate for arts and culture in Indianapolis and a lifelong jazz fan. She’ll discuss the role of music and art in her work and share some of her favorite Indianapolis jazz recordings. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/zakir-hussain--judith-thomashttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/zakir-hussain--judith-thomasviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Cultural Manifesto listen to an interview with tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain - an icon of Indian classical music.00:44:29Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain is a global icon of Indian classical music. Hussain recently spoke with WFYI’s Kyle Long. They discussed his upcoming concert with Bela Fleck, AI music, working with Tina Turner, and more. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/zakir-hussain-on-ai-music-composing-for-tina-turner-and-morehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/zakir-hussain-on-ai-music-composing-for-tina-turner-and-moreviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain is a global icon of Indian classical music.00:18:56Mon, 30 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Cultural Manifesto we’ll celebrate Halloween with Karl Hofstetter from the Indianapolis label Joyful Noise Recordings. Karl will share tracks from "Joyful Noise Halloween Party, Vol. 1,” a new holiday-themed compilation featuring music from Fred Armisen, Swamp Dogg, Deerhoof, Magic Sword, Danielson and others. We’ll also have a Halloween edition of Rebel Music with Karla Lopez-Owens. Karla’s guest will be the best-selling author Silvia Moreno-Garcia, known for her gothic horror novels. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/joyful-noise-recordings-halloween-party--silvia-moreno-garciahttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/joyful-noise-recordings-halloween-party--silvia-moreno-garciaviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Cultural Manifesto we’ll celebrate Halloween with Karl Hofstetter from the Indianapolis label Joyful Noise Recordings. Karl will share tracks from "Joyful Noise Halloween Party, Vol. 1”, a new holiday-themed compilation featuring music from Fred Armisen, Swamp Dogg, Deerhoof, Magic Sword, Danielson and others. We’ll also have a Halloween edition of Rebel Music with Karla Lopez-Owens. Karla’s guest will be the best-selling author Silvia Moreno-Garcia, known for her gothic horror novels. 00:45:56Wed, 25 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 On this edition of Rebel Music Karla López Owens speaks with the Mexican-Canadian writer Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Silvia has written in many styles – including fantasy, noir, and speculative fiction — but some of her best known works are in the horror genre – including the novels Mexican Gothic and Silver Nitrate. Activism has also been a theme in Silvia’s work,  her 2021 novel Velvet Was the Night is against the backdrop of the 1971 Corpus Christi Massacre in Mexico City - where over 120 protesters were killed. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/rebel-music-wtih-sylvia-moreno-garciahttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/rebel-music-wtih-sylvia-moreno-garciaviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this edition of Rebel Music Karla López Owens speaks with the Mexican-Canadian writer Silvia Moreno-Garcia. 00:17:10Wed, 25 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Cultural Manifesto listen to an interview with Stewart Copeland, best known as the co-founder and drummer of the legendary British rock band The Police. Copeland will bring his “Police Deranged for Orchestra" tour to the Palladium in central Indiana on October 19th. Also, celebrate Halloween with the Indianapolis hip-hop producer Harry Otaku. He’ll share tracks for his horror-themed rap album “It Tape”. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/stewart-copeland--harry-otakuhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/stewart-copeland--harry-otakuviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Cultural Manifesto listen to an interview with Stewart Copeland, best known as the co-founder and drummer of the legendary British rock band The Police. Copeland will bring his “Police Deranged for Orchestra" tour to the Palladium in central Indiana on October 19th. Also, celebrate Halloween with the Indianapolis hip-hop producer Harry Otaku. He’ll share tracks for his horror-themed rap album “It Tape”. 00:39:01Wed, 18 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Stewart Copeland is best known as the co-founder and drummer of The Police - the legendary British rock band sold over 75 million records and won 5 Grammy awards. Copeland is also a prolific composer and arranger. He’s scored over 50 films and composed multiple operas and symphonic works. Copeland’s latest project “Police Deranged for Orchestra" brings both of these worlds together. The album features Copeland’s orchestral arrangements of 10 classic Police tracks. Copeland will bring his “Police Deranged for Orchestra" tour, to the Palladium in Central Indiana, on October 19th. The performance will include three vocalists, and a 28 piece orchestra. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/stewart-copeland-police-deranged-for-orchestrahttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/stewart-copeland-police-deranged-for-orchestraviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Stewart Copeland “Police Deranged for Orchestra" tour00:16:16Fri, 13 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Cultural Manifesto, hear interviews with Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone of the legendary British rock band The Zombies - they'll be performing at the Brown County Music Center on October 19. Along with the Beatles and Rolling Stones, The Zombies were among the first wave of British Invasion bands to hit America during the 1960s. The Zombies were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019, and their music continues to attract new generations of fans. We'll discuss The Zombies' classic 1968 album "Odessey and Oracle" and their latest recording, "Different Game." https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/rod-argent-and-colin-blunstone-of-the-zombieshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/rod-argent-and-colin-blunstone-of-the-zombiesviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Cultural Manifesto, hear interviews with Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone of the legendary British rock band The Zombies - they'll be performing at the Brown County Music Center on October 19. Along with the Beatles and Rolling Stones, The Zombies were among the first wave of British Invasion bands to hit America during the 1960s. The Zombies were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019, and their music continues to attract new generations of fans. We'll discuss The Zombies' classic 1968 album "Odessey and Oracle" and their latest recording, "Different Game."00:41:42Wed, 11 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Cultural Manifesto Kyle Long talks with Bill Medley and Bucky Heard of the legendary R&B duo The Righteous Brothers. They are performing in Central Indiana this week. Medley will share his memories of touring with The Beatles and recording with Phil Spector. Kyle also speaks with the Indianapolis composer/instrument builder Rob Funkhouser and the clarinetist/composer Eric Salazar. They’ll tell us about their collaborative new release, “Study in Place Live.” https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/the-righteous-brothers--rob-funkhouser-and-eric-salazarhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/the-righteous-brothers--rob-funkhouser-and-eric-salazarviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Cultural Manifesto Kyle Long talks with Bill Medley and Bucky Heard of the legendary R&B duo The Righteous Brothers. They are performing in Central Indiana this week. Medley will share his memories of touring with The Beatles and recording with Phil Spector. Kyle also speaks with the Indianapolis composer/instrument builder Rob Funkhouser and the clarinetist/composer Eric Salazar. They’ll tell us about their collaborative new release, “Study in Place Live.”00:49:08Wed, 04 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Last week in Broad Ripple, a mural depicting the late Indianapolis DJ and photojournalist Mpozi Tolbert was painted over. The mural’s erasure provoked widespread outrage in the community. The artist and musician Mike Graves joins Kyle Long to discuss Mpozi’s history in Indianapolis. Graves was a close friend and colleague of Mpozi. In 2016, Graves painted his own mural of Mpozi in Fountain Square in collaboration with artist Justin Cooper. We also look back at Farm Aid 2023 which happened last week in Noblesville, Indiana. The all-day music festival featured performances by iconic American musicians, from Willie Nelson to Neil Young. The event also celebrated the work of Indiana farmers, including Lauren McCalister of Ellettsville and Denise Greer Jamerson of Princeton. Hear their stories this week on Cultural Manifesto. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/mike-graves-on-the-legacy-of-mpozi--farm-aid-2023https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/mike-graves-on-the-legacy-of-mpozi--farm-aid-2023viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)The artist and musician Mike Graves joins Kyle Long to discuss Mpozi Tolbert's history in Indianapolis after a mural depicting the late Indianapolis DJ and photojournalist was painted over in Broad Ripple. We also look back at Farm Aid 2023, which happened last week in Noblesville, Indiana. The all-day music festival featured performances by iconic American musicians, from Willie Nelson to Neil Young, and celebrated the work of Indiana farmers, including Lauren McCalister of Ellettsville and Denise Greer Jamerson of Princeton.00:53:34Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Cultural Manifesto hear a preview of Indy Jazz Fest and Bloomington’s Lotus World and Music Arts Festival. We’ll share interviews with Indy Jazz Fest performers Stanley Clarke and Sheila E. Plus words and music from Lotus Festival artists, including Sonny Singh, RAM, and La Perla. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/indy-jazz-fest-and-lotus-world-music-and-arts-festhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/indy-jazz-fest-and-lotus-world-music-and-arts-festviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Cultural Manifesto hear a preview of Indy Jazz Fest and Bloomington’s Lotus World and Music Arts Festival. We’ll share interviews with Indy Jazz Fest performers Stanley Clarke and Sheila E. Plus words and music from Lotus Festival artists, including Sonny Singh, RAM, and La Perla.00:40:33Wed, 20 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Cultural Manifesto listen to an interview with the 20x Grammy-winning guitarist Pat Metheny — he’ll be performing at this year’s Indy Jazz Fest. Metheny will discuss his connections to Indiana and his long relationship with the music of Wes Montgomery. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/pat-metheny-at-indy-jazz-festhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/pat-metheny-at-indy-jazz-festviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Cultural Manifesto listen to an interview with the 20x Grammy-winning guitarist Pat Metheny — he’ll be performing at this year’s Indy Jazz Fest. Metheny will discuss his connections to Indiana and his long relationship with the music of Wes Montgomery.00:30:08Wed, 13 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Cultural Manifesto listen to an interview with Andrés Salguero and Christina Sanabria of 123 Andrés - a Latin Grammy-winning duo who create bilingual music for children and families. The music of 123 Andrés incorporates rhythms from across North and South America, and features collaborations with legendary Latin music performers including Rubén Blades, and Gilberto Santa Rosa. Also, listen to the latest edition of Rebel Music with Karla López Owens, an ongoing series exploring the relationship between music and activism. Karla’s guest will be the activist and writer Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez. Prisca is the founder of the online platform Latina Rebels, and the author of the 2021 book "For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts: A Love Letter to Women of Color”. Prisca will be giving a free talk at the Madam Walker Legacy Center on September 12, as part of the IUPUI Chancellor’s Diversity Speaker Series. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/123-andrs-and-prisca-dorcas-mojica-rodrguezhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/123-andrs-and-prisca-dorcas-mojica-rodrguezviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Cultural Manifesto listen to an interview with Andrés Salguero and Christina Sanabria of 123 Andrés - a Latin Grammy-winning duo who create bilingual music for children and families. The music of 123 Andrés incorporates rhythms from across North and South America, and features collaborations with legendary Latin music performers including Rubén Blades, and Gilberto Santa Rosa. Also, listen to the latest edition of Rebel Music with Karla López Owens. Her guest is the activist and writer Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez. Prisca is the founder of the online platform Latina Rebels and the author of the 2021 book "For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts: A Love Letter to Women of Color”. 00:46:40Wed, 06 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Listen to the latest edition of Finding Etheridge with Mat Davis, a new series exploring the people and places connected to the Indianapolis poet Etheridge Knight. Mat’s guest is poet Elizabeth Gordon McKim, Etheridge Knight’s partner and companion during the final years of his life. McKim lives in Lynn, Massachusetts. She recently visited Indianapolis for the unveiling of a new Etheridge Knight mural on Massachusetts Avenue. During the 1980s, Knight and McKim lived together on Mass Ave at the Barton Tower housing project. McKim will discuss her connection to Etheridge Knight, and her latest book “Elizabetheridge: A Memoir in Poetry”. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/finding-etheridge--poet-elizabeth-gordon-mckim-part-2https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/finding-etheridge--poet-elizabeth-gordon-mckim-part-2viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Mat Davis interviews poet Elizabeth Gordon McKim. Part 2.00:30:10Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Rebel Music with Karla López Owens is an ongoing series on Cultural Manifesto exploring the relationship between music and activism. On this episode, Karla’s guest is the activist and writer Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez. Prisca is the founder of the online platform Latina Rebels, and the author of the 2021 book "For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts: A Love Letter to Women of Color”. Prisca will be giving a free talk at the Madam Walker Legacy Center on September 12, as part of the IUPUI Chancellor’s Diversity Speaker Series. In this conversation, Prisca discusses some of the life experiences that shaped her writing, and shares music that inspired her along the way." https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/rebel-music-with-karla-lopez-owens--https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/rebel-music-with-karla-lopez-owens--viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this episode, Karla’s guest is the activist and writer Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez00:23:00Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Finding Etheridge explores the people and places connected to the Pulitzer Prize-nominated poet Etheridge Knight. Etheridge Knight died in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1991, but his legacy grows stronger with each passing year On this episode of Finding Etheridge, Mat’s guest will be the poet Elizabeth Gordon McKim, Etheridge Knight’s partner and companion during the final years of his life. McKim lives in Lynn, Massachusetts. She recently visited Indianapolis for the unveiling of a new Etheridge Knight mural on Massachusetts Avenue. During the 1980s, Knight and McKim lived together on Mass Ave at the Barton Tower housing project. McKim will discuss her connection to Etheridge Knight, and her latest book “Elizabetheridge: A Memoir in Poetry”. . https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/finding-etheridge--poet-elizabeth-gordon-mckimhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/finding-etheridge--poet-elizabeth-gordon-mckimviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Mat Davis interviews poet Elizabeth Gordon McKim, Etheridge Knight’s partner and companion during the final years of his life.00:35:48Mon, 04 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Finding Etheridge explores the people and places connected to the Pulitzer Prize-nominated poet Etheridge Knight. Etheridge Knight died in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1991, but his legacy grows stronger with each passing year. On this edition of Finding Etheridge Host Mat Davis, speaks with Hanako Gavia, great-niece to Etheridge Knight. Hanako Gavia is the Assistant Director of Butler University's Center for Citizenship & Community. An Indianapolis resident since childhood, Gavia is very close to her family - including Etheridge Knight's sisters Clyneese Bennett and Janice Knight. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/finding-etheridge-hanoka-gaviahttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/finding-etheridge-hanoka-gaviaviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this edition of Finding Etheridge Host Mat Davis, speaks with Hanako Gavia, great-niece to Etheridge Knight. 00:31:47Sun, 03 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Finding Etheridge explores the people and places connected to the Pulitzer Prize-nominated poet Etheridge Knight. Etheridge Knight died in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1991, but his legacy grows stronger with each passing year. On this edition of Finding Etheridge, Mat Davis talks with Michael L L Collins. Collins is an Indianapolis-based poet, writer and literary critic. Collins was a close friend and protege of Etheridge Knight. Collins was one of the last participants of Knight’s Free Peoples Poetry Workshop, and has written several chapbooks of haiku inspired by Etheridge Knight. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/finding-etheridge-indianapolis-based-poet-michael-l-l-collins-talks-with-mat-davishttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/finding-etheridge-indianapolis-based-poet-michael-l-l-collins-talks-with-mat-davisviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this edition of Finding Etheridge, Mat Davis talks with Michaal L L Collins. Collins is an Indianapolis-based poet, writer and literary critic. Collins was a close friend and protege of Etheridge Knight. 00:35:00Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Cultural Manifesto, Kyle Long talks with the jazz trumpeter and classical music violinist, Justin S. Kinchen. We’ll discuss his EP "Family Reunion: A Tribute to Uncle Funkenstein.” The recording celebrates saxophonist Russell Webster’s 1983 double LP “Uncle Funkenstein,” one of the most revered Indianapolis jazz albums. Kyle also speaks with the legendary Indianapolis concert promoter Steve Sybesma, best known for his work with Sunshine Promotions. Sybesma was a co-founder of the Deer Creek Music Center, and helped to bring some of the biggest stars in music to Indianapolis - including Michael Jackson, Prince, The Rolling Stones, and many others. We’ll discuss Sybesma’s latest project, the All IN Music & Arts Festival, a two-day event happening at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/justin-s-kinchens-uncle-funkenstein-tributehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/justin-s-kinchens-uncle-funkenstein-tributeviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Cultural Manifesto, Kyle Long talks with the jazz trumpeter and classical music violinist Justin S. Kinchen. We’ll discuss his EP "Family Reunion: A Tribute to Uncle Funkenstein.” The recording celebrates saxophonist Russell Webster’s 1983 double LP “Uncle Funkenstein,” one of the most revered Indianapolis jazz albums. Plus, a conversation with the legendary Indianapolis concert promoter Steve Sybesma, best known for his work with Sunshine Promotions and co-founding the Deer Creek Music Center. Hear about his latest project, the All IN Music & Arts Festival, a two-day event happening at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.00:47:13Wed, 30 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Cultural Manifesto listen to an interview with Oreo Jones, Jane Kim, and J. Brookinz — the organizers of Chreece, an all-day hip-hop festival happening in Fountain Square. This year’s Chreece lineup features over 70 local hip-hop artists, along with the influential producer 9th Wonder, known for his work with Jay-Z, Destiny’s Child, Erykah Badu, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and others. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/chreece-2023https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/chreece-2023viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Cultural Manifesto, listen to an interview with Oreo Jones, Jane Kim, and J. Brookinz — the organizers of Chreece, an all-day hip-hop festival happening in Fountain Square. This year’s Chreece lineup features over 70 local hip-hop artists, along with the influential producer 9th Wonder, known for his work with Jay-Z, Destiny’s Child, Erykah Badu, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and others. 00:48:41Wed, 23 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Cultural Manifesto, listen to an hour of words and music from the Bloomington-based guitarist TJ. Jones. He’s worked with several of the most legendary bands/artists in Indiana music - including Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign, Screaming Gypsy Bandits, Caroline Peyton, and the IU Soul Review. Jones’ music career started in Richmond, Indiana as a teenager. During the 1960s, his high school band The Vondells recorded an obscure single titled "Hey Girl You've Changed" for the local Airtown label. The record received no attention at the time of its release - but over the years its became a cult favorite among dancers in the British Northern Soul music scene. Today the Vondells’ original 45 release of "Hey Girl You've Changed" sells for over $3,500. During the 1970s Jones relocated to Bloomington, quickly becoming a fixture in the city's music scene. Jones has recorded and performed with many prominent Bloomington artists, including Bill Wilson, the Ruthie Allen Band, Evolution, and more. Jones continues to make music in Bloomington today - both as a solo artist and with his band The Dynamics. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/tj-joneshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/tj-jonesviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Cultural Manifesto, listen to an hour of words and music from the Bloomington-based guitarist TJ. Jones. He’s worked with several of the most legendary bands/artists in Indiana music - including Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign, Screaming Gypsy Bandits, Caroline Peyton, and the IU Soul Review. Jones continues to make music in Bloomington today - both as a solo artist and with his band, The Dynamics.00:38:35Wed, 16 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Cultural Manifesto listen to an interview with the legendary jazz pianist Bob James. Some music fans know James for writing the theme song to the hit television show Taxi, or through the extensive use of his work in hip-hop sampling — he’s one of the most sampled artists in the history of rap music. But few know that James’ first career breakthrough happened in South Bend, Indiana in 1962. James will also discuss his collaboration with Indianapolis jazz legend Freddie Hubbard, and offer his thoughts on the use of his music in sampling. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/bob-jameshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/bob-jamesviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Cultural Manifesto listen to an interview with the legendary jazz pianist Bob James. Some music fans know James for writing the theme song to the hit television show Taxi, or through the extensive use of his work in hip-hop sampling — he’s one of the most sampled artists in the history of rap music. But few know that James’ first career breakthrough happened in South Bend, Indiana in 1962. James will also discuss his collaboration with Indianapolis jazz legend Freddie Hubbard and offer his thoughts on the use of his music in sampling.00:35:00Wed, 09 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Cultural Manifesto listen to a preview of an upcoming concert by the Grammy-winning Indian-American vocalist Falu. She’ll be performing in Indianapolis this August with the American Patchwork Quartet. As a child in Mumbai, Falu studied North Indian classical music. Over the years she’s worked with a wide range of artists - including Philip Glass, A.R. Rahman, Karsh Kale, Pretty Lights, and many others. Also hear new releases from Indianapolis musicians Hanna Benn and Jordan Munson. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/faluhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/faluviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Cultural Manifesto listen to a preview of an upcoming concert by the Grammy-winning Indian-American vocalist Falu. As a child in Mumbai, Falu studied North Indian classical music. Over the years she’s worked with a wide range of artists - including Philip Glass, A.R. Rahman, Karsh Kale, Pretty Lights, and many others. Also hear new releases from Indianapolis musicians Hanna Benn and Jordan Munson. 00:41:26Wed, 02 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Cultural Manifesto listen to an interview with singer-songwriter Steve Earle, best known for his work in country music. Earle’s songs have been recorded by artists including Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Carl Perkins, and Joan Baez  — and in 2020, Earle was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. We’ll discuss Earle’s connections to Indiana, and how he’s used his music to advocate for social justice. Plus, a new edition of Finding Etheridge with Mat Davis for the second half of his conversation with poet Elizabeth Gordon McKim, Etheridge Knight’s partner during the final years of his life. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/steve-earlehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/steve-earleviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Cultural Manifesto listen to an interview with singer-songwriter Steve Earle, best known for his work in country music. Earle’s songs have been recorded by artists including Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Carl Perkins, and Joan Baez — and in 2020, Earle was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. We’ll discuss Earle’s connections to Indiana, and how he’s used his music to advocate for social justice. Plus, a new edition of Finding Etheridge with Mat Davis for the second half of his conversation with poet Elizabeth Gordon McKim, Etheridge Knight’s partner during the final years of his life.00:49:31Wed, 26 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Cultural Manifesto, listen to the latest edition of Finding Etheridge with Mat Davis, a new series exploring the people and places connected to the Indianapolis poet Etheridge Knight. Mat’s guest will be the poet Elizabeth Gordon McKim, Etheridge Knight’s partner and companion during the final years of his life. McKim lives in Lynn, Massachusetts. She recently visited Indianapolis for the unveiling of a new Etheridge Knight mural on Massachusetts Avenue. During the 1980s, Knight and McKim lived together on Mass Ave at the Barton Tower housing project. McKim will discuss her connection to Etheridge Knight, and her latest book “Elizabetheridge: A Memoir in Poetry”. We’ll also listen to new releases from two rising stars in the Indianapolis music scene: Taylor Hall and Oltanie Charles. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/finding-etheridge--https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/finding-etheridge--viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On the latest edition of Finding Etheridge with Mat Davis, our guest will be the poet Elizabeth Gordon McKim, Etheridge Knight’s partner and companion during the final years of his life. We’ll also listen to new releases from two rising stars in the Indianapolis music scene: Taylor Hall and Oltanie Charles. 00:51:28Wed, 19 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Cultural Manifesto, hear an interview with Bill Levin, best known as the founder of Indiana’s First Church of Cannabis.  Levin also has a substantial history in the Indianapolis music scene. During the 1980s he promoted punk rock concerts and managed punk rock bands - including the legendary Indianapolis group Zero Boys. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/bill-levinhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/bill-levinviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Cultural Manifesto, hear an interview with Bill Levin, best known as the founder of Indiana’s First Church of Cannabis. Levin also has a substantial history in the Indianapolis music scene, promoting punk rock concerts and managing punk rock bands - including the legendary Zero Boys. 00:52:00Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Cultural Manifesto we’ll talk with the reggae music icon Ziggy Marley. Hear about his work in the new Spiderman film, an upcoming biopic about his father Bob Marley, and his history of performing for PBS Kids’ shows — including Sesame Street, and Arthur.  We’ll also catch up with the Indianapolis-based jazz drummer, and hip-hop artist Dorian Phelps. His band, Hurricane and The Gang, just issued their debut recording Capture the Flag. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/ziggy-marley--dorian-phelpshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/ziggy-marley--dorian-phelpsviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Cultural Manifesto we’ll talk with the reggae music icon, Ziggy Marley, about his work in the new Spiderman film, his history of performing for PBS Kids’ shows and more. And we’ll catch up with the Indianapolis-based jazz drummer, and hip-hop artist Dorian Phelps about his band, Hurricane and The Gang’s debut recording, Capture the Flag. 00:34:54Wed, 05 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Cultural Manifesto, we’ll talk with rapper Parris Ladame. She has a new album out titled “Pressure P”. We discussed her early years growing up in Indianapolis, and the teacher that inspired her love for poetry.  And we’ll catch up with the Indianapolis vocalist and composer Hanna Benn. 2023 is becoming a breakout year for Benn — her voice was featured on the Oscar-nominated soundtrack for “Everything Everywhere All at Once”, her composition “View (Un)titled” was recently premiered at Carnegie Hall by the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, and she’s a featured performer on the new Meshell Ndegeocello album. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/parris-ladame--hanna-bennhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/parris-ladame--hanna-bennviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Cultural Manifesto, we’ll talk with rapper Parris Ladame. She has a new album out titled “Pressure P”. And we’ll catch up with the Indianapolis vocalist and composer Hanna Benn about how 2023 is becoming her breakout year. 00:52:40Wed, 28 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Tune in this week for a special Pride month edition of Cultural Manifesto. We’re celebrating the legacy of Labyris, a feminist lesbian bar that operated near downtown Indianapolis from 1978 to 1984. Labyris hosted live performances from some of the biggest names in the women’s music movement, including Holly Near, Toshi Reagon, and June Millington, founder of the legendary rock band Fanny. Kyle Long speaks with club’s founder Mary Byrne. He also talks with Lē Weaver, an Indianapolis musician who performed at Labyris, including rare recordings of Lē performing live at Labyris. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/labyrishttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/labyrisviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On a special Pride month edition of Cultural Manifesto, we’re celebrating the legacy of Labyris, a feminist lesbian bar that operated near downtown Indianapolis from 1978 to 1984. Kyle Long speaks with the club’s founder Mary Byrne. He also talks with Lē Weaver, an Indianapolis musician who performed at Labyris, including rare recordings of Lē performing live at Labyris. 00:46:52Wed, 21 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the birth of hip-hop music. Explore influential figures in Indianapolis' hip-hop history, from the 1970s to today, including Reggie Griffin who created beats for early rap classics including “The Message,” WSYW 801 A.M.’s rap radio format co-originator B-Boy Chilly T, Hit Makers Showcase host Paul Middlebrook, Mudkids’ co-founder Rusty Redenbacher, and Patrice 2 Fine, one of the first female rappers in Indianapolis to appear on record. Plus more from Rickie Clark, Grover Wilcher, Steve Weakley, N.A.P. and B.M.W. Listen to words and music from artists including: Reggie Griffin — He created the beats for many early rap classics at Sugar Hill Records, including Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five’s “The Message”. B-Boy Chilly T — In 1991 he helped launch Indianapolis’ first radio station dedicated exclusively to rap music, WSYW 810 A.M., better known as “Yo! Eight-One-Oh!”. Paul Middlebrook — During the 1980s he created and hosted “Hit Makers Showcase”, a public access cable program that documented early Indianapolis hip-hop culture.  Rusty Redenbacher — Co-founder of the The Mudkids, one of Indianapolis’ most influential underground hip-hop groups. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/celebrating-indianapolis-hip-hop-historyhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/celebrating-indianapolis-hip-hop-historyviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the birth of hip-hop music. Explore influential figures in Indianapolis' hip-hop history, from the 1970s to today, including Reggie Griffin, Rickie Clark, B-Boy Chilly T, Paul Middlebrook, Grover Wilcher, Steve Weakley, Rusty Redenbacher, N.A.P., B.M.W. and Patrice 2 Fine, one of the first female rappers in Indianapolis to appear on record. 00:45:19Wed, 14 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Indianapolis-based poet and spoken word artist Too Black discusses The Pendleton 2: They Stood Up, which he co-directed. The documentary tells the story of the 1985 prison uprising at the Indiana State Reformatory, now the Pendleton Correctional Facility. Prison activists John “Balagoon” Cole and Christopher “Naeem” Trotter, known collectively as the Pendleton 2, were issued de facto life sentences for their role in the uprising. The film explores the policies of the Indiana Department of Corrections, KKK-associated prison guards, solitary confinement and the community effort to push for Cole and Trotter’s release. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/too-black-and-the-pendleton-2-documentaryhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/too-black-and-the-pendleton-2-documentaryviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Indianapolis-based poet and spoken word artist Too Black discusses The Pendleton 2: They Stood Up, which he co-directed. The documentary tells the story of the 1985 prison uprising at the Indiana State Reformatory, now the Pendleton Correctional Facility. Prison activists John “Balagoon” Cole and Christopher “Naeem” Trotter, known collectively as the Pendleton 2, were issued de facto life sentences for their role in the uprising. 00:49:47Wed, 07 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Cultural Manifesto Kyle Long speaks with Dwani Phiri, a Zambian-born Indianapolis-based artist. Dwani's music blends the afrobeat sounds of his homeland with the hip-hop music he grew up with in Indiana. He'll also speak with NB Nakita, a unique electronic music producer and vocalist who grew up in Indianapolis. NB Nakita's music reflects her bicultural background, freely mixing language and genre. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/dwani-phiri--nb-nakitahttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/dwani-phiri--nb-nakitaviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Dwani Phiri, a Zambian-born Indianapolis-based artist who blends the afrobeat sounds of his homeland with the hip-hop music he grew up with in Indiana. And NB Nakita, a unique electronic music producer and vocalist who grew up in Indianapolis an makes music that reflects her bicultural background, freely mixing language and genre. 00:43:32Wed, 31 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Boot Scoot USA country music dance party organizers, Kevin Hofmeister and Kyle Nagy, share their journey from rap to country music. And Sarah Acra, who formed KPop Indiana, discusses how she created a community for fans of South Korean popular music here in the Hoosier state. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/boot-scoot-usa-kpop-indianahttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/boot-scoot-usa-kpop-indianaviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Boot Scoot USA country music dance party organizers, Kevin Hofmeister and Kyle Nagy, share their journey from rap to country music. And Sarah Acra, who formed KPop Indiana, discusses how she created a community for fans of South Korean popular music here in the Hoosier state.00:46:01Wed, 24 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Cultural Manifesto Host Kyle Long speaks with the experimental musician, artist manager, and Indianapolis civic leader Michael Kaufmann; and we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with music from Mar Mar Aye, an important Burmese singer living in Fort Wayne, Indiana. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/michael-kaufmanhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/michael-kaufmanviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle Long speaks with experimental musician, artist manager, and Indianapolis civic leader Michael Kaufmann; and we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with music from Burmese singer, Mar Mar Aye.00:48:29Wed, 17 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Cultural Manifesto, an hour of words and music with the classical music pianist, and arts activist Lara Downes. She’ll be performing the Florence Price piano concerto with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra later this month. Downes has become a significant advocate for African American voices in classical music. She’s the host and creator of Amplify, an NPR series that features Downes in conversation with a wide range of Black musicians. She’s also creator and curator of Rising Sun Music, a recording label that focuses on the work of historic and contemporary Black composers.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/pianist-lara-downeshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/pianist-lara-downesviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Cultural Manifesto, an hour of words and music with the classical music pianist, and arts activist Lara Downes.00:36:37Sun, 14 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Cultural Manifesto Kyle interviews singer/songwriter Morgan Rae Webster. We’ll listen to her debut single “Let Go”, a song dedicated to her sister, who died from COVID-19. We’ll also have another edition of Finding Etheridge with Mat Davis, a new segment exploring the people and places connected to the late Indianapolis poet Etheridge Knight. This week’s guest will be Etheridge Knight’s great-niece Hanako Gavia.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/morgan-rae-webster-finding-etheridge-with-hanako-gaviahttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/morgan-rae-webster-finding-etheridge-with-hanako-gaviaviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Cultural Manifesto singer/songwriter Morgan Rae Webster and another edition of Finding Etheridge with Mat Davis. 00:58:00Sun, 07 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Cultural Manifesto we'll be joined by the singer-songwriter Shana Cleveland, best known for her work with the psychedelic garage band La Luz. Shana will be performing music from her new solo album Manzanita this month at the Hi-Fi.  We'll also have another edition of Rebel Music with Karla Lopez. This week Karla's guest will be the Indiana State Senator Rodney Pol Jr., the first Latino elected to the Indiana senate. Senator Pol is a member of America Eats Its Young, a Parliament-Funkadelic tribute band based in Northwest Indiana. Senator Pol will discuss how the Parliament-Funkadelic's music has shaped his political consciousness.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/shana-cleveland-and-rebel-music-with-rodney-pol-jrhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/shana-cleveland-and-rebel-music-with-rodney-pol-jrviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media) This week on Cultural Manifesto we'll be joined by the singer-songwriter Shana Cleveland, best known for her work with the psychedelic garage band La Luz. Shana will be performing music from her new solo album Manzanita this month at the Hi-Fi.  We'll also have another edition of Rebel Music with Karla Lopez. This week Karla's guest will be the Indiana State Senator Rodney Pol Jr., the first Latino elected to the Indiana senate. Senator Pol is a member of America Eats Its Young, a Parliament-Funkadelic tribute band based in Northwest Indiana. Senator Pol will discuss how the Parliament-Funkadelic's music has shaped his political consciousness.  00:44:57Sun, 30 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400  This week on Cultural Manifesto I’ll speak with the rock and roll legend Graham Nash, best known for his work with The Hollies, and Crosby, Stills, and Nash. Graham Nash will be performing at the Palladium on April 23.  I’ll also talk with the Pulitzer Prize-nominated composer Augusta Read Thomas, she’ll be premiering a new work titled “Toward A Secret Sky”  with the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir on Friday, April 28 at the Hilbert Circle Theatre.   https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/graham-nash--augusta-read-thomashttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/graham-nash--augusta-read-thomasviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Cultural Manifesto I’ll speak with the rock and roll legend Graham Nash 00:47:23Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Cultural Manifesto I’ll speak with the saxophonist and composer Jared Thompson. For nearly two decades, Thompson has led the Indianapolis-based jazz band Premium Blend. We’ll listen to tracks off the group’s new album "Virtue", and Thompson will share some of the social and musical influences that shaped the record.  Thompson is known for speaking out on a variety of social issues, and his willingness to engage in political dialogue is reflected in the music of Premium Blend. “Virtue” builds on this legacy, while adding new textures and dynamics to the classic Premium Blend sound.   https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/premium-blend-virtuehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/premium-blend-virtueviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Cultural Manifesto I’ll speak with the saxophonist and composer Jared Thompson 00:59:05Wed, 12 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Cultural Manifesto, world–renowned soprano vocalist Angela Brown. Brown made national news in 2004 with her debut performance at the Metropolitan Opera, in the starring role of Aida. Host Kyle Long and Angela discuss her early years in the Indianapolis music scene, and her work with literary figures including Toni Morrison, Mari Evans, and Maya Angelou. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/angela-brownhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/angela-brownviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Cultural Manifesto, world–renowned soprano vocalist Angela Brown. 00:59:07Fri, 07 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Cultural Manifesto we’ll celebrate the life and music of Greg Horn - a founding member of the legendary Indiana band Dow Jones and the Industrials. Horn passed away last week in Indianapolis.   We'll be joined by the Indianapolis musician Vess Ruthenberg, who will share his thoughts on the legacy of Greg Horn's music. Ruthenberg performed with Dow Jones and The Industrials during a series of reunion shows in 2016.  We’ll also have another edition of Rebel Music with Karla Lopez. This week Karla’s guest will be the union activist Jesse Brown.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/greg-hornhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/greg-hornviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media) This week on Cultural Manifesto we’ll celebrate the life and music of Greg Horn - a founding member of the legendary Indiana band Dow Jones and the Industrials. Horn passed away last week in Indianapolis.   We'll be joined by the Indianapolis musician Vess Ruthenberg, who will share his thoughts on the legacy of Greg Horn's music. Ruthenberg performed with Dow Jones and The Industrials during a series of reunion shows in 2016.  We’ll also have another edition of Rebel Music with Karla Lopez. This week Karla’s guest will be the union activist Jesse Brown.  00:59:06Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Cultural Manifesto we’ll celebrate Women’s History Month by paying tribute to the women pioneers of Indiana punk, new wave, and noise music.  Tune in for an hour of words and music featuring Amoebas in Chaos, The Last 4 Digits, The Abstractions, Software and more.     https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/women-pioneers-of-indiana-punk-new-wave-and-noise-musichttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/women-pioneers-of-indiana-punk-new-wave-and-noise-musicviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Cultural Manifesto we’ll celebrate Women’s History Month by paying tribute to the women pioneers of Indiana punk, new wave, and noise music. 00:58:58Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Cultural Manifesto, Jody Friend, of the Indianapolis-based rock band Public Universal Friend.   Public Universal Friend will be celebrating the release of their second album "Chrysalis" with a special concert at the White Rabbit Cabaret.  Also on this episode, Kyle interviews legendary guitarist, producer, and songwriter Jim Messina.    https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/public-universal-friend--jim-messinahttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/public-universal-friend--jim-messinaviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Cultural Manifesto, Jody Friend, of the Indianapolis-based rock band Public Universal Friend.00:59:05Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This March marks the 100th anniversary of the renowned jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery, one of the most beloved musicians to emerge from Indianapolis. This week on Cultural Manifesto we'll celebrate Montgomery's birthday by sharing excerpts from a never-before-heard 1964 recording of Wes Montgomery performing at the Circle Theater in Indianapolis.  We also introduce a new segment on Cultural Manifesto titled Finding Etheridge. Finding Etheridge explores the people and places connected to the Pulitzer Prize-nominated poet Etheridge Knight.   https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/wes-montgomery--etheridge-knighthttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/wes-montgomery--etheridge-knightviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This March marks the 100th anniversary of the renowned jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery. 00:58:49Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/the-a-to-z-of-indiana-music-part-2https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/the-a-to-z-of-indiana-music-part-2viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Wilkerson will share an A to Z playlist of Indiana music, featuring classic Hoosier jazz, funk, punk, folk and psychedelic music. 00:59:05Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500 A special two part episode featuring the musician and archivist Rick Wilkerson, a co-founder of the Indiana Music History Project, and the Indiana Musicpedia - an alphabetically-listed compendium of Indiana musicians, and music-related businesses. Wilkerson will share an A to Z playlist of Indiana music, featuring classic Hoosier jazz, funk, punk, folk and psychedelic music.   https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/the-a-to-z-of-indiana-musichttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/the-a-to-z-of-indiana-musicviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Musician and archivist Rick Wilkerson shares an A to Z playlist of Indiana music, featuring classic Hoosier jazz, funk, punk, folk and psychedelic music. 00:59:03Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500 This week on Cultural Manifesto  the Indianapolis-based rapper Skypp. His new album Sorry 4 My Trauma explores the trauma Skypp experienced growing up on the Eastside of Indianapolis, and his attempts to cope with that pain. Skypp is one of the most prominent voices in Indianapolis rap music. He's had multiple releases hit the iTunes rap charts, and he's performed alongside artists including DMX, Too $hort, Anthony Hamilton, Floetry, and Babyface.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/skypp-sorry-4-my-traumahttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/skypp-sorry-4-my-traumaviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Indianapolis-based rapper Skypp00:59:04Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 This week on Cultural Manifesto we'll celebrate Black History Month by looking back at the work of Calvin Carter, an unsung figure in Indiana music, Carter was born in Gary, Indiana on May 27 of 1925. He's best known for his work with Vee-Jay Records, a label founded in Gary, Indiana in 1953 by his sister Vivian Carter. Carter worked as a songwriter, producer, arranger, and A&R manager for the label.  We’ll focus on Carter’s work as a songwriter.  Carter wrote, or co-wrote many classic rock and R&B hits - including The Spaniels' "Goodnite, Sweetheart, Goodnite", and Jerry Butler's "He Will Break Your Heart". Over the years, Carter’s songs have been performed by a wide range of artists, from Dolly Parton, to Aerosmith.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/gary-indianas-calvin-carterhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/gary-indianas-calvin-carterviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Songwriter Calvin Carter 00:20:31Sun, 19 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 This week on Cultural Manifesto we speak with saxophonist Brandon Douthitt. He’s one of the featured performers at this year’s Art & Soul Festival.  Douthitt will share his memories of performing at Afropunk with the R&B star Solange, and we’ll listen to his jazz interpretations of music from SpongeBob SquarePants.  We'll also pay tribute to the Indianapolis big band singer Virginia Maxey, who recorded and performed with artists including Frank Sinatra and Tommy Dorsey. This year marks the 100th anniversary of her birth.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/brandon-douthitt--virginia-maxeyhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/brandon-douthitt--virginia-maxeyviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Cultural Manifesto we speak with saxophonist Brandon Douthitt. He’s one of the featured performers at this year’s Art & Soul. 00:36:55Thu, 09 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 This week on Cultural Manifesto, we speak with Florence LaRue, an original member of the legendary ‘60s psychedelic soul group the 5th Dimension. LaRue has performed with the 5th Dimension for over 50 years, and on the eve of her 81st birthday, she’s taking the 5th Dimension back out on the road.  We also have a new edition of Rebel Music with Karla Lopez. This week Karla’s guest is the activist and musician Isaias Guerrero. He’ll discuss his song "Preciosas Vidas Negras,” a Spanish language anthem for the Black Lives Matter movement. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/florence-larue-the-5th-dimensionhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/florence-larue-the-5th-dimensionviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Cultural Manifesto we speak with Florence LaRue, an original member of the legendary ‘60s psychedelic soul group the 5th Dimension. 00:38:56Sun, 05 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 This week on Cultural Manifesto we'll listen back to my 2017 interview with the 1960s rock icon David Crosby, he passed away last week at the age of 81.  And we'll talk with the jazz pianist Isaiah J. Thompson, he’s one of the finalists in the American Pianist Associaiton’s Cole Porter Jazz Fellowship. We'll discuss Thompson's recent performance for NPR's Tiny Desk, and his tribute to the Indianapolis jazz legend Buddy Montgomery.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/david-crosby-and-isaiah-j-thompsonhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/david-crosby-and-isaiah-j-thompsonviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Cultural Manifesto we'll listen back to my 2017 interview with the 1960s rock icon David Crosby, he passed away last week at the age of 81. 00:58:59Wed, 25 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 This week on Cultural Manifesto Indianapolis rapper and R&B vocalist Aye Marcay. Aye Marcay is a young artist, she’s only been releasing music for two years, but her work has already attracted National attention. In 2021 her track “Give Me Peace” was featured on a mixtape by the rap star Bow Wow.  We'll listen to tracks from Aye Marcay's catalog, and she’ll share information about her family’s extensive history in Indiana music. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/randb-vocalist-aye-marcayhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/randb-vocalist-aye-marcayviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Cultural Manifesto Indianapolis rapper and R&B vocalist Aye Marcay. 00:58:24Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 This week on Cultural Manifesto an interview with violinist Kevin Lin. Lin made news in 2020, when he left his role as co-leader of the London Philharmonic Orchestra, to take a position as concertmaster with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. Lin will discuss the ISO’s 2023 season We’ll also have another edition of Rebel Music with Karla Lopez, this week’s featured guest is the librarian, archivist, and activist Stephen Lane, a member of the Indianapolis chapter of the Party for Socialism and Liberation. Lane will share how music has shaped his work as an archivist and activist.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/iso-concertmaster-and-violinst-kevin-linhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/iso-concertmaster-and-violinst-kevin-linviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Cultural Manifesto an interview with ISO concertmaster and violinist Kevin Lin. 00:59:08Thu, 12 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Join Kyle Long as he listens back to words and music from a wide variety of local and national artists, including Angélique Kidjo, Sweet Poison Victim, RAM, Oltanie Charles, Emily Wells, Giauna Neville, and Mafer Bandola of Ladama.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/best-of-2022-pt-2https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/best-of-2022-pt-2viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week we'll listen back to some of Kyle Long's favorite interviews of 2022. 00:58:27Thu, 05 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Join Kyle Long as he listens back to some of his favorite interviews of 2022. Enjoy words and music from a wide variety of local and national artists, including Son Lux, Falu, Karate, Guns and Tanning, Medicine Singers, and Colin Blunstone of The Zombies. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/best-of-2022-pt-1https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/best-of-2022-pt-1viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week we'll listen back to some of Kyle Long's favorite interviews of 2022. 00:58:26Fri, 30 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 If you hate Christmas music - don’t miss this week’s edition of Cultural Manifesto. Kyle  shares an hour of holiday music from the Indianapolis-based label Joyful Noise Recordings. Joyful Noise Recordings has created a fascinating library of alternative Christmas music featuring important experimental musicians - including Jad Fair, Deerhoof, Sound of Ceres, Dale Crover, Kishi Bashi, Sedcairn Archives,Thor Harris, and more. Tune in for an hour of holiday music with Joyful Noise Recordings' founder Karl Hofstetter. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/a-holiday-party-with-joyful-noise-recordingshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/a-holiday-party-with-joyful-noise-recordingsviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Tune in for an hour of holiday music with Joyful Noise Recordings' founder Karl Hofstetter.00:58:55Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 This week we'll pay tribute to the Indianapolis-born arranger, composer and jazz pianist Bob Hammer, who passed away last December at the age of 91. Hammer had a significant career in jazz music and is best remembered for his association with the jazz legend Charles Mingus. Hammer wrote arrangements for some of Mingus’ most critically acclaimed albums. Mingus referred to Hammer as "my Beethoven."  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/charles-mingus-beethoven-bob-hammerhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/charles-mingus-beethoven-bob-hammerviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Discover why jazz icon Charles Mingus referred to Bob Hammer as "my Beethoven." 00:58:55Wed, 14 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Explore the music of the late Max Hartstein, an important Indiana visual artist, activist, and jazz bassist. While Hartstein’s contributions to jazz music are often overlooked, he performed with some of the greatest players in jazz history, including Cannonball Adderely, Ben Webster, Kenny Clark, Dexter Gordon, Bud Powell, Dizzy Gillespie, and Benny Goodman. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/max-hartsteinhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/max-hartsteinviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Explore the music of the Indiana visual artist, activist and jazz bassist Max Hartstein. 00:59:06Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Kyle Long is joined by the legendary Indianapolis jazz vocalist Wanda Stafford. Stafford began singing in clubs during the mid 1950s and performed with the greatest jazz musicians in the city, including Wes Montgomery. Her debut album "In Love for the Very First Time" was a hit with critics, but Stafford's ascent to stardom was interrupted by her responsibilities as a single working mother. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/wanda-staffordhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/wanda-staffordviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Meet legendary Indianapolis jazz vocalist Wanda Stafford. 00:58:52Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Kyle Long speaks with trumpet player and bandleader Dr. Elliott Caine, also known as the "jazz optometrist." Caine was born and raised in Indianapolis. He studied music with the Hoosier jazz legend David Baker, and played some of his earliest gigs on Indiana Avenue before relocating to Los Angeles. Caine has performed and recorded with artists including Beck and the Beastie Boys.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/dr-elliott-caine-the-jazz-optometristhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/dr-elliott-caine-the-jazz-optometristviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Meet Hoosier trumpet player Dr. Elliott Caine, also known as the "jazz optometrist." 00:58:51Wed, 23 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 his week Kyle Long speaks with drummer Giauna Neville, a rising force in the Indianapolis jazz scene. Giauna shares music from her debut album “Motherland," as well as her experiences as a young jazz musician working in the Indianapolis scene. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/giauna-nevillehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/giauna-nevilleviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Indy-based jazz drummer Giauna Neville shares music from her debut album “Motherland." 00:58:56Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Kyle interviews bassist George Porter Jr., a founding member of the legendary New Orleans funk band The Meters. The Meters were formed in New Orleans during the mid-1960s. The band's unique sound played a large role in the evolution of funk music, and deeply influenced the sound of hip-hop during the 1990s. The Meters also had a significant impact on rock music. The band performed with Paul McCartney, toured with the Rolling Stones, and influenced Led Zeppelin. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/george-porter-jr-of-the-metershttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/george-porter-jr-of-the-metersviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle interviews George Porter Junior, bassist for the legendary funk band The Meters.00:58:53Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Kyle Long speaks with Brazilian musician Eliane Elias, and Indianapolis-based Haitian-American vocalist Oltanie Charles. Born in São Paulo, Brazil, Eliane has worked with music legends from around the world, including Vinicius de Moraes, Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea. Oltanie Charles creates mixing Haitian kompa with West African Afrobeats, and has performed extensively in Indianapolis. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/eliane-elias-and-oltanie-charleshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/eliane-elias-and-oltanie-charlesviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle is joined by musicians Eliane Elias and Oltanie Charles. 00:58:54Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Celebrate Halloween with Michael Esposito, an experimental sound artist and researcher in Electronic Voice Phenomena, or EVP. For those who believe, EVP refers to sounds captured on electronic recording devices that are interpreted to be spirit voices communicating from the afterlife. Esposito uses EVP and related field recordings, many of which were captured in Indiana, as the basis of his music. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/music-from-the-afterlife-michael-espositohttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/music-from-the-afterlife-michael-espositoviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Learn how Michael Esposito uses supernatural recordings in his experimental music. 00:58:06Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Kyle Long speaks with the legendary singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo. Born in the West African nation of Benin, Kidjo issued her first album in 1981. Since then she's released over a dozen LPs and earned five Grammy Awards along with many other accolades. Kidjo discusses her work advocating for women in Sub-Saharan Africa and her collaborations with artists ranging from Burna Boy to Philip Glass. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/angelique-kidjohttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/angelique-kidjoviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Enjoy an hour of words and music with legendary singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo. 00:58:54Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 In this episode, Kyle Long speaks with Christian French, a pop music singer/songwriter. French grew up in central Indiana. He began sharing his music in high school. Today, French's music has been heard by millions of listeners. Discover how French has used his music to address anxiety and other mental health issues he faced as a student at Indiana University. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/christian-frenchhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/christian-frenchviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Meet Christian French, a pop music singer/songwriter from central Indiana. 00:58:55Thu, 13 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 This week we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a special episode featuring guest-host Karla Lopez-Owens. Enjoy an hour of historic and contemporary music from Hispanic Hoosier musicians, as we explore the full range of Latin music in Indiana - from the Chilean born composer Juan Orrego-Salas, to the Afro-Mexican rapper El Moreno Mexicano.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/celebrating-hispanic-heritage-monthhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/celebrating-hispanic-heritage-monthviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with guest-host Karla Lopez-Owens. 00:58:20Fri, 07 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Kyle Long features a preview of the 2022 Indy Jazz Fest, taking place in Garfield Park. The annual festival has featured legendary jazz musicians from around the world. Kyle speaks with two of this year's performers: Lalah Hathaway and Tank and The Bangas. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/indy-jazz-fest-previewhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/indy-jazz-fest-previewviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle Long previews the 2022 Indy Jazz Fest, taking place at Garfield Park. 00:58:46Fri, 30 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Kyle Long is joined by Venezuelan musician Mafer Bandola of Ladama. The band's music celebrates Latin American rhythms from across North and South America, with each member representing a different nation of the Americas: Venezuela, Colombia, Brazil and The United States. Ladama identify themselves as a feminist band, and describe their mission as “empowering women and youth through music”. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/mafer-bandola-of-ladamahttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/mafer-bandola-of-ladamaviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Enjoy words and music with Venezuelan musician Mafer Bandola of Ladama. 00:59:02Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Kyle Long talks with David Andrichik, owner of the legendary Indianapolis jazz club the Chatterbox. Over his 40 years as owner, the club has featured important Indiana Avenue jazz players, acclaimed poets such as Etheridge Knight, surprise sets by some of jazz's biggest names, and hosted V.I.P. guests like the Rolling Stones, who stopped by to soak up the inimitable Chatterbox ambience. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/an-oral-history-of-the-chatterboxhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/an-oral-history-of-the-chatterboxviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Celebrate David Andrichik's 40 years as the owner of Indy's Chatterbox jazz club. 00:58:54Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Kyle Long talks with trumpet player and pop music icon Herb Alpert, who rose to fame in the 1960s with the Tijuana Brass Band. It’s estimated that Alpert has sold over 72 million records, and he’s the only artist to have a #1 hit as both an instrumentalist and vocalist. Explore Alpert's connection to Indiana artists like Janet Jackson, and Wes Montgomery. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/from-tijuana-to-indiana-herb-alperthttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/from-tijuana-to-indiana-herb-alpertviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle Long talks with trumpet player and pop music icon Herb Alpert. 00:58:51Thu, 08 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Kyle Long speaks with Grammy-winning vocalist Falu. Born in Mumbai, Falu studied North Indian classical music with the esteemed sarangi player Ustad Sultan Khan. After arriving in the U.S. in 2000, Falu began incorporating rock and electronic music into her work, developing a style she calls “indie Hindi”. Falu has collaborated with artists including Yo-Yo Ma, Philip Glass, and others. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/falus-indie-hindihttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/falus-indie-hindiviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Enjoy and hour of words and music with Grammy-winning vocalist Falu. 00:59:02Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Immigrant culture has played a large role in shaping the evolution of music in Indiana. Sadly, there are very few early recorded documents of this music. This week, Kyle Long shares an hour of historic recordings from the early immigrant communities of Indiana, representing early Serbian, Slovenian, Macedonian, Italian, German, and Mexican music in Indiana. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/hoosier-immigrant-music-a-rich-tapestryhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/hoosier-immigrant-music-a-rich-tapestryviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)An hour of historic recordings from the early immigrant communities of Indiana. 00:58:32Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Kyle Long talks with legendary media personality and director Tom Alvarez. During the 1970s, Alvarez became the first Latinx broadcaster to be featured on Indianapolis television. Today, Alvarez is best known for his work in theatre — as both a critic and a producer. His latest project is the “Jewel Box Revue 2022,” an homage to the original Jewel Box Revue, a groundbreaking multi-racial female impersonator troupe that toured across the United States during the 1950s and 60s. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/tom-alvarez-groundbreaking-broadcaster-critic-and-producerhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/tom-alvarez-groundbreaking-broadcaster-critic-and-producerviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Tom Alvarez discusses his TV career and new project, the Jewel Box Revue 2022. 00:58:54Thu, 18 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400 An hour of words and music with Debbie Jaffe, one of the most unique figures in the history of Indianapolis music. During the 1980s, Jaffe co-founded Cause And Effect, a cassette label she operated in her apartment. Cause And Effect issued recordings by some of the most prominent noise music artists of the late 20th Century and was an early pioneer of underground cassette culture, and lo-fi music. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/debbie-jaffe-cause-and-effecthttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/debbie-jaffe-cause-and-effectviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Enjoy words and music with Debbie Jaffe. co-founder of cassette label Cause And Effect.00:59:02Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400 This week Kyle Long is joined by comedian Marc Maron to discuss music and public radio. Then, a conversation with Valerie Green and Joy Caroline Mills of the Indianapolis band Karate, Guns & Tanning. Their debut album “Concrete Beach” features an explosive mix of psychedelic/post-punk/shoegaze sounds. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/marc-maronkarate-gun-and-tanninghttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/marc-maronkarate-gun-and-tanningviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle Long is joined by comedian Marc Maron, and then Indy band Karate, Guns & Tanning.00:58:52Fri, 05 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Daryl Black Eagle Jamieson is part of Medicine Singers, a collaborative project featuring the Israeli guitarist Yonatan Gat and the Eastern Medicine Singers, an Eastern Algonquin powwow group based in Providence, RI. The group's self-titled debut album, released on Joyful Noise Recordings, features a radical mix of traditional and experimental sounds that has attracted some serious attention. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/mixing-traditional-and-experimental-medicine-singershttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/mixing-traditional-and-experimental-medicine-singersviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Explore how Medicine Singers blend traditional and experimental sounds in their music.00:59:01Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Northern Soul is a term used to describe an underground dance culture that originated in the dancehalls and nightclubs of northern England during the late 1960s, and early 70s. The Indiana soul music scene produced many recordings that are considered classics by northern soul DJs and dancers. This week we’ll feature northern soul music from a wide range of Hoosier artists. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/northern-soul-of-indianahttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/northern-soul-of-indianaviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Explore Hoosier musicians who brought northern soul dance culture of England to Indiana. 00:58:37Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Kyle Long speaks with the percussionist, vocalist and musicologist Kwesi Brown. Brown is a founding member of Sweet Poison Victim, a unique Indianapolis band that mixes West African music styles like highlife, with rock and roll. Brown reflects on the band’s 10 year anniversary his early years growing up in Ghana. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/from-ghana-to-indy-kwesi-brownhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/from-ghana-to-indy-kwesi-brownviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Meet percussionist, vocalist and musicologist Kwesi Brown. 00:58:51Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 This week we'll explore the Fort Wayne, Indiana soul music scene of the 1960s, and ‘70s. The city produced several notable soul music artists - including Tyrone Harris, Jimmy Lynch, and Sonny Charles of Checkmates Ltd., who scored a top 20 hit in 1969 with the song "Black Pearl". During the 1970s Fort Wayne was home to BET Records, an independent label that issued several cult-classic singles. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/the-funk-of-fort-waynehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/the-funk-of-fort-wayneviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Explore the Fort Wayne, Indiana soul music scene of the 1960s, and ‘70s.00:58:55Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 This week Kyle Long speaks with vocalist Teresa Reynolds, the organizer of For The Culture Fest, a free event 10 East Arts Hub. We’ll be sharing music from some of the performers featured at this year's festival, including Bashiri Asad and Clint Breeze & The Groove. Plus, a tribute to Steve Odle, lead vocalist of the legendary Indianapolis vocal group Words of Wisdom. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/for-the-culture-fest-2022https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/for-the-culture-fest-2022viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Preview this year's For The Culture Fest, a free event 10 East Arts Hub. 00:58:57Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 This week we’ll celebrate Pride Month with two important artists in the Indianapolis music scene. Kyle Long speaks with Lē Weaver, a founding member of synth-rock band Software, and Jody Friend of the Indianapolis rock band Public Universal Friend. Both Lē, and Jody will share how their experience as trans people has shaped their lives and music. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/celebrating-pride-with-l-weaver-and-jody-friendhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/celebrating-pride-with-l-weaver-and-jody-friendviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Celebrate Pride Month with two important Indianapolis artists: Lē Weaver and Jody Friend. 00:59:05Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 This week, Kyle Long talks Geno Shelton, a legendary Indianapolis DJ and promoter. Shelton arrived in Indianapolis in 1985, taking a job as an on-air personality for WTLC. During his time on radio, he was also active as a nightclub DJ and promoter. Over the years, Shelton has worked with some of the biggest stars in American music - from Al Green, to James Brown.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/geno-shelton-on-air-to-on-stagehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/geno-shelton-on-air-to-on-stageviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Explore the career of Geno Shelton, a legendary Indianapolis radio host, DJ and promoter. 00:59:06Thu, 16 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 This week celebrate Pride 2022z. Kyle Long talks with Jack Shepler, also known as Jackola, an Indianapolis based DJ and the Entertainment Director for Indy Pride. Then, on a new edition of Rebel Music, Karla Lopez speaks with Manuel Gonzalez, one of the organizers of Orgullo Latinx, the first Latinx Indy Pride event made for, and by, the Latinx community. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/celebrating-pride-2022https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/celebrating-pride-2022viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Explore the many ways Indianapolis is celebrating Pride this month.00:58:34Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 This week we'll explore the untold history of the Haughville Slickers, a Slovenian polka band that was based in the westside Indianapolis neighborhood of Haughville. The Haughville Slickers were founded in 1947, and played around Indianapolis until the late 1960s, providing an important service to Indy's large Slovenian population by performing regularly at weddings and cultural events. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/the-haughville-slickershttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/the-haughville-slickersviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Meet the Haughville Slickers, an Indianapolis-baseed Slovenian polka band. 00:57:41Wed, 01 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Legendary British rock band The Zombies have a legacy spanning half a century, from their origins in St. Albans, England to international tours and their 2019 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In this episode of Cultural Manifesto, we sit down with Zombies vocalist Colin Blunstone, their lead vocalist, to discuss the band’s history. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/colin-blunstone-and-the-zombieshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/colin-blunstone-and-the-zombiesviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Lead vocalist for legendary British rock band The Zombies sits down with us to discuss the band’s history. 00:58:33Thu, 26 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Rafiq Bhatia, Ian Chang, and Ryan Lott of Son Lux join Kyle Long to discuss their score for the critically acclaimed new film "Everything Everywhere All At Once", which was partly composed in Indianapolis. Son Lux recruited an impressive list of collaborators for the soundtrack, including Randy Newman, Mitski, David Byrne, Hanna Benn, Moses Sumney, Andre Benjamin of Outkast, and many others. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/son-lux-everything-everywherehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/son-lux-everything-everywhereviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Son Lux discusses their score for the new film "Everything Everywhere All At Once." 00:58:53Wed, 18 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 This week we talk with Richard A. Morse of the legendary Haitian band RAM, ahead of the group's performance in Indianapolis at the Haitian Flag Day music festival in Garfield Park. Morse shares his unique history in music, from playing rock at CBGB'S to performing Voodoo music in Port-au-Prince. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/from-rock-to-voodoo-richard-a-morsehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/from-rock-to-voodoo-richard-a-morseviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Richard A. Morse of the legendary Haitian band RAM shares his unique history in music. 00:59:12Thu, 12 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 This week we’ll pay tribute to Herman Whitfield III, an Indianapolis composer and pianist who died last week while in police custody. We’ll also listen to new releases from the Punjabi music trumpet player Sonny Singh, and the electronic music composer Jordan Munson. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/a-tribute-to-herman-whitfield-iiihttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/a-tribute-to-herman-whitfield-iiiviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week we’ll pay tribute to Herman Whitfield III, an Indianapolis composer and pianist who died last week while in police custody. Plus, new music from Sonny Singh and Jordan Munson. 00:58:52Thu, 05 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 This week we'll feature a centennial celebration of Kokomo, Indiana's Margaret Hillis - one of the most prominent Hoosier musicians of the 20th Century. Hillis was an influential figure in American choral music, and a trailblazing pioneer for women in classical music. She is best remembered as the founder and director of the Chicago Symphony Chorus, she led the ensemble from 1957 to 1994. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/a-centennial-celebrationhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/a-centennial-celebrationviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Enjoy a centennial celebration of Kokomo, Indiana's Margaret Hillis - one of the most prominent Hoosier musicians of the 20th Century and the founder of the Chicago Symphony Chorus.00:58:51Thu, 28 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 This week Kyle Long is joined by Richard "Sleepy" Floyd, and Bobby Young of Native Sun, an Indianapolis group that combines elements of hip-hop and jazz. Native Sun has a new album titled "Never Be King", which features guest appearances from artists including Allison Victoria, Rob Dixon, and Mariah Ivey. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/native-sun-never-be-kinghttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/native-sun-never-be-kingviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Native Sun is an Indianapolis group that combines elements of hip-hop and jazz. Their new album "Never Be King" features guest appearances from several local artists.00:58:53Fri, 22 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Kyle Long talks with Dana Skully of Dana Skully and The Tiger Sharks, an Indianapolis band that describe their music as “dream pop punk to make your brain cry”. Plus, we'll feature another edition of Rebel Music with Karla Lopez, an ongoing series that explores the relationship between music and activism. This week Karla’s guest is Mistie Cisneros of the Immigrant Welcome Center. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/dream-pop-punk-to-make-your-brain-cry-dana-skullyhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/dream-pop-punk-to-make-your-brain-cry-dana-skullyviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle Long talks with Dana Skully of the Indianapolis band Dana Skully and The Tiger Sharks. Plus, in a new edition of Rebel Music, Karla Lopez talks to Mistie Cisneros of the Immigrant Welcome Center.00:58:59Thu, 14 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 This week we'll celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month by exploring the lost jazz world of Terre Haute. During the 1920s and ’30s, Terre Haute, Indiana was home to a thriving jazz scene, producing outstanding local bandleaders and attracting national talent - including Duke Ellington, who performed at Terre Haute’s Trianon club in December of 1939. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/the-lost-jazz-world-of-terre-hautehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/the-lost-jazz-world-of-terre-hauteviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month by exploring the lost jazz world of Terre Haute. During the '20s and '30s, the city was home to a thriving jazz scene. 00:58:49Thu, 07 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Kyle Long speaks with pianist and composer Gary Walters. Gary is best known for his work in jazz music, but he’s recorded folk, country, and classical music as well. Enjoy rare, unreleased recordings featuring his work with the legendary Indianapolis jazz fusion band Speakeasy. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/the-many-musical-hats-of-gary-waltershttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/the-many-musical-hats-of-gary-waltersviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Gary Walters is a pianist and composer who has recorded a huge range of music. Enjoy rare, unreleased recordings featuring his work with the legendary Indianapolis jazz fusion band Speakeasy.00:59:07Thu, 31 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400 This week we'll celebrate the life of Evansville, Indiana soul music legend Timmy Thomas, who passed away earlier this month. Thomas was best known for his 1972 recording “Why Can't We Live Together". The song has had an enduring presence in popular music, “Why Can't We Live Together" has been sampled by rappers including Drake, and recorded by artists like Iggy Pop, Sade, and Santana. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/an-evansville-soul-legend-timmy-thomashttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/an-evansville-soul-legend-timmy-thomasviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Celebrate the life of Evansville, Indiana soul music legend Timmy Thomas, who passed away earlier this month. Thomas was best known for his 1972 recording “Why Can't We Live Together." 00:58:59Thu, 24 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Celebrate Women’s History Month by listening back to some of Kyle Long's interviews with Hoosier women who've made history in the Indiana music scene, including Dena El Saffar, an Iraqi American musician based in Bloomington, Niambi Steele of the Indy soul band 24 Carat Black, and Mary Byrne, an LGBTQ+ activist who opened a feminist Indianapolis nightclub called Labyris during the 1970s. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/womens-history-month-2022https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/womens-history-month-2022viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)In celebration of Women's History Month, revisit some of our interviews with Hoosier women who've made history in the Indiana music scene, including Dena El Saffar, Niambi Steele, and Mary Byrne. 00:58:54Thu, 17 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400 This week we're celebrating Women’s History Month with an hour of music from the legendary soul women of Northwest Indiana, including music from The Opals, Deniece Williams, and Kellee Patterson, the first Black woman to be crowned Miss Indiana. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/the-soul-women-of-northwest-indianahttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/the-soul-women-of-northwest-indianaviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on we're celebrating Women’s History Month with an hour of music from the legendary soul women of Northwest Indiana. 00:58:57Thu, 10 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500 The composer, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist Emily Wells was born in Texas, but she grew up largely in Indianapolis. This week, Emily Wells joins Kyle Long to discuss her time in Indianapolis and to share tracks from her new album "Regards to the End”, which reflects on the AIDS crisis of the 1980s, and the present day climate crisis. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/regards-to-the-end-emily-wellshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/regards-to-the-end-emily-wellsviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Composer, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Emily Wells shares music from her new album "Regards to the End”, which reflects on the AIDS crisis of the 1980s, and the present day climate crisis. 00:58:55Thu, 03 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Gary, Indiana's Steeltown Records is best remembered for issuing the first ever recording from Michael Jackson and the Jackson Five - but the label was home to a fantastic collective of musicians and songwriters who deserve greater recognition. This week, dive into the music of artists connected to the Steeltown label - including Lou D. Washington, Robert Lee, Gordon Keith, and Maurice Rodgers. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/the-sounds-of-steeltownhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/the-sounds-of-steeltownviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Steeltown Records is remembered for issuing the first ever recording from the Jackson 5 - but the label was home to a fantastic collective of musicians and songwriters who deserve greater recognition. 00:58:52Thu, 24 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 When you hear the phrase Dixieland jazz, you probably don’t think of Crawfordsville, Indiana. But Crawfordsville’s De Paris brothers performed with some of the greatest legends of jazz music, including Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet, and Jelly Roll Morton, Duke Ellington and more. This week we’ll explore the music of trumpet player Sidney De Paris, and trombonist Wilbur De Paris. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/crawfordsvilles-de-paris-brothershttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/crawfordsvilles-de-paris-brothersviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Discover the music of the De Paris Brothers from Crawfordsville, Indiana. The two performed with some of the greatest legends of jazz music, including Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and more. 00:59:00Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 This week we’ll explore the music of Hoosier jazz pianist Jack Wilson. The Fort Wayne, Indiana native recorded for some of the biggest labels in jazz music, including Blue Note and Atlantic Records; and he performed with some of the most significant figures in American music, from Dinah Washington to Roy Ayers. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/the-music-of-jack-wilsonhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/the-music-of-jack-wilsonviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Explore the music of Hoosier jazz pianist Jack Wilson, who recorded for some of the biggest labels in jazz music and performed with some of the most significant figures in American music.00:58:52Thu, 10 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 In observance of Black History Month, Kyle Long will be featuring historic Black musicians from across Indiana all month long. This week, explore the music of Evansville, Indiana's Belford “Sinky” Hendricks. You may not recognize Belford Hendricks by name, but you’ve likely heard the music he wrote and arranged for artists including Nat “King” Cole and Aretha Franklin. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/the-music-of-belford-sinky-hendrickshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/the-music-of-belford-sinky-hendricksviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Explore the music of Evansville, Indiana's Belford “Sinky” Hendricks. You may not recognize Belford Hendricks by name, but you’ve likely heard the music he wrote and arranged. 00:28:47Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 This week we'll listen back to our 2015 interview with Moe Whittemore, who passed away recently. In the 1970s, Moe opened the 700 West studio and record label in the living room of his family’s home in New Palestine, Indiana. During the studio’s run, Moe recorded a diverse array of Indiana music - from early electronic sounds, bluegrass, funk, heavy metal, and psychedelic rock. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/moe-whittemore-and-700-westhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/moe-whittemore-and-700-westviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)In the 1970s, Moe Whittemore opened the 700 West studio in the living room of his family’s home in New Palestine, Indiana. During the studio’s run, Moe recorded a diverse array of Indiana music. 00:58:56Thu, 27 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Trombonist Ernest Stuart has worked extensively in the Naptown scene, performing and recording with Rob Dixon, Jared Thompson, and Clint Breeze and The Groove. He’s also performed around the world with artists including Aretha Franklin, The Roots, Red Baraat, and more. This week, Stuart joins Kyle Long to talk about his career and his admiration for Indianapolis trombone legend J.J. Johnson. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/trombonist-ernest-stuarthttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/trombonist-ernest-stuartviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Trombonist Ernest Stuart has worked extensively in the Naptown music scene and performed around the world with artists including Aretha Franklin, The Roots, John Legend, Red Baraat, and more. 00:58:51Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Indiana lost some of its most prominent and important musicians in 2021 - from iconic figures like the jazz legend Slide Hampton, to up and coming voices like Eugene Vincent. This week we’ll say a final goodbye to the Indiana musicians we lost last year. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/in-memoriam-2021https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/in-memoriam-2021viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Indiana lost some of its most prominent and important musicians in 2021 - from iconic figures to up and coming voices. This week we’ll say a final goodbye to the Indiana musicians we lost last year. 00:58:59Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 This week Kyle Long speaks with house music producer Oliver Lastname, also known as Jeremy “Jace” Wallace, a prolific video director in the Indianapolis music scene. Long also talks to the experimental pop artist Percbuddy, a project created by the Indianapolis-born high school student Moses Kaufmann. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/music-producer-oliver-lastnamehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/music-producer-oliver-lastnameviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week Kyle Long speaks with house music producer Oliver Lastname, a prolific video director, as well as experimental pop artist Percbuddy. 00:58:57Fri, 07 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 This week Kyle Long listens back at some of his favorite local music, and interviews of 2021, and looks ahead to some of the interviews he'll be featuring in 2022. Enjoy music and words from artists including Emily Wells, Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign, Skypp, 81355, Pavel and Direct Contact, Public Universal Friend, Hanna Benn, and Marcus Jade. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/2021-year-in-reviewhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/2021-year-in-reviewviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week Kyle Long listens back at some of his favorite local music, and interviews of 2021, and looks ahead to some of the interviews he'll be featuring in 2022. 00:58:58Thu, 30 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 This week we're enjoying music from Santa Claus... Santa Claus, Indiana to be specific. We’ll look back on the work of Ray Scrivener. Ray found success working in the country music industry before moving to Santa Claus, Indiana to build his own music empire. The records Ray issued have become cult classics among fans of psychedelic garage rock, rhythm and blues, and rockabilly music. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/music-from-santa-claushttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/music-from-santa-clausviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week we're enjoying music from Santa Claus... Santa Claus, Indiana to be specific. We’ll look back on the work of the songwriter, music publisher and record producer Ray Scrivener. 00:58:43Wed, 22 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Director Lisa Rovner’s important new documentary “Sisters With Transistors” explores the stories of electronic music’s female pioneers. Indiana has produced many extraordinary women who’ve made important contributions to electronic music. This week, enjoy music and words from artists including Priscilla Mclean, Suzanne Ciani, Hanna Benn, the all-woman synth rock band Software and more. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/hoosier-sisters-with-transistorshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/hoosier-sisters-with-transistorsviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Indiana has produced many extraordinary women who’ve made important contributions to electronic music. This week, enjoy music and words from Priscilla Mclean, Suzanne Ciani, Hanna Benn and more. 00:59:00Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 This week Kyle Long talks with Hal McGee. During the 1980s, Hal and his former partner Debbie Jaffe recorded and released groundbreaking noise music and industrial music on an underground cassette label called Cause and Effect, operating out of their apartment in downtown Indianapolis. Though the label functioned as a modest, do-it-yourself project, Cause and Effect had a global impact. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/hal-mcgees-underground-noisehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/hal-mcgees-underground-noiseviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)During the 1980s, Hal McGee and his former partner Debbie Jaffe recorded and released groundbreaking noise music and industrial music on an underground cassette label called Cause and Effect. 00:59:04Fri, 10 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 This week we explore the career of Indianapolis jazz keyboardist, composer, and arranger Steve Allee. Among his many accomplishments, Allee toured with jazz legend Buddy Rich as a teenager, co-founded the Baron Von Ohlen Quintet - a groundbreaking 1970s Indianapolis jazz ensemble, and served as musical director for the Bob and Tom radio show. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/steve-alleehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/steve-alleeviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Among his many accomplishments, Steve Allee toured with jazz legend Buddy Rich as a teenager, co-founded the Baron Von Ohlen Quintet, and served as musical director for the Bob and Tom radio show. 00:59:02Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 This week on Cultural Manifesto we pay tribute to the legendary Indianapolis composer, arranger, and trombonist Slide Hampton. Slide Hampton passed away earlier this week. He was 89 years old. Slide was one of the most accomplished musicians to emerge from the Indianapolis scene. He was a two time Grammy winner, and a recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters award. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/remembering-slide-hamptonhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/remembering-slide-hamptonviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week we honor legendary trombonist Slide Hampton. Slide was one of the most accomplished musicians to emerge from Indianapolis, performing with some of the greatest names in American music. 00:58:51Wed, 24 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 This week, Kyle Long looks back at the life and music of Caroline Peyton, one of the most powerful voices in the history of Indiana music. She was adept at performing a diverse variety of music, including jazz, folk and psychedelic rock. During her career, Peyton recorded experimental free-form art music and provided vocals for Disney movies including Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and Pocahontas. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/the-life-and-music-of-caroline-peytonhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/the-life-and-music-of-caroline-peytonviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Explore the life and music of Caroline Peyton, one of the most powerful voices in the history of Indiana music. Peyton performed across a variety of genres and providing vocals for Disney films. 00:59:01Thu, 18 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 This week Kyle Long talks with Grammy Award-winning jazz trumpeter and Oscar-nominated film composer Terence Blanchard. Earlier this year, Blanchard made international news when his opera “Fire Shut Up in My Bones” was performed at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. This was the first performance of an opera composed by an African American in the Met’s 138 year history. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/terence-blanchardhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/terence-blanchardviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Terence Blanchard's opera “Fire Shut Up in My Bones” was the first the opera composed by an African American to be performed at New York City's Metropolitan Opera in its 138 year history. 00:58:53Thu, 11 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 The Walker Theatre is reopening after a long period of renovation. This week we’ll look at two upcoming events at the Walker.  We’ll be speaking with jazz drummer Kenny Phelps, he’s hosting an autobiographical music review titled The Artisan. We’ll also talk with playwright Vernon A. Williams, the author of "Price of Progress: The IUPUI and Indiana Ave Story”. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/the-return-of-the-walker-theatrehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/the-return-of-the-walker-theatreviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week we’ll look at two upcoming events at the newly renovated Walker Theatre with jazz drummer Kenny Phelps and playwright Vernon A. Williams. 00:58:59Thu, 04 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400 This week we're revisiting a conversation with Don Worsham and Steve Everitt of Radio Free Naptown. From 1968 to 1972 a group of brilliant young Indianapolis pirate radio broadcasters unified their skills and talents to create the “bootleg” radio station WRFN. The “electronics whiz-kids” operating WRFN evaded the FCC for four years - even transmitting from a horse pasture to elude detection. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/radio-free-naptown-rebroadcasthttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/radio-free-naptown-rebroadcastviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week we're revisiting our conversation with Don Worsham and Steve Everitt. From 1968-1972, they were part of a group of Indianapolis pirate radio broadcasters who created Radio Free Naptown. 00:58:47Wed, 27 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 A sound map is a sonic representation of a specific site or location. This week, we'll explore two different projects that have created sound maps of Indianapolis. Eric Salazar joins Kyle Long to discuss Classical Music Indy's CMI City Sounds series. Then, we'll listen to Kyle's 2017 conversation with Michael Kaufmann, the founder of Sound Expeditions, a collection of 30 site-specific pieces. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/indianapolis-sound-mapshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/indianapolis-sound-mapsviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)A sound map is a sonic representation of a specific site or location. This week, Kyle Long explores two different projects that have created sound maps of Indianapolis. 00:59:01Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Join guest-host Karla Lopez-Owens for a special Hispanic Heritage Month edition of Cultural Manifesto. Enjoy an hour of Hispanic Hoosier music from the past and present including Rick Espinoza, Paula Monsalve, Amanda Perez and more. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/hispanic-heritage-monthhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/hispanic-heritage-monthviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Join guest-host Karla Lopez-Owens for a special Hispanic Heritage Month edition of Cultural Manifesto. Enjoy an hour of Hispanic Hoosier music from the past and present. 00:58:57Thu, 14 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Kyle Long talks with the Indianapolis jazz guitarist Charlie Ballantine about his new double album titled “Reflections/Introspection: The Music of Thelonious Monk”, featuring Ballantine's arrangements of compositions by the jazz icon Thelonious Monk. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/charlie-ballantines-tribute-to-thelonious-monkhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/charlie-ballantines-tribute-to-thelonious-monkviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Indianapolis jazz guitarist Charlie Ballantine discusses his new double album titled “Reflections/Introspection: The Music of Thelonious Monk.” 00:58:58Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Kyle Long talks with Jody Friend of Public Universal Friend about the band's debut album "Perennials." The record served as a coming out for Jody, the group’s vocalist and songwriter, who used the project’s release to publicly acknowledge her identity as a trans woman. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/public-universal-friendhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/public-universal-friendviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Jody Friend of Public Universal Friend discusses the band's debut album "Perennials." The record served as a coming out for Jody, who used it to publicly acknowledge her identity as a trans woman. 00:58:51Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Kyle Long explores this year's edition of the Lotus World Music and Arts Festival in Bloomington, Indiana. Every year, Lotus Festival brings musicians from across the world to the Hoosier state for an exciting weekend of music and culture. Hear from artists performing at this year's festival, including the Bloomington-based singer-songwriter David Dávila González of Matixando. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/lotus-festival-2021https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/lotus-festival-2021viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Explore this year's edition of the Lotus World Music and Arts Festival in Bloomington, Indiana. Hear from artists performing at this year's festival, including David Dávila González of Matixando. 00:59:00Thu, 23 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Naptown drummer Richard ”Sleepy” Floyd is a fixture in the Indy jazz scene, and he’s also one of the curators of the 2021 Indy Jazz Fest. Sleepy joins Kyle Long this week to talk about this year's roster - which features Thundercat, Moonchild, Victor Wooten, Cory Henry, and many others - along with Native Sun’s ”Legalize Being Black," a composition addressing the Black Lives Matter movement. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/richard-sleepy-floyd-indy-jazz-fest-2021https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/richard-sleepy-floyd-indy-jazz-fest-2021viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Drummer Richard ”Sleepy” Floyd presents a preview of the 2021 Indy Jazz Fest. He also shares tracks from Native Sun’s ”Legalize Being Black," a composition addressing the Black Lives Matter movement. 00:58:51Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Orval “Baggie” Hardimon is a legend of the Kokomo music scene. This week, Kyle Long shares rare records released by Hardimon in the 1940s, as well as an unreleased recording from Hardimon’s Kokomo home in 1961 featuring the iconic jazz organist, Jimmy Smith. This episode also celebrates the 50th anniversary of Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On” — an album featuring three songs co-written by Indianapolis-born James Nyx, Jr. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/orval-baggie-hardimon-kokomo-legendhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/orval-baggie-hardimon-kokomo-legendviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Orval “Baggie” Hardimon, legend of the Kokomo music scene, is spotlighted in this week’s episode. Kyle Long showcases rare and unreleased work by Hardimon, as well as celebrating the 50th anniversary of an album co-written by a Hoosier — Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On.” 00:58:54Thu, 09 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 This week Kyle Long's guest is veteran indie rock musician Daniel Smith. You may know Smith from his work with the Danielson Famile, or his solo project Brother Daniel. Kyle talks with Smith about the music he composed for the film "Electric Jesus", a coming-of-age comedy about a fictitious Christian hair metal band named 316. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/daniel-smith-and-electric-jesushttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/daniel-smith-and-electric-jesusviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)You may know Daniel Smith from his work with the Danielson Famile, or his solo project Brother Daniel. This week, Kyle Long talks with Smith about the music he composed for the film "Electric Jesus." 00:59:05Wed, 01 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Enjoy an hour of words and music with the Grammy-winning blues legend Bobby Rush, known as the "King of the Chitlin' Circuit". He and Kyle Long discuss his time performing on Indiana Avenue with Muddy Waters during the early 1950s. Rush has a new book out titled "I Ain't Studdin' Ya: My American Blues Story." https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/bobby-rush-from-the-avenue-to-beale-streethttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/bobby-rush-from-the-avenue-to-beale-streetviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Enjoy an hour of music and stories from the Grammy-winning blues legend Bobby Rush.00:58:53Wed, 25 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Kyle Long talks with Indianapolis folk musician Rich Hynes. He has a new album out titled “Old Naptown Blues", a collection of eight songs that pay tribute to legendary Indianapolis musicians like Scrapper Blackwell and Yank Rachell, and historic Indianapolis neighborhoods like Stringtown, Brightwood, Mars Hill, and Fountain Square. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/rich-hynes-old-naptown-blueshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/rich-hynes-old-naptown-bluesviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Indianapolis folk musician Rich Hynes discusses his new album out titled “Old Naptown Blues", a collection of eight songs that pay tribute to legendary Indianapolis musicians and neighborhoods. 00:59:07Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Kyle Long continues his ongoing look at the history of Latinx music in Indiana with an hour of recordings from the pioneers of Hoosier Latin music. Explore rare and unreleased tracks from artists including Johnny Ramos and Los Latinos, Bob Najera, Rick Espinoza, and others. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/pioneers-of-hoosier-latin-musichttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/pioneers-of-hoosier-latin-musicviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Enjoy an hour of recordings from the pioneers of Hoosier Latin music, including rare and unreleased tracks from Johnny Ramos and Los Latinos, Bob Najera, Rick Espinoza, and others. 00:58:27Thu, 12 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Kyle Long discusses “Making a Killing Year” with its creator, Indianapolis-based composer, performer and multimedia artist Jordan Munson. Rebel Music returns with Karla Lopez, as she interviews Elysia Lucida Smith, the owner of Irvington Vinyl and Books about the relationship between music and activism. This episode also features a tribute to Eugene “Teddy” Vincent, the Indianapolis-based entrepreneur and musician who died tragically last weekend at the age of 33. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/jordan-munson-2021-08-04https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/jordan-munson-2021-08-04viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle Long discusses “A Killing Year” with creator Jordan Munson. Karla Lopez interviews Irvington Vinyl and Books owner Elysia Lucida Smith. Finally, a tribute to the late Indianapolis-based musician Eugene “Teddy” Vincent. 00:58:38Thu, 05 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Many years ago, Kyle Long purchased a mysterious hand-labeled reel-to-reel tape at an Indianapolis garage sale. This tape contained the only known recordings of the 1961 Indiana Jazz Festival, in Evansville, Indiana. The event featured performances from Duke Ellington, Dave Brubeck, The Staple Singers, and many others. This week, the music will be heard publicly for the first time in 60 years. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/the-forgotten-jazz-festhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/the-forgotten-jazz-festviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Years ago, Kyle Long purchased a mysterious tape at a garage sale. This tape contained the only known recordings of the 1961 Indiana Jazz Festival, in Evansville, Indiana 00:58:51Thu, 29 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Kyle Long talks with activist Mary Byrne. You may have heard of her work advocating for the LGBTQ+ community in Indiana, but Byrne also had a significant role in Hoosier music history. From 1978 to 1984, Byrne was the owner of Labyris, a feminist nightclub and music venue that hosted some of the biggest names in women’s music. She also served as the director of the National Women’s Music Festival. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/the-musical-legacy-of-mary-byrnehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/the-musical-legacy-of-mary-byrneviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)You may have heard of Mary Byrne's work advocating for the LGBTQ+ community in Indiana, but Byrne also had a significant role in Hoosier music history and women’s music across the country. 00:59:04Thu, 22 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Explore the music of the Hoosier songwriter J. Russel Robinson, an important figure in early jazz and blues music. Robinson was born in Indianapolis, and began composing hit songs while he was still a student at Shortridge High School. Some of the biggest stars in American music recorded Robinson’s songs, including Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Bessie Smith, Judy Garland, Ray Charles, and more. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/the-music-of-j-russel-robinsonhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/the-music-of-j-russel-robinsonviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Explore the music of Hoosier songwriter J. Russel Robinson, an important figure in early jazz and blues music. Robinson's songs were recorded by icons like Louis Armstrong, Bessie Smith and more. 00:58:51Wed, 14 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Pavel Polanco-Safadit and Leah Crane of the Indianapolis-based Latin jazz band Pavel and Direct Contact discuss their new album “Dia Bonito." Then, Brooklyn-based activist and musician Sonny Singh shares the latest single from his solo project, as well as some tracks that have influenced his work in music. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/pavel-and-direct-contact-sonny-singhhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/pavel-and-direct-contact-sonny-singhviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle talks with members of the Indianapolis-based Latin jazz band Pavel and Direct Contact about their new album “Dia Bonito." Activist and musician Sonny Singh shares music from his solo project. 00:58:48Wed, 07 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Meet Idris Busari, a Nigerian-born musician living in Goshen, Indiana who creates music under the name Omogo Reloaded. Kyle Long samples some of his music and talks with Idris about his work with Radio Horizonte, a bilingual radio station based in northern Indiana. Plus, Wendy Catalán Ruano shares her work as an immigrant rights activist with the Indiana Undocumented Youth Alliance and Cosecha. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/idris-busarihttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/idris-busariviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Idris Busari, a Nigerian-born musician who creates music under the name Omogo Reloaded, discusses his music and work with Radio Horizonte, a bilingual radio station based in northern Indiana. 00:58:54Wed, 30 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Part two of our series exploring the history of Software, an all-female Indianapolis synth-rock band Software, featuring the band's co-founder Lē Weaver. Software was active in Central Indiana from 1983 to 1986, and recorded two full length cassettes. The music of Software incorporated influences from electronic music, folk, progressive rock, and punk. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/le-weaver-part-twohttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/le-weaver-part-twoviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle Long presents part two of his interview with with Lē Weaver, a founding member of the all-female Indianapolis synth-rock band Software. Software was active in Central Indiana from 1983 to 1986. 00:58:55Thu, 24 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Kyle Long presents part one of a two-part series with Lē Weaver, a founding member of the all-female Indianapolis synth-rock band Software. Software was active in Central Indiana from 1983 to 1986, and recorded two full length cassettes. The music of Software incorporated influences from electronic music, folk, progressive rock, and punk. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/le-weaver-part-onehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/le-weaver-part-oneviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle Long presents part one of a two-part series with Lē Weaver, a founding member of the all-female Indianapolis synth-rock band Software. Software was active in Central Indiana from 1983 to 1986. 00:58:39Thu, 17 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 This week, Indianapolis-based visual artist Samuel E Vázquez discusses his electronic music project Errors and Lovers, and Congressman André Carson shares how his early years as an activist and rapper in Indianapolis shaped the work he does now in Washington D.C. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/samuel-e-vazquez-and-andre-carsonhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/samuel-e-vazquez-and-andre-carsonviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Visual artist Samuel E Vázquez discusses his music project Errors and Lovers. Then, Rep. André Carson shares how his early years as an activist and rapper in Indianapolis shaped his work today. 00:58:45Thu, 10 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Explore the debut album from 81355, an Indianapolis hip-hop supergroup featuring Oreo Jones, Sirius Black, and David “Moose” Adamson. The album is titled “This Time I'll Be of Use” and it features eight extraordinary tracks that combine surrealistic lyrical imagery, with adventurous electronic soundscapes. Plus, Karla Lopez talks with poet and LGBTQ+ activist Sylvia Thomas. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/81355-june-2021https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/81355-june-2021viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Explore the debut album from 81355, an Indianapolis hip-hop supergroup featuring Oreo Jones, Sirius Black, and David Moose Adamson. The album is titled This Time I'll Be of Use." 00:58:59Thu, 03 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Marcus Jade is not your typical blues artist. Though his music draws from the classic delta blues of the 1930s, Jade’s songs speak about important present-day issues like gentrification, police brutality, and the economic crisis brought on by the Coronavirus. Jade is currently based in Brooklyn, New York - but his music is deeply rooted in the Westside Indianapolis neighborhoods where he grew up. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/marcus-jadehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/marcus-jadeviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week, Kyle talks with blues musician Marcus Jade. Currently based in Brooklyn, New York, Jade's music is deeply rooted in the Westside Indianapolis neighborhoods where he grew up.00:58:49Thu, 27 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Indiana has an extraordinary legacy of soul music. This week we'll hear from two Indianapolis-based R&B artists that have new projects out: Keiana Whatley, and Taylor Hall.  We'll also have another edition of Rebel Music with Karla Lopez featuring Katherin Chi, an organizer with the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/indy-r-and-bhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/indy-r-and-bviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Indiana has an extraordinary legacy of soul music. This week we'll hear from two Indianapolis-based R&B artists that have new projects out: Keiana Whatley, and Taylor Hall. 00:58:26Wed, 19 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Indianapolis is not known as a hotbed for techno music - but the city has produced several noteworthy techno producers and DJs. This week, Kyle listen back on interviews with three prominent figures in the Indy techno music scene: Drake Strange, Adam Jay, and Lisa Smith, who works under the name Noncompliant. Plus, the legendary Indy funk musician Reggie Griffin and artist  Angelica Frausto. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/indianapolis-technohttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/indianapolis-technoviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Indianapolis is not known as a hotbed for techno music, but the city has produced several noteworthy techno producers and DJs including Drake Strange, Adam Jay, and Lisa Smith. 00:58:34Wed, 12 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Kyle Long speaks with visual artist Lobyn Hamilton about his latest work titled "One Nation Under A Groove Box Set," a 46 x 8 foot installation  inspired by the classic 1978 Funkadelic song and album. Then, entrepreneur Tom Battista shares stories from his time touring with Parliament-Funkadelic as a stage technician, and working many of the group's iconic stage props. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/one-nation-under-a-groovehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/one-nation-under-a-grooveviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Meet two Indy residents whose work has intersected with the Funkadelic piece One Nation Under A Groove: visual artist Lobyn Hamilton and former Parliament-Funkadelic stage technician Tom Battista. 00:58:42Thu, 06 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Singer-songwriter Emily Rodgers' music has been compared to Cat Power, Mazzy Star, and Neil Young. This week, we'll listen to tracks off Emily’s new album “I Will Be Gone,” and discuss her time growing up in Elkhart, Indiana. Plus, Karla Lopez will return with another edition of Rebel Music, featuring Claudia Montes Salinas, a co-founder of the Latino Youth Collective. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/emily-rodgershttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/emily-rodgersviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week's guest is singer-songwriter Emily Rodgers. Kyle Long features tracks off Emilys new album I Will Be Gone, and discusses her time growing up in Elkhart, IN. 00:58:56Wed, 28 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Kyle's guest is drummer Ian Chang of Son Lux. The two preview tracks off the new Son Lux album Tomorrows III, and discuss Chang’s work outside of Son Lux with artists including Moses Sumney. Plus, Karla Lopez will return with another edition of Rebel Music featuring Kyra Harvey, co-founder of Indy 10 Black Lives Matter. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/ian-changhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/ian-changviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle talks with drummer Ian Chang about the new Son Lux album Tomorrows III and Chang's work outside the band. Plus, Karla Lopez talks with Kyra Harvey, co-founder of Indy 10 Black Lives Matter. 00:59:02Wed, 21 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Kyle Long explores extraordinary vocal music from Indianapolis’ past and present, including new music from the Indianapolis based composer Hanna Benn and a look back at the music of the Four Freshmen, an innovative vocal ensemble  formed on the campus of Butler University. Plus, Karla Lopez speaks with voting rights advocate Cynthia Morraz. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/indiana-vocal-musichttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/indiana-vocal-musicviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle Long explores vocal music from Indianapolis past and present, including new music from the Indianapolis based composer Hanna Benn and a look back at the music of vocal group The Four Freshmen. 00:59:03Thu, 15 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Kyle Long continues exploring the rich history of Asian, African and Latin music traditions in Indiana, with music from Salaam, Santos Candelaria, Prince Julius Adeniyi, and Pavel & Direct Contact. Plus, another edition of Rebel Music with Karla Lopez featuring Dana Black, a prominent voice in Indiana politics. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/african-asian-and-latin-music-in-indiana-part-2https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/african-asian-and-latin-music-in-indiana-part-2viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle Long continues exploring the rich history of Asian, African and Latin music traditions in Indiana, with music from Salaam, Santos Candelaria, Prince Julius Adeniyi, and Pavel & Direct Contact. 00:59:12Wed, 07 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Kyle Long revisits his interviews with three Indiana artists who’ve brought the sounds of Africa, Latin America and Asia to Indiana audiences: electronic music producer Sutiweyu Sandoval, the African music DJ Stephan Vohito, and Teacher Ka, the founder of the Indianapolis Chinese Orchestra. Plus, Karla Lopez speaks with Lupe Pimentel of the Indiana Undocumented Youth Alliance. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/african-asian-and-latin-music-in-indianahttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/african-asian-and-latin-music-in-indianaviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Meet three Hoosier artists whove brought the sounds of Africa, Latin America and Asia to Indiana: Sutiweyu Sandoval, DJ Stephan Vohito, and Teacher Ka of the Indianapolis Chinese Orchestra. 00:59:23Wed, 31 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Indianapolis based emcee Skypp has a new album out titled King of Indiana. He joins Kyle Long to discuss his time in the Indianapolis hip-hop scene, and how he’s using his music to address the legacy of systemic racism in Indiana. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/emcee-skypphttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/emcee-skyppviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Indianapolis based emcee Skypp joins Kyle Long to discuss his time in the Indianapolis hip-hop scene, and how hes using his music to address the legacy of systemic racism in Indiana.00:58:49Wed, 24 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Kyle Long celebrates Women’s History Month by paying tribute to the legendary country music women of Indiana. Explore music from some of the nationally known stars of Indiana country music, as well as lesser known local recordings from across the Hoosier state. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/country-music-women-of-indianahttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/country-music-women-of-indianaviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle Long celebrates Womens History Month by paying tribute to the legendary country music women of Indiana, including nationally known stars and local recordings from across the Hoosier state. 00:58:45Wed, 17 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400 March is Women’s History Month, and this March is also the 100th anniversary of the birth of Vivian Carter, the co-founder of Vee Jay Records. During the 1950s, the label grew from a small independent operation into one of the most influential record labels in the history of American popular music. Today Vee Jay is regarded as the most successful Black owned record label of the pre-Motown era. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Vivian-Carterhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Vivian-Carterviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Gary, Indiana's Vivian Carter. During the 1950s, Carter co-founded the influential independent record label Vee-Jay Records. 00:59:02Wed, 10 Mar 2021 17:07:28 -0500 Kyle Long explores the musical legacy of Gary, Indiana’s Bud Pressner. His career in music stretched over 50 years, and covered an enormous terrain of musical expression, from big band music in the 1940s, to psychedelic rock, to Serbian-American folk music, to helping produce some of the most important electronic dance music records of the late 20th Century. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Gary-Indianas-Bud-Pressnerhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Gary-Indianas-Bud-Pressnerviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Explore the musical legacy of Gary, Indiana's Bud Pressner. His career in music stretched over 50 years and covered an enormous range of musical expression, from big bands to electronic dance music. 00:58:43Wed, 03 Mar 2021 17:29:36 -0500 Kyle Long talks with Indianapolis musicians Oreo Jones, Sirius Blvck, and David “Moose” Adamson about their new project 81355 (pronounced “Bless”). The group has been signed to 37d03d, a record label founded by Justin Vernon of Bon Iver, and Aaron and Bryce Dessner of The National. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/81355https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/81355viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Indy musicians Oreo Jones, Sirius Blvck, and David "Moose" Adamson preview their new project 81355, which was recently signed to 37d03d, a record label founded by members of Bon Iver and The National. 00:58:53Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:22:46 -0500 Explore the music of Note Records, an Indianapolis record label founded by brothers Mel and Jerry Herman during the 1950s. Note was perhaps the important Indianapolis record label of the early rock and roll era, issuing music from a variety of genres, including rockabilly, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, and jazz. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Note-Recordshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Note-Recordsviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Explore the music of Note Records, an influential Indianapolis record label founded by brothers Mel and Jerry Herman during the early rock and roll era of 1950s. 00:58:42Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:27:40 -0500 Enjoy words and music with this year's Art & Soul performers, including Yadin Kol, Bashiri Asad, Chris Pitts, Staci McCrackin, Clint Breeze, and Ashlee Baskin. Now in its 25th year, the Indianapolis festival celebrates Black voices across the city. While traditionally hosted at the Artsgarden, the festival has moved online in 2021 due to ongoing COVID-19 health and safety concerns. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/art-soul-2021https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/art-soul-2021viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Enjoy words and music with this year's Art & Soul performers, including Yadin Kol, Bashiri Asad, Chris Pitts, Staci McCrackin, Clint Breeze, and Ashlee Baskin. 00:58:34Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:34:14 -0500 Explore the work of the celebrated folklorist, musician, and painter Art Rosenbaum. During the mid-20th century, Rosenbaum made a series of field recordings of traditional Indiana music. Art's work documenting Hoosier musicians like blues guitarist Scrapper Blackwell and fiddler John W. Summers resulted in the production of several critically acclaimed albums during the 1960s. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/The-Field-Recordings-of-Art-Rosenbaumhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/The-Field-Recordings-of-Art-Rosenbaumviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Explore the work of the celebrated folklorist, musician, and painter Art Rosenbaum. During the mid-20th century, Rosenbaum made a series of field recordings of traditional Indiana music.00:58:33Wed, 03 Feb 2021 14:53:54 -0500 From the murder of Greencastle's Pearl Bryan in 1896, to the killing of Indianapolis rapper Lil Bango in 2012, Kyle Long explores the ways musicians have attempted to humanize and memorialize the tragic loss of life in Indiana through song. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Indiana-Songs-of-Murder-Death-and-Tragedyhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Indiana-Songs-of-Murder-Death-and-Tragedyviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle Long explores the ways musicians have attempted to humanize and memorialize the tragic loss of life in Indiana through song.00:58:54Thu, 28 Jan 2021 15:35:39 -0500 Kyle Long features an hour of historic music written and performed by inmates at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City, Indiana, including country songs by Hank Ferguson, blues from Eugene Rhodes, a rare recording of Indianapolis poet Etheridge Knight singing, and an infamous 1974 recording of "John the Baptist", a rock opera written and performed by Indiana State Prison inmates. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Historic-Music-Written-and-Performed-by-Inmateshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Historic-Music-Written-and-Performed-by-Inmatesviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle Long features an hour of historic music written and performed by inmates at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City, Indiana, including country songs by Hank Ferguson, blues from Eugene Rhodes, a rare recording of Indianapolis poet Etheridge Knight singing, and an infamous 1974 recording of "John the Baptist", a rock opera written and performed by Indiana State Prison inmates.00:58:37Fri, 22 Jan 2021 16:01:10 -0500 Kyle Long continues his ongoing tribute to the country music pioneers of central Indiana, including Bobby Helms, D.C. Mullins, Bryant Wilson and The Kentucky Ramblers, Delmer Sexton, Ginny Allyn, and more. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Country-Music-Pioneers-of-Central-Indianahttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Country-Music-Pioneers-of-Central-Indianaviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle Long continues his ongoing tribute to the country music pioneers of central Indiana, including Bobby Helms, D.C. Mullins, Bryant Wilson and The Kentucky Ramblers, Delmer Sexton, Ginny Allyn, and more. 00:58:47Thu, 14 Jan 2021 18:06:07 -0500 Host Kyle Long looks back at some of his favorite interviews from 2020 - including a chat with the Bloomington, Indiana based Middle Eastern music ensemble Salaam. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Favorite-Interviews-from-2020https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Favorite-Interviews-from-2020viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Host Kyle Long looks back at some of his favorite interviews from 2020 - including a chat with the Bloomington, Indiana based Middle Eastern music ensemble Salaam. 00:58:30Thu, 07 Jan 2021 17:43:39 -0500 On this episode of Cultural Manifesto host Kyle Long speaks with guitarist and electronic music producer Rafiq Bhatia, best known for his work with Son Lux. They talk about the new Son Lux album Tomorrows II, and also discuss Rafiq's latest solo release Standards Volume 1, a collection of radically reworked jazz standards. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Rafiq-Bhatia-12-16-2020https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Rafiq-Bhatia-12-16-2020viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this episode of Cultural Manifesto host Kyle Long speaks with guitarist and electronic music producer Rafiq Bhatia, best known for his work with Son Lux. They talk about the new Son Lux album Tomorrows II, and also discuss Rafiq's latest solo release Standards Volume 1, a collection of radically reworked jazz standards.00:59:06Wed, 16 Dec 2020 17:49:20 -0500On this edition of Cultural Manifesto host Kyle Long pays tribute to Ron Miner, better known as DJ Indiana Jones. Ron Miner passed away last week at the age of 50.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/DJ-Indiana-Joneshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/DJ-Indiana-Jonesviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this edition of Cultural Manifesto host Kyle Long pays tribute to Ron Miner, better known as DJ Indiana Jones. Ron Miner passed away last week at the age of 50.00:58:41Thu, 10 Dec 2020 12:01:35 -0500 Host Kyle Long continues his tribute to the country music pioneers of Indianapolis with rare recordings from local country music record labels based in Fountain Square, Irvington, and Beech Grove. He also shares music from early Indianapolis country music radio stars like Darling Nellie Brown, and Evalina Stallard. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Country-Music-Pioneers-of-Indianapolis-12-02-2020https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Country-Music-Pioneers-of-Indianapolis-12-02-2020viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Host Kyle Long continues his tribute to the country music pioneers of Indianapolis with rare recordings from local country music record labels based in Fountain Square, Irvington, and Beech Grove. He also shares music from early Indianapolis country music radio stars like Darling Nellie Brown, and Evalina Stallard. 00:58:41Wed, 02 Dec 2020 14:35:31 -0500 Jared Thompson of Premium Blend joins host Kyle Long to discuss the band's new concert documentary film 38th & Postmodernism. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Jared-Thompson-of-Premium-Blendhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Jared-Thompson-of-Premium-Blendviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Jared Thompson of Premium Blend joins host Kyle Long to discuss the band's new concert documentary film 38th & Postmodernism. 00:58:44Wed, 18 Nov 2020 14:41:38 -0500 On this week's show Kyle shares live audio from the Jazz Kitchen's Naptown Sound concert series. Some performances shared are from Premium Blend, Sophie Faught, and Bashiri Asad. Kyle also asks a wide range of Indianapolis jazz musicians to define the "Naptown sound." https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Jazz-Kitchens-Naptown-Sound-Concert-Serieshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Jazz-Kitchens-Naptown-Sound-Concert-Seriesviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this week's show Kyle shares live audio from the Jazz Kitchen's Naptown Sound concert series. Some performances shared are from Premium Blend, Sophie Faught, and Bashiri Asad. Kyle also asks a wide range of Indianapolis jazz musicians to define the "Naptown sound." 00:58:47Wed, 11 Nov 2020 16:27:04 -0500 This week on Cultural Manifesto Kyle's guest is jazz harpist Jan Aldridge Clark. We' discuss her new album Moving Forward. The Moving Forward album was produced by Clark's son Willis, a prominent Indianapolis-based rapper and beatmaker. Moving Forward features a unique mix of harp music and hip-hop. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Jan-Aldridge-Clarkhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Jan-Aldridge-Clarkviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Cultural Manifesto Kyle's guest is jazz harpist Jan Aldridge Clark. We' discuss her new album Moving Forward. The Moving Forward album was produced by Clark's son Willis, a prominent Indianapolis-based rapper and beatmaker. Moving Forward features a unique mix of harp music and hip-hop. 00:58:47Wed, 04 Nov 2020 16:22:06 -0500 On this edition of Cultural Manifesto host Kyle Long continues a look at the history of country music in Indianapolis. During the mid-20th Century Indianapolis was home to a vibrant country music scene. Music is shared from Judy Perkins, Arnold Keith Storm, Eldon Baker and The Brown County Revelers, Oscar and Jaunita Shehan, Emry Arthur, The Swanee River Boys, and Jame Cole, a Black Indianapolis fiddler player who was active in the 1920s and '30s. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/CULTURAL-MANIFESTO-10-28-2020https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/CULTURAL-MANIFESTO-10-28-2020viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this edition of Cultural Manifesto host Kyle Long continues a look at the history of country music in Indianapolis. During the mid-20th Century Indianapolis was home to a vibrant country music scene. Music is shared from Judy Perkins, Arnold Keith Storm, Eldon Baker and The Brown County Revelers, Oscar and Jaunita Shehan, Emry Arthur, The Swanee River Boys, and Jame Cole, a Black Indianapolis fiddler player who was active in the 1920s and '30s. 00:58:42Wed, 28 Oct 2020 22:57:28 -0400 Joining host Kyle Long on this eiditon of Cultural Manifesto are Carrington Clinton, Pernell From Pike, Chris Pitts, and Jared Thompson of Clint Breeze and The Groove. The group previews tracks off their upcoming album Endtime Overture. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Clint-Breeze-and-The-Groove-10-21-2020https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Clint-Breeze-and-The-Groove-10-21-2020viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Joining host Kyle Long on this eiditon of Cultural Manifesto are Carrington Clinton, Pernell From Pike, Chris Pitts, and Jared Thompson of Clint Breeze and The Groove. The group previews tracks off their upcoming album Endtime Overture. 00:58:39Wed, 21 Oct 2020 16:31:02 -0400 On this edition of Cultural Manifesto host DJ Kyle Long shares recordings from Hoosier electronic music pioneers, including some rare unreleased music from composer Tom Jordan's 1978 multimedia performance Space Scape, which attracted over 4,000 attendees to the Indianapolis Museum of Art. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Hoosier-Electronic-Music-Pioneershttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Hoosier-Electronic-Music-Pioneersviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this edition of Cultural Manifesto host DJ Kyle Long shares recordings from Hoosier electronic music pioneers, including some rare unreleased music from composer Tom Jordan's 1978 multimedia performance Space Scape, which attracted over 4,000 attendees to the Indianapolis Museum of Art. 00:58:46Wed, 14 Oct 2020 16:32:26 -0400 This week on Cultural Manifesto Kyle is joined by Indianapolis jazz guitarist Charlie Ballantine. In this episode there is discussion of Charlie's new album Vonnegut, which features nine original compositions inspired by the work of Kurt Vonnegut. Track list: Words of Wisdom - You Made Me Everything Flo Garvin - I’m On the Outside Looking In Curtis Mayfield - Pusherman Montiques - Take Another Look Kurt Vonnegut and Dave Soldier - Annihilation Life Kurt Vonnegut and Dave Soldier - Duo For Clarinet & Meade Lux Lewis Charlie Ballantine - Eloise Metzger Charlie Ballantine - The Mind of Dwayne Hoover Charlie Ballantine - Kilgore in Timequake Charlie Ballantine - No Damn Cat, No Damn Cradle https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/charlie-ballantine-2https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/charlie-ballantine-2viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Cultural Manifesto Kyle is joined by Indianapolis jazz guitarist Charlie Ballantine. In this episode there is discussion of Charlie's new album Vonnegut, which features nine original compositions inspired by the work of Kurt Vonnegut. 00:58:49Wed, 07 Oct 2020 16:28:06 -0400 In this episdoe of Cultural Manifesto Kyle Long features the second half of his conversation with the Indiana punk rock and new wave music pioneer Jim Skafish. The two discuss the 40th anniversary reissue of his self-titled debut album Skafish. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Skafish-Part-2https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Skafish-Part-2viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)In this episdoe of Cultural Manifesto Kyle Long features the second half of his conversation with the Indiana punk rock and new wave music pioneer Jim Skafish. The two discuss the 40th anniversary reissue of his self-titled debut album Skafish.00:59:10Fri, 02 Oct 2020 17:42:17 -0400Kyle Long interviews Northwest Indiana punk rock and new wave music pioneer Skafish. We discuss the 40th anniversary reissue of Skafish's self-titled debut album, which addressed issues like homophobia and body shaming years before these topics entered the national dialogue. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Skafish-Part-1https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Skafish-Part-1viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle Long interviews Northwest Indiana punk rock and new wave music pioneer Skafish. We discuss the 40th anniversary reissue of Skafish's self-titled debut album, which addressed issues like homophobia and body shaming years before these topics entered the national dialogue. 00:59:13Thu, 24 Sep 2020 16:08:24 -0400Kyle spins music from Lotus performers, and talks with Lotus Fest's executive director Tamara Lowenthal. he is also joined by vocalist Nohelia Sosa of Nohe Y Sus Santos, one of the featured acts at this year's Lotus Fest. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Lotus-World-Music-and-Arts-Festivalhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Lotus-World-Music-and-Arts-Festivalviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle spins music from Lotus performers, and talks with Lotus Fest's executive director Tamara Lowenthal. he is also joined by vocalist Nohelia Sosa of Nohe Y Sus Santos, one of the featured acts at this year's Lotus Fest. 00:59:18Thu, 17 Sep 2020 16:05:39 -0400In this episode Kyle speaks with Indianapolis drummer, bandleader, and beat maker Carrington Clinton - better known as Clint Breeze. His new album We Good builds on his past work mixing jazz and hip-hop with themes of social justice.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Clint-Breezehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Clint-Breezeviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)In this episode Kyle speaks with Indianapolis drummer, bandleader, and beat maker Carrington Clinton - better known as Clint Breeze. His new album We Good builds on his past work mixing jazz and hip-hop with themes of social justice.00:29:36Thu, 10 Sep 2020 12:10:38 -0400 Joining host Kyle Long are Nicole O'Neal, Greg O'Neill, and Natasha O'Neill of the Indianapolis band Wife Patrol. We'll be listening to tracks off their new record Too Prickly for This World. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Wife-Patrolhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Wife-Patrolviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Joining host Kyle Long are Nicole O'Neal, Greg O'Neill, and Natasha O'Neill of the Indianapolis band Wife Patrol. We'll be listening to tracks off their new record Too Prickly for This World.00:59:04Wed, 02 Sep 2020 17:00:17 -0400This week, Kyle Long continues his ongoing tribute to the country music pioneers of Indianapolis, featuring music by early Indianapolis country music radio stars like T. Texas Tyler, Bill Haley, and Wilma Lee Cooper; along with music from homegrown Indianapolis favorites like the Hoosier Hot Shots, Charlie Stewart, and Sonny Grubbs. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Country-Music-Pioneers-of-Indianapolis-08-26-2020https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Country-Music-Pioneers-of-Indianapolis-08-26-2020viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week, Kyle Long continues his ongoing tribute to the country music pioneers of Indianapolis, featuring music by early Indianapolis country music radio stars like T. Texas Tyler, Bill Haley, and Wilma Lee Cooper; along with music from homegrown Indianapolis favorites like the Hoosier Hot Shots, Charlie Stewart, and Sonny Grubbs. 00:59:01Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:21:25 -0400 This week Kyle's guest is composer and vocalist Ryan Lott of Son Lux. The group's new album "Tomorrows I" is discussed. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Ryan-Lott-of-Son-Luxhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Ryan-Lott-of-Son-Luxviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week Kyle's guest is composer and vocalist Ryan Lott of Son Lux. The group's new album "Tomorrows I" is discussed.00:59:08Wed, 19 Aug 2020 17:09:20 -0400 During the 1950s Indianapolis was home to a thriving doo-wop music scene, particularly on Indiana Avenue where artists including The Four Sounds, The Counts, and The Monograms flourished. On this week's edition of Cultural Manifesto host Kyle Long shares a selection of Indianapolis doo-wop classics. He also speaks with several notable Indianapolis musicians who got their start singing doo-wop. Tracklist: Ink Spots - If I Didn’t Care The Lamplighters - Believe in Me The Lamplighters - Bo Peep Sarah McLawler and The Syncoettes - Love Sweet Love The Counts - Sally Walker Hampton Sisters - My Heart Tells Me The Students - I’m So Young The Teasers - How Could You Hurt Me So Monograms - My Baby Dearest Darling Dottie Ferguson & The Five Stars - Slow Burn Chordells - Quit While You're Ahead Four Sounds - The Ring Four Sounds - Someone To Show Me the Way Lois Blaine and the Four Sounds - I Need You So Essquires - When I Fall in Love The Vanguards - You’re Breaking My Heart Embers - I’m Only Human https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Indianapolis-Doo-Wop-Historyhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Indianapolis-Doo-Wop-Historyviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)During the 1950s Indianapolis was home to a thriving doo-wop music scene, particularly on Indiana Avenue where artists including The Four Sounds, The Counts, and The Monograms flourished. On this week's edition of Cultural Manifesto host Kyle Long shares a selection of Indianapolis doo-wop classics. He also speaks with several notable Indianapolis musicians who got their start singing doo-wop.00:59:04Wed, 12 Aug 2020 16:48:40 -0400 On this week's show host Kyle Long pays tribute to steel guitar masters of Indiana. During the mid-20th Century Indiana produced several important steel guitarists who made significant contributions to the instrument's development. Kyle plays music from Herb Remington, Bud Isaacs, Johnny Sibert, "Sneaky" Pete Kleinow, Buddy Emmons, and The Harlin Brothers, who are credited with inventing the pedal steel guitar in Indianapolis during the 1930s. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Steel-Guitar-in-Indianapolishttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Steel-Guitar-in-Indianapolisviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this week's show host Kyle Long pays tribute to steel guitar masters of Indiana. 00:59:02Wed, 05 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Joining Kyle this week is the Indianapolis-based hip-hop artist Retro. We hear his new single "Cripple Cool," an autobiographical track featuring rhymes laced with wit and humor, as Retro raps about living with cerebral palsy. Tracklist for this week's show: Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five - The Message Kool Moe Dee - I Go To Work Retro - Cripple Cool Midsouth - Why? Anderson .Paak - Lockdown Lil Baby - The Bigger Picture Taylor Hall - I Can’t Breathe https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Hip-Hop-Artist-Retrohttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Hip-Hop-Artist-Retroviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Joining Kyle this week is the Indianapolis-based hip-hop artist Retro. We hear his new single "Cripple Cool," an autobiographical track featuring rhymes laced with wit and humor, as Retro raps about living with cerebral palsy.00:59:02Wed, 29 Jul 2020 16:14:25 -0400 This week on Cultural Manifesto host Kyle Long pays tribute to some of the pioneers of Indianapolis country music. During the mid-20th Century there were dozens of Indianapolis nightclubs, and record labels catering to the growing popularity of country music. While radio and television programs like the Indiana Hoedown, WIBC Jamboree, and Hoosier Barn Dance broadcast local and national country music stars into central Indiana homes. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Country-music-pioneers-of-Indianapolishttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Country-music-pioneers-of-Indianapolisviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Cultural Manifesto host Kyle Long pays tribute to some of the pioneers of Indianapolis country music. During the mid-20th Century there were dozens of Indianapolis nightclubs, and record labels catering to the growing popularity of country music. While radio and television programs like the Indiana Hoedown, WIBC Jamboree, and Hoosier Barn Dance broadcast local and national country music stars into central Indiana homes. 00:59:01Thu, 23 Jul 2020 16:07:46 -0400 Indianapolis has been home to many extraordinary guitar players beyond Wes Montgomery. This week Kyle long features music from a few of those artists this week, including: Bill Jennings, Floyd Smith, Steven Weakley, Paul Weeden, Scrapper Blackwell, and others. Plus, author and historian David Williams discusses a 1962 appearance from Jimi Hendrix on Indiana Avenue. According to legend, Hendrix lost a guitar battle to the Indianapolis guitarist Alphonso Young of The Presidents. Tracklist: Funk Inc. - Gimme Your Love Funk Inc. - They Tryin’ To Get Me Bill Jennings - It Ain’t Necessarily So Bill Jennings - Dark Eyes Bill Jennings - Big Boy Floyd Smith - Floyd Smith’s Guitar Blues (Excerpt) Floyd Smith - Relaxin’ With Floyd Smith Paul Weeden - Flat Foot The Presidents - Shoe Shine Part 1 Scrapper Blackwell - Nobody Knows You When You’re Down And Out Scrapper Blackwell - Sally In The Alley Blues https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/indianapolis-guitar-greatshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/indianapolis-guitar-greatsviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week Kyle long features music from a few of those artists this week, including: Bill Jennings, Floyd Smith, Steven Weakley, Paul Weeden, Scrapper Blackwell, and others. 00:58:39Wed, 15 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400 This week, Kyle Long explores the history of Radio Free Naptown, an illegal pirate radio station that operated in Indianapolis from 1968 to 1972. He's joined by two of the station's founders, Don Worsham and Steve Everitt. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Radio-Free-Naptownhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Radio-Free-Naptownviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week, Kyle Long explores the history of Radio Free Naptown, an illegal pirate radio station that operated in Indianapolis from 1968 to 1972. He's joined by two of the station's founders, Don Worsham and Steve Everitt.00:58:57Wed, 08 Jul 2020 16:51:53 -0400 Kyle is joined this week this week by Indianapolis music legend Rondey Stepp. The two discuss Rodney's recent battle with COVID-19. Doctors at IU Health North referred to Stepp as the "miracle patient" after his dramatic recovery from the disease. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Rondey-Stepphttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Rondey-Steppviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle is joined this week this week by Indianapolis music legend Rondey Stepp. The two discuss Rodney's recent battle with COVID-19. Doctors at IU Health North referred to Stepp as the "miracle patient" after his dramatic recovery from the disease.00:58:58Wed, 01 Jul 2020 15:45:47 -0400 Kyle Long speaks with the Indianapolis musician and producer Grover Wilcher about his years performing with the R&B group World Entity, and his work recording and releasing early Indianapolis rap music from groups including Tibbs Street Posse and B.M.W. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Grover-Wilcherhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Grover-Wilcherviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle Long speaks with the Indianapolis musician and producer Grover Wilcher about his years performing with the R&B group World Entity, and his work recording and releasing early Indianapolis rap music from groups including Tibbs Street Posse and B.M.W. 00:58:54Thu, 25 Jun 2020 15:57:13 -0400 On this episode of Cultural Manifesto week Kyle's guest is Juan Antonio Cuellar, the head digitizing engineer of the Strachwitz Frontera Collection, the largest archive of Mexican and Mexican-American music in existence. Juan has spent the last 18 years personally digitizing and archiving over 120,000 recordings in this collection, and he selected a few favorites to share on Cultural Manifesto. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Juan-Antonio-Cuellarhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Juan-Antonio-Cuellarviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this episode of Cultural Manifesto week Kyle's guest is Juan Antonio Cuellar, the head digitizing engineer of the Strachwitz Frontera Collection, the largest archive of Mexican and Mexican-American music in existence. Juan has spent the last 18 years personally digitizing and archiving over 120,000 recordings in this collection, and he selected a few favorites to share on Cultural Manifesto. 00:58:53Thu, 18 Jun 2020 15:26:22 -0400 This week's show features an interview with Taylor Hall, a nineteen-year-old musician/activist. Hall is a member of Black Women in Charge, the organization behind the Saturday, June 6, 2020 historic protest at the Indiana Statehouse. Hall performs a song written in tribute to George Floyd titled "I Can't Breathe." https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Taylor-Hallhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Taylor-Hallviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week's show features an interview with Taylor Hall, a nineteen-year-old musician/activist. Hall is a member of Black Women in Charge, the organization behind the Saturday, June 6, 2020 historic protest at the Indiana Statehouse. Hall performs a song written in tribute to George Floyd titled "I Can't Breathe."00:58:59Thu, 11 Jun 2020 15:12:16 -0400 This week, Kyle Long features Indiana music of peaceful protest, including an interview with Tyron Cooper, a professor with Indiana University's African American and African Diaspora Studies department. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Tyron-Cooper-06-04-2020https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Tyron-Cooper-06-04-2020viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week, Kyle Long features Indiana music of peaceful protest, including an interview with Tyron Cooper, a professor with Indiana University's African American and African Diaspora Studies department.00:59:04Thu, 04 Jun 2020 19:01:11 -0400 The Indiana Avenue neighborhood is known for it's celebrated jazz history, but the Avenue was also a hotbed for early rock & roll and rhythm & blues music. On this week's show Kyle Long pays tribute to the rock & roll pioneers of Indiana Avenue. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Rock--Roll-Pioneers-of-Indiana-Avenuehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Rock--Roll-Pioneers-of-Indiana-Avenueviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)The Indiana Avenue neighborhood is known for it's celebrated jazz history, but the Avenue was also a hotbed for early rock & roll and rhythm & blues music. On this week's show Kyle Long pays tribute to the rock & roll pioneers of Indiana Avenue.00:59:01Fri, 29 May 2020 10:31:24 -0400 Joining Kyle Long on the show this week is John Loflin. The two discuss John's journey in music, from growing up playing country music in Fountain Square in the 1950s, to joining the first reggae band in Indianapolis during the 1980s. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/John-Loflinhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/John-Loflinviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Joining Kyle Long on the show this week is John Loflin. The two discuss John's journey in music, from growing up playing country music in Fountain Square in the 1950s, to joining the first reggae band in Indianapolis during the 1980s. 00:58:31Thu, 21 May 2020 17:30:16 -0400 On this week's show Kyle's guest is Elayne Jones, a world renown percussionist and the first Black woman in the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. Jones worked with some of the greatest orchestras and conductors of the 20th Century, including Leopold Stokowski and Duke Ellington. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Elayne-Joneshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Elayne-Jonesviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this week's show Kyle's guest is Elayne Jones, a world renown percussionist and the first Black woman in the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. Jones worked with some of the greatest orchestras and conductors of the 20th Century, including Leopold Stokowski and Duke Ellington. 00:59:00Thu, 14 May 2020 14:55:35 -0400 Host Kyle Long talks with Father Amde of the Watts Prophets, their 1971 debut release is widely regarded as the first rap album. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/The-Watts-Prophetshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/The-Watts-Prophetsviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Host Kyle Long talks with Father Amde of the Watts Prophets, their 1971 debut release is widely regarded as the first rap album. 00:58:35Thu, 07 May 2020 15:44:50 -0400 20 years ago host Kyle Long bought a box of vintage reel-to-reel tapes at a garage sale. Among the recordings was a fantastic demo containing an unreleased album by an obscure Indiana funk band called The Fatelics. After years of searching for the band, on this week's show Kyle meets The Fatelics' guitarist Rodney Wood, and listens to the group's long lost demo recordings. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/the-fatelicshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/the-fatelicsviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle interviews guitarist Rodney Wood, and listens to the The Fatelics's demo recordings.00:58:46Fri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400Host Kyle Long pays tribute to some of the legendary women of Indianapolis soul music, with interviews and music from: Lois Blaine, Aretta La Marre, The Pearls, The Indy's, The Sentimentals, Debbie Nelson, Mary Brown, and Niambi Steele of 24 Carat Black.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Legendary-Women-of-Indianapolis-Soul-Musichttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Legendary-Women-of-Indianapolis-Soul-Musicviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Host Kyle Long pays tribute to some of the legendary women of Indianapolis soul music, with interviews and music from: Lois Blaine, Aretta La Marre, The Pearls, The Indy's, The Sentimentals, Debbie Nelson, Mary Brown, and Niambi Steele of 24 Carat Black.00:57:41Thu, 23 Apr 2020 16:15:09 -0400 This week, Kyle takes a look at the NPR's Tiny Desk Contest. Small Studio Sessions producer Melissa Davis joins the show to discuss the evolution of the WFYI's music series and its connection to the Tiny Desk contest. Kyle also airs his chat 2017 Tiny Desk winners Tank and The Bangas, and shares his interview with this month's Small Studio artist Okara Imani. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/NPRs-Tiny-Desk-Contesthttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/NPRs-Tiny-Desk-Contestviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week, Kyle takes a look at the NPR's Tiny Desk Contest. Small Studio Sessions producer Melissa Davis joins the show to discuss the evolution of the WFYI's music series and its connection to the Tiny Desk contest. Kyle also airs his chat 2017 Tiny Desk winners Tank and The Bangas, and shares his interview with this month's Small Studio artist Okara Imani. 00:58:35Thu, 16 Apr 2020 16:57:44 -0400 This week Kyle's guests are Dena El Saffar and Tim Moore of Salaam, a Middle Eastern music ensemble based in Bloomington. Kyle shares tracks from their new album Mediterranean Nights. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Dena-El-Saffar-and-Tim-Moore-of-Salaamhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Dena-El-Saffar-and-Tim-Moore-of-Salaamviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week Kyle's guests are Dena El Saffar and Tim Moore of Salaam, a Middle Eastern music ensemble based in Bloomington. Kyle shares tracks from their new album Mediterranean Nights. 00:59:03Thu, 09 Apr 2020 12:34:50 -0400 On this week's show host Kyle Long looks back to the 1920s, '30s and '40s to examine how Indianapolis musicians dealt with the severe economic and social problems brought on by catastrophic events like the Great depression and World War II. Kyle focuses on the music of Leroy Carr, Scrapper Blackwell, Little Bill Gaither, and Emry Arthur. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Indy-Music-in-the-1920s-30s-and-40shttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Indy-Music-in-the-1920s-30s-and-40sviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this week's show host Kyle Long looks back to the 1920s, '30s and '40s to examine how Indianapolis musicians dealt with the severe economic and social problems brought on by catastrophic events like the Great depression and World War II. Kyle focuses on the music of Leroy Carr, Scrapper Blackwell, Little Bill Gaither, and Emry Arthur.00:58:32Thu, 02 Apr 2020 15:06:08 -0400 This week Kyle's guest is the Indianapolis jazz vocalist Sandy Lomax, who found success performing in Europe during the 1990s. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Sandy-Lomaxhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Sandy-Lomaxviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week Kyle's guest is the Indianapolis jazz vocalist Sandy Lomax, who found success performing in Europe during the 1990s.00:58:31Thu, 26 Mar 2020 17:42:05 -0400 On this episode of Cultural Manifesto Kyle is joined by rock musician Rick Espinoza, a pioneer of Mexican-America music in Indianapolis. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Rick-Espinozahttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Rick-Espinozaviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this episode of Cultural Manifesto Kyle is joined by rock musician Rick Espinoza, a pioneer of Mexican-America music in Indianapolis. 00:58:29Thu, 19 Mar 2020 15:16:40 -0400 On this edition of Cultural Manifesto Kyle Long's guest is jazz vocalist Yvonne Allu. Kyle and Yvonne listen to tracks off her new record 'Clymate Change.' https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Yvonne-Alluhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Yvonne-Alluviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this edition of Cultural Manifesto Kyle Long's guest is jazz vocalist Yvonne Allu. Kyle and Yvonne listen to tracks off her new record 'Clymate Change.'00:58:36Thu, 12 Mar 2020 15:40:20 -0400 This week on Cultural Manifesto host Kyle Long celebrates the 97th anniversary of the birth of jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery. Kyle shares interviews featuring Wes' family, friends, and fellow musicians - including Herbie Hancock, Zakir Hussain, and others. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Wes-Montgomery-Tributehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Wes-Montgomery-Tributeviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Cultural Manifesto host Kyle Long celebrates the 97th anniversary of the birth of jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery. Kyle shares interviews featuring Wes' family, friends, and fellow musicians - including Herbie Hancock, Zakir Hussain, and others. 00:58:20Thu, 05 Mar 2020 14:41:23 -0500 This week, Kyle talks with Indianapolis blues and R&B vocalist Debbie Nelson of the In Full Transition band. The two discuss her early years growing up along Indiana Avenue. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Debbie-Nelsonhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Debbie-Nelsonviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week, Kyle talks with Indianapolis blues and R&B vocalist Debbie Nelson of the In Full Transition band. The two discuss her early years growing up along Indiana Avenue.00:58:05Thu, 27 Feb 2020 15:22:28 -0500 This week Kyle's guests are Mike Woods and Sandy Lomax of the legendary Indianapolis funk band Soul Relation. We discuss the band's legacy, and listen to some excellent unreleased recordings the band made during the 1970s. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Soul-Relationhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Soul-Relationviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week Kyle's guests are Mike Woods and Sandy Lomax of the legendary Indianapolis funk band Soul Relation. We discuss the band's legacy, and listen to some excellent unreleased recordings the band made during the 1970s. 00:58:30Thu, 20 Feb 2020 14:21:12 -0500 This week host Kyle Long's guest is Indianapolis rapper/producer Willis. The two discuss his new album 'Welcome to the Universe.' https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Willishttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Willisviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week host Kyle Long's guest is Indianapolis rapper/producer Willis. The two discuss his new album 'Welcome to the Universe.'00:57:31Thu, 13 Feb 2020 15:18:10 -0500 Kyle's guests are pianist Rev. Marvin Chandler and vocalist Everett Greene, who have been performing jazz music together in Indianapolis for over twenty years. The conversation focuses on the life of Rev. Chandler, from his work in music, to his work as an activist for civil rights. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Rev-Marvin-Chandler-and-Everett-Greenehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Rev-Marvin-Chandler-and-Everett-Greeneviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle's guests are pianist Rev. Marvin Chandler and vocalist Everett Greene, who have been performing jazz music together in Indianapolis for over twenty years. The conversation focuses on the life of Rev. Chandler, from his work in music, to his work as an activist for civil rights.00:58:37Thu, 06 Feb 2020 15:21:47 -0500 This week, Kyle Long talks with Indianapolis-based DJ and electronic music producer D. Strange. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/D-Strangehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/D-Strangeviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week, Kyle Long talks with Indianapolis-based DJ and electronic music producer D. Strange.00:57:33Thu, 30 Jan 2020 14:36:45 -0500 This week, Kyle Long talks with jazz saxophonist Amanda Gardier about her new album "Flyover Country." https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Amanda-Gardier-96https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Amanda-Gardier-96viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week, Kyle Long talks with jazz saxophonist Amanda Gardier about her new album "Flyover Country."00:57:51Thu, 23 Jan 2020 16:58:48 -0500 Host Kyle Long pays tribute to 40 important musicians who passed away during 2019. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/A-Tribute-to-Artists-Who-Died-in-2019https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/A-Tribute-to-Artists-Who-Died-in-2019viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Host Kyle Long pays tribute to 40 important musicians who passed away during 2019.00:59:04Thu, 16 Jan 2020 17:13:21 -0500 This week Kyle Long revisits some of his favorite interviews of 2019, including: Tank and The Bangas, Lonnie Holley, Anila Agha, Amerikkken, and Destiny Muhammad. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Some-Favorite-Interviews-from-2019https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Some-Favorite-Interviews-from-2019viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week Kyle Long revisits some of his favorite interviews of 2019, including: Tank and The Bangas, Lonnie Holley, Anila Agha, Amerikkken, and Destiny Muhammad.00:57:32Fri, 10 Jan 2020 13:45:27 -0500Host Kyle Long pays tribute to Rev. James Davis, founder and lead vocalist of the Indianapolis soul group "The Vanguards". Davis passed away in October of 2019.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Late-Rev-James-Davishttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Late-Rev-James-Davisviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Host Kyle Long pays tribute to Rev. James Davis, founder and lead vocalist of the Indianapolis soul group "The Vanguards". Davis passed away in October of 2019.00:57:41Wed, 01 Jan 2020 16:16:35 -0500During the 1950s and '60s the Indianapolis Recorder held all-night Christmas concerts at the Walker Theatre. These concerts raised funds for families in need, and helped launch the careers of many Indianapolis musicians. Host Kyle Long speakes with several musicians who performed at these events.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/50s-and-60s-Christmas-Concerts-at-the-Walkerhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/50s-and-60s-Christmas-Concerts-at-the-Walkerviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)During the 1950s and '60s the Indianapolis Recorder held all-night Christmas concerts at the Walker Theatre. These concerts raised funds for families in need, and helped launch the careers of many Indianapolis musicians. Host Kyle Long speakes with several musicians who performed at these events.00:57:39Fri, 27 Dec 2019 13:21:00 -0500 This week, Kyle Long talks with Indianapolis rapper Skypp about his new album "U4U." https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Skypp-88https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Skypp-88viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week, Kyle Long talks with Indianapolis rapper Skypp about his new album "U4U."00:57:38Thu, 19 Dec 2019 14:16:45 -0500 This week, Kyle long talks with visual artist Anila Agha to discuss her new installation "This is Not a Refuge." Saxophonist Rob Dixon also joins the show to talk about his holiday themed concert at the Jazz Kitchen. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Anila-Agha-and-Rob-Dixonhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Anila-Agha-and-Rob-Dixonviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week, Kyle long talks with visual artist Anila Agha to discuss her new installation "This is Not a Refuge." Saxophonist Rob Dixon also joins the show to talk about his holiday themed concert at the Jazz Kitchen.00:58:14Thu, 12 Dec 2019 15:46:59 -0500 On this edition of Cultural Manifesto Kyle Long is joined in studio by Daniel Paquette, best known as the popular children's music performer Mr. Daniel. The two discuss how Paquette's past work performing experimental punk rock and anarchist folk music all coalesced into the children's music he creates as Mr. Daniel. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Daniel-Paquettehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Daniel-Paquetteviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this edition of Cultural Manifesto Kyle Long is joined in studio by Daniel Paquette, best known as the popular children's music performer Mr. Daniel. The two discuss how Paquette's past work performing experimental punk rock and anarchist folk music all coalesced into the children's music he creates as Mr. Daniel.00:58:46Thu, 05 Dec 2019 14:04:36 -0500 This week Kyle pays tribute to Indianapolis percussionist Raul Padro, who passed away last month. Also in theis episode, an interview with Crow Nation hip-hop artist @Supamanhiphop https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Raul-Padrohttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Raul-Padroviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week Kyle pays tribute to Indianapolis percussionist Raul Padro, who passed away last month. Also in theis episode, an interview with Crow Nation hip-hop artist @Supamanhiphop 00:59:07Wed, 27 Nov 2019 14:47:39 -0500 Host Kyle Long continues with his LAMP Records coverage, this week he speaks with members of the popular Indianapolis soul group Words of Wisdom. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Soul-Group-Words-of-Wisdomhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Soul-Group-Words-of-Wisdomviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Host Kyle Long continues with his LAMP Records coverage, this week he speaks with members of the popular Indianapolis soul group Words of Wisdom.00:59:12Wed, 20 Nov 2019 16:36:27 -0500 Kyle speaks with Bill Simmons, co-founder of Midnight Star. During the 1980s Midnight Star released a series of influential hit records merging electronic dance music with R&B - but Bill Simmons spent his early years performing with local funk and soul bands here in Indianapolis. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Bill-Simmonshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Bill-Simmonsviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle speaks with Bill Simmons, co-founder of Midnight Star. During the 1980s Midnight Star released a series of influential hit records merging electronic dance music with R&B - but Bill Simmons spent his early years performing with local funk and soul bands here in Indianapolis. 00:59:00Thu, 14 Nov 2019 14:38:07 -0500 On this episode Kyle talks with members of Midwest '70s funk group The Hamilton Movement. Topics of conversation include the band's association with comedian Rudy Ray Moore, which led to Moore premiering his 1975 film Dolemite in Indianapolis. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/The-Hamilton-Movementhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/The-Hamilton-Movementviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this episode Kyle talks with members of Midwest '70s funk group The Hamilton Movement. Topics of conversation include the band's association with comedian Rudy Ray Moore, which led to Moore premiering his 1975 film Dolemite in Indianapolis. 00:58:55Thu, 07 Nov 2019 16:09:05 -0500 Host Kyle Long continues his Lamp Records coverage with a program featuring John "Ricky" Jackson, an original member of the Indianapolis funk group Ebony Rhythm Band. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/John-Ricky-Jacksonhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/John-Ricky-Jacksonviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Host Kyle Long continues his Lamp Records coverage with a program featuring John "Ricky" Jackson, an original member of the Indianapolis funk group Ebony Rhythm Band. 00:59:33Wed, 30 Oct 2019 17:38:42 -0400 On this episode Kyle's guest is vocalist soul Paul Middlebrook of The P.H.D.'s. During the '60s and '70s The P.H.D.'s were a popular attraction on the Indianapolis live music scene. In 1970 the group issued a sought after single on the Lamp Records label. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Paul-Middlebrookhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Paul-Middlebrookviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this episode Kyle's guest is vocalist soul Paul Middlebrook of The P.H.D.'s. During the '60s and '70s The P.H.D.'s were a popular attraction on the Indianapolis live music scene. In 1970 the group issued a sought after single on the Lamp Records label. 00:59:32Thu, 24 Oct 2019 16:37:40 -0400 Kyle Long presents part two of his series on the legendary Indianapolis funk band Amnesty. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Indianapolis-Funk-Group-Amnesty-pt-2https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Indianapolis-Funk-Group-Amnesty-pt-2viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle Long presents part two of his series on the legendary Indianapolis funk band Amnesty.00:59:07Fri, 18 Oct 2019 16:06:21 -0400 Kyle presents part one of his two part series documenting the legendary Indianapolis funk group Amnesty. In this episode, hear from the group's three surviving members: Joe Trotter, Rafael Barnes, and Gino Johnson. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Indianapolis-Funk-Group-Amnesty-pt-1https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Indianapolis-Funk-Group-Amnesty-pt-1viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle presents part one of his two part series documenting the legendary Indianapolis funk group Amnesty. In this episode, hear from the group's three surviving members: Joe Trotter, Rafael Barnes, and Gino Johnson. 00:59:50Thu, 10 Oct 2019 16:59:13 -0400To celebrate the new WFYI documentary The Revolutionist: Eugene V. Debs, I'll be featuring an hour of protest music - including a look back to my 2018 interview with musician/activist Barbara Dane.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Protest-Musichttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Protest-Musicviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)To celebrate the new WFYI documentary The Revolutionist: Eugene V. Debs, I'll be featuring an hour of protest music - including a look back to my 2018 interview with musician/activist Barbara Dane.00:59:45Thu, 03 Oct 2019 15:15:12 -0400This week Kyle Long shares an interview with the legendary Indianapolis funk drummer Matthew Watson. During the late '60s Watson co-founded the psychedelic funk group Ebony Rhythm Band. Watson died earlier this month at the age of 72.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Matthew-Watsonhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Matthew-Watsonviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week Kyle Long shares an interview with the legendary Indianapolis funk drummer Matthew Watson. During the late '60s Watson co-founded the psychedelic funk group Ebony Rhythm Band. Watson died earlier this month at the age of 72.00:59:30Fri, 27 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400 This week's edition of Cultural Manifesto may be the most significant program Kyle has ever produced. this episode features an hour of previously unheard music from the legendary Indianapolis band Merging Traffic. Plus commentary from two of the band's founding members: Kenny Simms and George Benn. Originally posted December 12, 2018. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/merging-traffic-encorehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/merging-traffic-encoreviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week's edition of Cultural Manifesto may be the most significant program Kyle has ever produced. this episode features an hour of previously unheard music from the legendary Indianapolis band Merging Traffic. Plus commentary from two of the band's founding members: Kenny Simms and George Benn. 00:56:37Thu, 26 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400Kyle chats with Cuban jazz legend Arturo Sandoval ahead of his 2019 Indy Jazz Fest show. Then, a preview of the 2019 Lotus Fest in Bloomington, IN beginning September 26, 2019.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Arturo-Sandovalhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Arturo-Sandovalviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle chats with Cuban jazz legend Arturo Sandoval ahead of his 2019 Indy Jazz Fest show. Then, a preview of the 2019 Lotus Fest in Bloomington, IN beginning September 26, 2019.00:59:20Thu, 19 Sep 2019 15:23:59 -0400Kyle celebrates Ken Burns' PBS documentary "Country Music" with a tribute to Indianapolis country music legend Lattie Moore. "Country Music" premieres Sunday, September 15, 2019 on PBS.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Lattie-Moorehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Lattie-Mooreviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle celebrates Ken Burns' PBS documentary "Country Music" with a tribute to Indianapolis country music legend Lattie Moore. "Country Music" premieres Sunday, September 15, 2019 on PBS.00:59:30Fri, 13 Sep 2019 10:22:41 -0400 On this episode of Cultural Manifesto Kyle Long continues coverage of the new anthology from Now Again Records documenting the Indianapolis soul music label LAMP Records. Joining Kyle is vocalist Pam Davis-Tanner of psych-funk legends Ebony Rhythm Band. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Pam-Davis-Tannerhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Pam-Davis-Tannerviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this episode of Cultural Manifesto Kyle Long continues coverage of the new anthology from @NowAgain documenting the Indianapolis soul music label LAMP Records. Joining Kyle is vocalist Pam Davis-Tanner.00:59:31Thu, 05 Sep 2019 16:52:48 -0400 Kyle talks with Indianapolis rapper Double A about his album "How Soon They Forget" and how his work in hip-hop relates to his day job operating the vintage clothing shop Naptown Thrift. Kyle also speaks with Bloomington-based jazz musician Monika Herzig. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/doubleamuzic_https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/doubleamuzic_viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle talks with Indianapolis rapper Double A and jazz musician Monika Herzig.00:59:43Fri, 30 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400 This week host Kyle Long talks with Harry Otaku and Pernell From Pike from the new rap group C-Lunch. They all listen to the C-Lunch debut release "Commercial Break". https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/c-lunchhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/c-lunchviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week host Kyle Long talks with HarryOtaku and Pernell From Pike from the new rap group C-Lunch. They all listen to the C-Lunch debut release "Commercial Break".00:59:23Thu, 22 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400Kyle Long talks with rapper ameriKKKen in advance of her performance at Chreece Hip-Hop Festival. The festival takes place Saturday, August 24, 2019 in Fountain Square.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/ameriKKKenhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/ameriKKKenviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle Long talks with rapper ameriKKKen in advance of her performance at Chreece Hip-Hop Festival. The festival takes place Saturday, August 24, 2019 in Fountain Square.00:59:40Thu, 15 Aug 2019 17:06:25 -0400This week Kyle's guest is LAMP Records founder Herb Miller, he and Kyle talk about the label's rise in Indianapolis and the new LAMP anthology "It Glowed Like The Sun: The Story of Naptown's Motown" from @nowagain Records. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Herb-Millerhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Herb-Millerviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week Kyle's guest is LAMP Records founder Herb Miller, he and Kyle talk about the label's rise in Indianapolis and the new LAMP anthology "It Glowed Like The Sun: The Story of Naptown's Motown" from @nowagain Records. 00:59:45Thu, 08 Aug 2019 17:05:57 -0400This week Kyle's guests are The Brothers Footman, an Indianapolis band who blend country, soul, pop, and hip-hop influences into a unique new sound. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/The-Brothers-Footmanhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/The-Brothers-Footmanviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week Kyle's guests are The Brothers Footman, an Indianapolis band who blend country, soul, pop, and hip-hop influences into a unique new sound. 00:59:34Fri, 02 Aug 2019 14:32:05 -0400Joining host Kyle Long are Joel and Nick Tucker of The Tucker Brothers. In this episode, they preview tracks off their new LP Two Parts.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/The-Tucker-Brothers-74https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/The-Tucker-Brothers-74viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Joining host Kyle Long are Joel and Nick Tucker of The Tucker Brothers. In this episode, they preview tracks off their new LP Two Parts.00:59:29Fri, 26 Jul 2019 11:54:37 -0400This July 2019 @NowAgain Records released their anthology of the Indianapolis soul label LAMP. To celebrate the release, host Kyle Long interviews James Davis, founder of LAMP's hit group The Vanguards.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Soul-Label-LAMPhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Soul-Label-LAMPviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This July 2019 @NowAgain Records released their anthology of the Indianapolis soul label LAMP. To celebrate the release, host Kyle Long interviews James Davis, founder of LAMP's hit group The Vanguards.00:59:28Thu, 18 Jul 2019 11:54:13 -0400This week Kyle's guests are: the psychedelic Brazilian singer-songwriter Sessa, and Barcelona, Spain's Alma Afrobeat.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Sessa-and-Alma-Afrobeathttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Sessa-and-Alma-Afrobeatviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week Kyle's guests are: the psychedelic Brazilian singer-songwriter Sessa, and Barcelona, Spain's Alma Afrobeat.00:59:39Thu, 11 Jul 2019 16:26:20 -0400Host Kyle Long interviews Indianapolis blues singer Queen Delphine of Queen Delphine and The Crown Jewels. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Queen-Delphinehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Queen-Delphineviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Host Kyle Long interviews Indianapolis blues singer Queen Delphine of Queen Delphine and The Crown Jewels. 00:59:30Thu, 04 Jul 2019 15:57:55 -0400Kyle talks with jazz guitarist Charlie Ballantine about his new album "Cold Coffee."https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Charlie-Ballantinehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Charlie-Ballantineviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle talks with jazz guitarist Charlie Ballantine about his new album "Cold Coffee."00:59:26Thu, 27 Jun 2019 18:06:55 -0400This week on Cultural Manifesto, Jared Thompson of Premium Blend joins Kyle Long. A preview of tracks from the new Premium Blend album 'Vices'. Also a discussion with Jared about his work with other Indianapolis groups including Clint Breeze and The Groove, and Too Black and The Blacks. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Jared-Thompsonhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Jared-Thompsonviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Cultural Manifesto, Jared Thompson of Premium Blend joins Kyle Long. A preview of tracks from the new Premium Blend album 'Vices'. Also a discussion with Jared about his work with other Indianapolis groups including Clint Breeze and The Groove, and Too Black and The Blacks. 00:59:45Thu, 20 Jun 2019 16:44:52 -0400Joining host Kyle Long is Paul Thomas of the Circle City Band.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Paul-Thomashttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Paul-Thomasviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Joining host Kyle Long is Paul Thomas of the Circle City Band.00:59:30Thu, 13 Jun 2019 16:48:37 -0400This week, Kyle Long talks with Indianapolis funk legend Reggie Griffin about his journey from playing sax with Billy Ball and The Upsetters as a teenager, to forming Manchild with Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds in the '70s, to his work producing iconic hip-hop beats for Sugar Hill Records in the 1980s.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Reggie-Griffinhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Reggie-Griffinviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week, Kyle Long talks with Indianapolis funk legend Reggie Griffin about his journey from playing sax with Billy Ball and The Upsetters as a teenager, to forming Manchild with Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds in the '70s, to his work producing iconic hip-hop beats for Sugar Hill Records in the 1980s.00:59:31Wed, 05 Jun 2019 18:40:02 -0400 This week, host Kyle Long's guest is the legendary Indianapolis rhythm and blues vocalist Jimmy Guilford. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Jimmy-Guilfordhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Jimmy-Guilfordviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week host Kyle Long's guest is the legendary Indianapolis rhythm and blues vocalist Jimmy Guilford. 00:59:31Wed, 29 May 2019 19:17:04 -0400 Kyle shares interviews from the 2019 Big Ears Festival with Meredith Monk, Lonnie Holley, and Amirtha Kidambi. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/bigearsfestivalhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/bigearsfestivalviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle shares interviews from the 2019 Big Ears Festival with Meredith Monk, Lonnie Holley, and Amirtha Kidambi.00:59:44Wed, 22 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400On this week's show Kyle celebrates the great blues women of Indianapolis. He shares music from artists who worked Indiana Avenue in the '40s and '50s, and talks with current voices on the scene, such as, Queen Delphine.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Great-Blues-Women-of-Indianapolishttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Great-Blues-Women-of-Indianapolisviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this week's show Kyle celebrates the great blues women of Indianapolis. He shares music from artists who worked Indiana Avenue in the '40s and '50s, and talks with current voices on the scene, such as, Queen Delphine.00:59:27Wed, 15 May 2019 17:32:19 -0400On this week's show host Kyle Long speak with pianist Clare Longendyke founder of Music In Bloom, a festival celebrating the work of living composers happening from May 16 -18, 2019 in Bloomington, IN. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Clare-Longendykehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Clare-Longendykeviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this week's show host Kyle Long speak with pianist Clare Longendyke founder of Music In Bloom, a festival celebrating the work of living composers happening from May 16 -18, 2019 in Bloomington, IN. 00:59:40Thu, 09 May 2019 16:31:44 -0400This week Kyle's guest is Moe Whittmore of 700 West Records. During the 1970s Moe recorded historically important funk, soul, and psychedelic rock music from his family's home in New Palestine, Indiana. We talk about a new compilation of his work titled "Best of 700 West - Volume 2".https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Moe-Whittmorehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Moe-Whittmoreviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week Kyle's guest is Moe Whittmore of 700 West Records. During the 1970s Moe recorded historically important funk, soul, and psychedelic rock music from his family's home in New Palestine, Indiana. We talk about a new compilation of his work titled "Best of 700 West - Volume 2".00:59:47Fri, 26 Apr 2019 12:12:42 -0400Host Kyle Long speaks with Carrington Clinton and Purnell Jones of Clint Breeze and the Groove about their new album. Also, a preview of the Woo Grl Festival. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Clint-Breeze-and-the-Groovehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Clint-Breeze-and-the-Grooveviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Host Kyle Long speaks with Carrington Clinton and Purnell Jones of Clint Breeze and the Groove about their new album. Also, a preview of the Woo Grl Festival. 00:59:30Thu, 18 Apr 2019 16:27:41 -0400This week Kyle's guest is Ryan Lott of @sonlux. The two talk about the new Son Lux box set released by @JoyfulNoiseRecs. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Son-Luxhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Son-Luxviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week Kyle's guest is Ryan Lott of @sonlux. The two talk about the new Son Lux box set released by @JoyfulNoiseRecs. 00:59:36Wed, 10 Apr 2019 18:16:18 -0400This week on Cultural Manifesto, Zakir Hussain, a Grammy-winning tabla drum virtuoso known for his collaborations with jazz, rock and classical musicians from George Harrison, to the Grateful Dead's Mickey Hart to Yo-Yo Ma, and Pharoah Sanders. Zakir's music has made him one of India's top cultural ambassadors.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Zakir-Hussainhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Zakir-Hussainviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Cultural Manifesto, Zakir Hussain, a Grammy-winning tabla drum virtuoso known for his collaborations with jazz, rock and classical musicians from George Harrison, to the Grateful Dead's Mickey Hart to Yo-Yo Ma, and Pharoah Sanders. Zakir's music has made him one of India's top cultural ambassadors.00:59:31Wed, 03 Apr 2019 19:03:46 -0400 To close out Women's History Month host Kyle Long plays music from historically important musicians with roots in the Indianapolis music scene, including: Sarah McLawler, Anna Mae Winburn & The International Sweethearts of Rhythm, The Hampton Sisters, and Flo Garvin. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/womens-history-monthhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/womens-history-monthviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)To close out Women's History Month host Kyle Long playa music from historically important musicians with roots in the Indianapolis music scene, including: Sarah McLawler, Anna Mae Winburn & The International Sweethearts of Rhythm, The Hampton Sisters, and Flo Garvin.00:59:30Wed, 27 Mar 2019 16:49:18 -0400This week Kyle speaks with author David Williams, they discuss his new book Indianapolis Rhythm & Blues which documents the development of R&B music on Indiana Avenue during the 1950s and '60s.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/David-Williamshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/David-Williamsviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week Kyle speaks with author David Williams, they discuss his new book Indianapolis Rhythm & Blues which documents the development of R&B music on Indiana Avenue during the 1950s and '60s.00:59:47Wed, 20 Mar 2019 16:16:49 -0400This week on Cultural Manifesto, Destiny Muhammad and Pavel of Direct Contact. Destiny Muhammad is a jazz harpist who grew up in Compton, she calls herself the 'harpist from the hood.' Destiny will talk about her influences on the harp, and I'll share music from her album Sonic Legacy, a tribute to the late Alice Coltrane. Pavel and Direct Contact are the premier Latin jazz band in Indianapolis. Pavel will be sharing some music from his latest album D' La Calle. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Destiny-Muhammad-and-Pavelhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Destiny-Muhammad-and-Pavelviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Cultural Manifesto, Destiny Muhammad and Pavel of Direct Contact. Destiny Muhammad is a jazz harpist who grew up in Compton, she calls herself the 'harpist from the hood.' Destiny will talk about her influences on the harp, and I'll share music from her album Sonic Legacy, a tribute to the late Alice Coltrane. Pavel and Direct Contact are the premier Latin jazz band in Indianapolis. Pavel will be sharing some music from his latest album D' La Calle. 00:59:30Wed, 13 Mar 2019 18:11:57 -0400This week on Cultural Manifesto, host Kyle Long speaks with musician Cyrus Youngman. Cyrus shares how his struggle with a debilitating skeletal condition influenced his new album, "Your life will never be the same."https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Cyrus-Youngman-67https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Cyrus-Youngman-67viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Cultural Manifesto, host Kyle Long speaks with musician Cyrus Youngman. Cyrus shares how his struggle with a debilitating skeletal condition influenced his new album, "Your life will never be the same."00:59:31Wed, 06 Mar 2019 16:02:12 -0500On this week's Cultural Manifesto, the Indianapolis-based composer Jordan Munson shares music from his score for the Phoenix Theatre's production of Hotel Nepenthe. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Jordan-Munson-40https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Jordan-Munson-40viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this week's Cultural Manifesto, the Indianapolis-based composer Jordan Munson shares music from his score for the Phoenix Theatre's production of Hotel Nepenthe. 00:59:32Wed, 27 Feb 2019 15:54:57 -0500On this week's show Kyle continues his exploration of classic Hoosier gospel music, with tunes from The Mighty Indiana Travelers, King James Version, The Sacred Four, and many more... including the Stovall Sisters, whose big break came after providing the background vocals for Norman Greenbaum's 1969 #1 hit "Spirit in the Sky".https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Classic-Hoosier-Gospel-Musichttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Classic-Hoosier-Gospel-Musicviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this week's show Kyle continues his exploration of classic Hoosier gospel music, with tunes from The Mighty Indiana Travelers, King James Version, The Sacred Four, and many more... including the Stovall Sisters, whose big break came after providing the background vocals for Norman Greenbaum's 1969 #1 hit "Spirit in the Sky".00:59:44Wed, 20 Feb 2019 16:20:15 -0500A very special edition and important slice of Indianapolis music history on Cultural Manifesto this time. Host Kyle Long speaks with vocalist Reggie Gammon, a founding member of the legendary Indianapolis gospel group The Music Masters. The Music Masters' innovative mix of gospel and soul music propelled the group to national acclaim and helped launch the career of Indianapolis gospel music icon Al Hobbs.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Reggie-Gammonhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Reggie-Gammonviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)A very special edition and important slice of Indianapolis music history on Cultural Manifesto this time. Host Kyle Long speaks with vocalist Reggie Gammon, a founding member of the legendary Indianapolis gospel group The Music Masters. The Music Masters' innovative mix of gospel and soul music propelled the group to national acclaim and helped launch the career of Indianapolis gospel music icon Al Hobbs.00:59:30Wed, 13 Feb 2019 15:56:39 -0500This week on Cultural Manifesto, Host Kyle Long talks with Indianapolis musician Oreo Jones about his new experimental R & B project : "Michael Raintree".https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Oreo-Jones-97https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Oreo-Jones-97viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Cultural Manifesto, Host Kyle Long talks with Indianapolis musician Oreo Jones about his new experimental R & B project : "Michael Raintree".00:59:46Wed, 06 Feb 2019 16:30:58 -0500 This week host Kyle Long speaks with rapper and producer Diop Adisa, whose new album Still Shinin' was created in part as a means to cope with an unexpected loss. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/diop-adisahttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/diop-adisaviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week host Kyle Long speaks with rapper and producer Diop Adiso, whose new album Still Shinin' was created in part as a means to cope with an unexpected loss.00:59:49Wed, 30 Jan 2019 10:36:58 -0500This week host Kyle Long looks back at some of his favorite interviews and music of 2018, with a focus on the Indianapolis soul scene. This episode includes words and music from The Vanguards, Pam Tanner of The Pearls/Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign, Henry and Josephine of The Sentimentals, LAMP Records founder Herbert T Miller Sr, Kate Lamont, BYBYE, and Rodney Stepp.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Indianapolis-Soul-Scenehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Indianapolis-Soul-Sceneviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week host Kyle Long looks back at some of his favorite interviews and music of 2018, with a focus on the Indianapolis soul scene. This episode includes words and music from The Vanguards, Pam Tanner of The Pearls/Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign, Henry and Josephine of The Sentimentals, LAMP Records founder Herbert T Miller Sr, Kate Lamont, BYBYE, and Rodney Stepp.00:59:27Wed, 23 Jan 2019 15:49:43 -0500This week on Cultural Manifesto DJ Kyle Long listens back on some of his favorite jazz interviews of 2018, including Herbie Hancock, Monika Herzig, and Rob Dixon. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Favorite-Jazz-Interviews-of-2018https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Favorite-Jazz-Interviews-of-2018viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Cultural Manifesto DJ Kyle Long listens back on some of his favorite jazz interviews of 2018, including Herbie Hancock, Monika Herzig, and Rob Dixon. 00:58:59Wed, 16 Jan 2019 16:18:37 -0500This week Cultural Manifesto features some of Kyle's favorite hip-hop content from 2018 shows, including Kyro The Artist, Skypp, and Keiana Whatley. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Kyles-Favorite-Hip-Hop-from-2018https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Kyles-Favorite-Hip-Hop-from-2018viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week Cultural Manifesto features some of Kyle's favorite hip-hop content from 2018 shows, including Kyro The Artist, Skypp, and Keiana Whatley. 00:59:30Wed, 09 Jan 2019 15:28:56 -0500Host Kyle Long reflects on the amazing guests this year on Cultural Manifesto - from jazz icon Herbie Hancock, to folk music pioneer Barbara Dane. For the next couple weeks on Cultural Manifesto we look back at some of Kyle's favorite interviews and music of 2018, and look ahead to 2019. On this episode, words and music from: soul music outsider Swamp Dogg, The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson, Ryan Lott of Son Lux, 24 Carat Black's C Niambi Steele, trombonist and Tribe Records' co-founder Phil Ranelin, George Benn and Kenny Simms of the legendary Indianapolis jazz fusion band Merging Traffic, singer-songwriter Yadin Kol, and soul singer extraordinaire Keiana Whatley.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Some-of-Kyles-Favorite-Interviews-from-2018https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Some-of-Kyles-Favorite-Interviews-from-2018viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Host Kyle Long reflects on the amazing guests this year on Cultural Manifesto - from jazz icon Herbie Hancock, to folk music pioneer Barbara Dane. For the next couple weeks on Cultural Manifesto we look back at some of Kyle's favorite interviews and music of 2018, and look ahead to 2019. On this episode, words and music from: soul music outsider Swamp Dogg, The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson, Ryan Lott of Son Lux, 24 Carat Black's C Niambi Steele, trombonist and Tribe Records' co-founder Phil Ranelin, George Benn and Kenny Simms of the legendary Indianapolis jazz fusion band Merging Traffic, singer-songwriter Yadin Kol, and soul singer extraordinaire Keiana Whatley.00:59:36Wed, 02 Jan 2019 14:45:14 -0500On this Cultural Manifesto host Kyle Long talks with two of his favorite Indiana musicians: multi-instrumentalist and composer Dena El Saffar and percussionist Tim Moore. 2018 marks the 25th anniversary of their band Salaam, a fantastic Middle Eastern music ensemble Dena founded as a student at Indiana University. In addition to their work in Salaam, Dena and Tim are also members of Rivers of Sound, an extraordinary 17 piece orchestra that fuses elements of traditional Iraqi maqam with contemporary Western jazz. Rivers of Sound have performed at festivals and concert halls around the world, including Newport Jazz Festival, and the London Jazz Festival. The Chicago Tribune just ranked Rivers of Sound's February performance at Orchestra Hall as one of the best jazz concerts of 2018.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Dena-El-Saffar-and-Tim-Moorehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Dena-El-Saffar-and-Tim-Mooreviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this Cultural Manifesto host Kyle Long talks with two of his favorite Indiana musicians: multi-instrumentalist and composer Dena El Saffar and percussionist Tim Moore. 2018 marks the 25th anniversary of their band Salaam, a fantastic Middle Eastern music ensemble Dena founded as a student at Indiana University. In addition to their work in Salaam, Dena and Tim are also members of Rivers of Sound, an extraordinary 17 piece orchestra that fuses elements of traditional Iraqi maqam with contemporary Western jazz. Rivers of Sound have performed at festivals and concert halls around the world, including Newport Jazz Festival, and the London Jazz Festival. The Chicago Tribune just ranked Rivers of Sound's February performance at Orchestra Hall as one of the best jazz concerts of 2018.00:59:40Wed, 26 Dec 2018 14:41:02 -05002018 marks the 50th anniversary for Indy's first Black owned/operated radio station WTLC. This week on Cultural Manifesto Rickie "Solid Gold" Clark will join me to commemorate the occasion. Clark was an early on-air personality at WTLC, and he also released the first rap record ever issued in Indianapolis: 1980's "Ladies Rights" on the Indy 5 label.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/WTLC-50th-Anniversaryhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/WTLC-50th-Anniversaryviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)2018 marks the 50th anniversary for Indy's first Black owned/operated radio station WTLC. This week on Cultural Manifesto Rickie "Solid Gold" Clark will join me to commemorate the occasion. Clark was an early on-air personality at WTLC, and he also released the first rap record ever issued in Indianapolis: 1980's "Ladies Rights" on the Indy 5 label.00:59:25Wed, 19 Dec 2018 16:51:55 -0500This week's edition of Cultural Manifesto may be the most significant program Kyle has ever produced. this episode features an hour of previously unheard music from the legendary Indianapolis band Merging Traffic. Plus commentary from two of the band's founding members: Kenny Simms and George Benn. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Merging-Traffichttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Merging-Trafficviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week's edition of Cultural Manifesto may be the most significant program Kyle has ever produced. this episode features an hour of previously unheard music from the legendary Indianapolis band Merging Traffic. Plus commentary from two of the band's founding members: Kenny Simms and George Benn. 00:56:37Wed, 12 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500FoxD'Legnd joins Kyle Long for a conversation, and Kyle shares a preview of my recent interview with Lonnie Holley. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/FoxDLegndhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/FoxDLegndviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)FoxD'Legnd joins Kyle Long for a conversation, and Kyle shares a preview of my recent interview with Lonnie Holley. 00:59:30Wed, 05 Dec 2018 15:55:51 -0500This week Kyle's guest is Ray Pierle. Ray has been independently recording and releasing folky psych rock music from his Southside Indianapolis home for over 40 years! Though Ray's work has generated relatively little interest here in his hometown, his albums are collected by psychedelic rock fans around the globe. this show features an hour of words and music with Ray, including rare and unreleased selections.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Ray-Pierlehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Ray-Pierleviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week Kyle's guest is Ray Pierle. Ray has been independently recording and releasing folky psych rock music from his Southside Indianapolis home for over 40 years! Though Ray's work has generated relatively little interest here in his hometown, his albums are collected by psychedelic rock fans around the globe. this show features an hour of words and music with Ray, including rare and unreleased selections.00:59:45Wed, 28 Nov 2018 18:29:47 -0500On this week's show Kyle talks with Rodney Stepp. Forty years after recording two LPs of unreleased music, Rodney's legendary Indianapolis funk supergroup Rapture has issued an excellent 45 single through the U.K. label Super Disco Edits. Rodney shares the story behind the record's release.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Rodney-Stepphttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Rodney-Steppviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this week's show Kyle talks with Rodney Stepp. Forty years after recording two LPs of unreleased music, Rodney's legendary Indianapolis funk supergroup Rapture has issued an excellent 45 single through the U.K. label Super Disco Edits. Rodney shares the story behind the record's release.00:59:43Wed, 21 Nov 2018 19:08:05 -0500On this show Kyle's guest is the legendary Indianapolis soul singer Kenny Dodson. Kenny shares memories of performing with his teenage singing group The Sensations, and his current work performing with Jerry Cummings of Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Kenny-Dodsonhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Kenny-Dodsonviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this show Kyle's guest is the legendary Indianapolis soul singer Kenny Dodson. Kenny shares memories of performing with his teenage singing group The Sensations, and his current work performing with Jerry Cummings of Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes.00:59:30Wed, 14 Nov 2018 15:34:41 -0500 This week, DJ Kyle Long shares music and conversation with local musicians Keiana Whatley and Yadin Kol. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/KeianaWhatley-and-Yadin-Kolhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/KeianaWhatley-and-Yadin-Kolviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week, DJ Kyle Long shares music and conversation with local musicians Keiana Whatley and Yadin Kol. 00:59:51Wed, 07 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500This week on #CulturalManifesto, DJ Kyle Long speaks with guitarist Rafiq Bhatia ahead of his November 8, 2018 show at Newfields. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Rafiq-Bhatia-72https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Rafiq-Bhatia-72viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on #CulturalManifesto, DJ Kyle Long speaks with guitarist Rafiq Bhatia ahead of his November 8, 2018 show at Newfields. 00:59:45Thu, 01 Nov 2018 16:27:13 -0400This week's show is all about Indy's legendary soul label LAMP Records, including music and commentary from: Matthew Watson and Lester Johnson of Ebony Rhythm Band, Pam Tanner of The Pearls, and more!https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/LAMP-Recordshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/LAMP-Recordsviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week's show is all about Indy's legendary soul label LAMP Records, including music and commentary from: Matthew Watson and Lester Johnson of Ebony Rhythm Band, Pam Tanner of The Pearls, and more!00:59:30Wed, 24 Oct 2018 16:13:43 -0400Kyle Long speaks with Josephine and Henry of the legendary Indianapolis soul group The Sentimentals on this edition of Cultural Manifesto. Hear tracks from both sides of The Sentimentals' 1970 single on Knap Town Records, plus many other rare Indianapolis groups connected to The Sentimentals, including: People in the News, King James Version, The Diplomatics, and an unreleased track off a lost album project by Indy gospel greats the Blakey Specials. (Original broadcast, May 2, 2018)https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/The-Sentimentals-encorehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/The-Sentimentals-encoreviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle Long speaks with Josephine and Henry of the legendary Indianapolis soul group The Sentimentals on this edition of Cultural Manifesto. Hear tracks from both sides of The Sentimentals' 1970 single on Knap Town Records, plus many other rare Indianapolis groups connected to The Sentimentals, including: People in the News, King James Version, The Diplomatics, and an unreleased track off a lost album project by Indy gospel greats the Blakey Specials. (Original broadcast, May 2, 2018)00:59:47Thu, 18 Oct 2018 17:48:07 -0400Joining Kyle on this show is guitarist Steve Weakley, a founding member of the legendary Indianapolis band Funk Inc. Steve dropa a lot of knowledge about the history of jazz guitar in Indianapolis. I definitely recommend all soul music and jazz fans to check this episode out. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Steve-Weakleyhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Steve-Weakleyviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Joining Kyle on this show is guitarist Steve Weakley, a founding member of the legendary Indianapolis band Funk Inc. Steve dropa a lot of knowledge about the history of jazz guitar in Indianapolis. I definitely recommend all soul music and jazz fans to check this episode out. 00:59:30Wed, 10 Oct 2018 16:05:07 -0400If you're a fan of 21st Century Indiana electronic dance music/hip-hop, check out this week's Cultural Manifesto. Kyle talks with DJs/producers Action Jackson and Lemi Vice. Jackson is also the cofounder of Rad Summer Records, and we'll be discussing the label's history and spinning some tunes.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Action-Jackson-and-Lemi-Vicehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Action-Jackson-and-Lemi-Viceviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)If you're a fan of 21st Century Indiana electronic dance music/hip-hop, check out this week's Cultural Manifesto. Kyle talks with DJs/producers Action Jackson and Lemi Vice. Jackson is also the cofounder of Rad Summer Records, and we'll be discussing the label's history and spinning some tunes.00:59:32Wed, 03 Oct 2018 16:47:59 -0400This week features an excerpt of Kyle's recent interview with Brian Wilson. Brian brings his "Greatest Hits Live" tour to the Palladium on November 17. Kyle also shares music from some of the artists performing this weekend at Bloomington's Lotus Fest, including music from: Anandi Bhattacharya, Jupiter and Okwess, Rio Mira, Orquesta El Macabeo, and Kaumakaiwa Kanaka'ole.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Brian-Wilson-96https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Brian-Wilson-96viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week features an excerpt of Kyle's recent interview with Brian Wilson. Brian brings his "Greatest Hits Live" tour to the Palladium on November 17. Kyle also shares music from some of the artists performing this weekend at Bloomington's Lotus Fest, including music from: Anandi Bhattacharya, Jupiter and Okwess, Rio Mira, Orquesta El Macabeo, and Kaumakaiwa Kanaka'ole.00:59:29Wed, 26 Sep 2018 15:57:26 -0400On this episode of Cultural Manifesto, C. Niambi Steele of the legendary Stax Records group 24-Carat Black talks with Kyle.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/C-Niambi-Steele-repeathttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/C-Niambi-Steele-repeatviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this episode of Cultural Manifesto, C. Niambi Steele of the legendary Stax Records group 24-Carat Black talks with Kyle.00:59:32Wed, 19 Sep 2018 16:37:41 -0400This week's show is all about Indy Jazz Fest, and Kyle shares one of his all-time favorite Indianapolis records: The Baron Von Ohlen Quartet's 1973 release on Stan Kenton's Creative World label. Pianist Steve Allee joins Kyle in studio, and he shares his memories of creating the unique double keyboard sound he and Claude Sifferlen developed. Also, music and words with Anat Cohen, and Harold Lopez-Nussa. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/2018-Indy-Jazz-Festhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/2018-Indy-Jazz-Festviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week's show is all about Indy Jazz Fest, and Kyle shares one of his all-time favorite Indianapolis records: The Baron Von Ohlen Quartet's 1973 release on Stan Kenton's Creative World label. Pianist Steve Allee joins Kyle in studio, and he shares his memories of creating the unique double keyboard sound he and Claude Sifferlen developed. Also, music and words with Anat Cohen, and Harold Lopez-Nussa. 00:59:32Wed, 12 Sep 2018 18:41:46 -0400On this episode of Cultural Manifesto John Oates of Hall and Oates joins Kyle Long for a tribute to one of Kyle and John's mutual heroes: the late blues musician Mississippi John Hurt!https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/John-Oateshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/John-Oatesviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this episode of Cultural Manifesto John Oates of Hall and Oates joins Kyle Long for a tribute to one of Kyle and John's mutual heroes: the late blues musician Mississippi John Hurt!00:59:31Wed, 05 Sep 2018 14:50:38 -0400This week Kyle's guests are composer/clarinetist Eric Salazar and soul singer/songwriter Damon Karl.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Eric-Salazar-and-Damon-Karlhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Eric-Salazar-and-Damon-Karlviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week Kyle's guests are composer/clarinetist Eric Salazar and soul singer/songwriter Damon Karl.00:59:49Wed, 29 Aug 2018 15:58:46 -0400Kyle and guest Oreo Jones talk about the upcoming Chreece Indy Hip Hop Festival happening this Saturday in Fountain Square.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Oreo-Jones-67https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Oreo-Jones-67viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle and guest Oreo Jones talk about the upcoming Chreece Indy Hip Hop Festival happening this Saturday in Fountain Square.00:59:31Wed, 22 Aug 2018 17:48:49 -0400Saxophonist Amanda Gardier shares music off her excellent new album Empathy. Also, Sunny Jain of the Brooklyn based bhangra brass band Red Baraat spin a couple tunes from the band in advance of their performance Saturday, August 18, 2018 at the Indianapolis Museum of Art's amphitheater.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Amanda-Gardierhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Amanda-Gardierviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Saxophonist Amanda Gardier shares music off her excellent new album Empathy. Also, Sunny Jain of the Brooklyn based bhangra brass band Red Baraat spin a couple tunes from the band in advance of their performance Saturday, August 18, 2018 at the Indianapolis Museum of Art's amphitheater.00:59:30Wed, 15 Aug 2018 15:58:37 -0400Encore broadcast of: DJ Kyle Long shares his full interview with Indy jazz legend Phil Ranelin about playing with Freddie Hubbard, Wes Montgomery and more.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Jazz-Legend-Phil-Ranelin-repeathttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Jazz-Legend-Phil-Ranelin-repeatviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Encore broadcast of: DJ Kyle Long shares his full interview with Indy jazz legend Phil Ranelin about playing with Freddie Hubbard, Wes Montgomery and more.00:59:31Wed, 08 Aug 2018 17:19:56 -0400Kyle Long talks with Jordan Munson about his new album "Until My Last." https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Jordan-Munsonhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Jordan-Munsonviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle Long talks with Jordan Munson about his new album "Until My Last." 00:59:20Wed, 01 Aug 2018 19:14:20 -0400Kyle talks with Indianapolis rapper Skypp. His new album "Tenth" was inspired by his time growing up on the Eastside of Indianapolis.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Skypphttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Skyppviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle talks with Indianapolis rapper Skypp. His new album "Tenth" was inspired by his time growing up on the Eastside of Indianapolis.00:59:31Wed, 25 Jul 2018 16:01:22 -0400 Kyle Long talks with Alma Afrobeat ahead of their show at Pioneer on Friday, July 20, 2018. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Alma-Afrobeathttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Alma-Afrobeatviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle Long talks with Alma Afrobeat ahead of their show at pioneerindy on Friday, July 20, 2018.00:59:31Wed, 18 Jul 2018 17:44:52 -0400In collaboration with Smithsonian Folkways Kyle presents a special two part episode of Cultural Manifesto featuring the words and music of American folk music legend Barbara Dane. Bob Dylan on Barbara Dane, "The world needs more people like Barbara, someone who is willing to follow her conscience. She is, if the term must be used, a hero."https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Barbara-Dane-pt-2https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Barbara-Dane-pt-2viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)In collaboration with Smithsonian Folkways Kyle presents a special two part episode of Cultural Manifesto featuring the words and music of American folk music legend Barbara Dane. Bob Dylan on Barbara Dane, "The world needs more people like Barbara, someone who is willing to follow her conscience. She is, if the term must be used, a hero."00:59:30Wed, 11 Jul 2018 17:31:16 -0400 In collaboration with Smithsonian Folkways Kyle presents a special two part episode of Cultural Manifesto featuring the words and music of American folk music legend Barbara Dane. Bob Dylan on Barbara Dane, "The world needs more people like Barbara, someone who is willing to follow her conscience. She is, if the term must be used, a hero." https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/barbara-danehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/barbara-daneviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)In collaboration with Smithsonian Folkways Kyle presents a special two part episode of Cultural Manifesto featuring the words and music of American folk music legend Barbara Dane. Bob Dylan on Barbara Dane, "The world needs more people like Barbara, someone who is willing to follow her conscience. She is, if the term must be used, a hero." 00:59:30Wed, 04 Jul 2018 12:34:03 -0400 Joining Kyle on this episode is Rob Dixon. Kyle and Rob discuss his new album "Coast to Crossroads." https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/rob-dixonhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/rob-dixonviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Joining Kyle on this episode is Rob Dixon. Kyle and Rob discuss his new album "Coast to Crossroads." 00:59:23Wed, 27 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400On this episode of Cultural Manifesto Kyle Long's guest is jazz icon Herbie Hancock. Kyle also introduces a new segment focusing on an innovative artist residency program called City State. This edition of the segment features City State founder/director Michael Kaufmann.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Herbie-Hancockhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Herbie-Hancockviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this episode of Cultural Manifesto Kyle Long's guest is jazz icon Herbie Hancock. Kyle also introduces a new segment focusing on an innovative artist residency program called City State. This edition of the segment features City State founder/director Michael Kaufmann.00:59:28Thu, 21 Jun 2018 16:47:29 -0400On this show Kyle's guest is the amazing Kate Lamont. And we spin tracks from Mab Lab, Blueprintmusic, and Kate's fantastic new album 'What Happens Next is Everything'. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Kate-Lamonthttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Kate-Lamontviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this show Kyle's guest is the amazing Kate Lamont. And we spin tracks from Mab Lab, Blueprintmusic, and Kate's fantastic new album 'What Happens Next is Everything'. 00:59:29Wed, 13 Jun 2018 18:02:12 -0400Many thanks to Kyro the Artist for coming through WFYI to talk about his excellent album Black Child. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Kyro-the-Artisthttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Kyro-the-Artistviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Many thanks to Kyro the Artist for coming through WFYI to talk about his excellent album Black Child. 00:59:27Thu, 07 Jun 2018 11:52:03 -0400 Kyle speaks with Tom Hensley of the Indianapolis psychedelic band Masters of Deceit. Tom shared a few unreleased Masters of Deceit tracks from 1967/1968. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/tom-hensley-2018https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/tom-hensley-2018viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle speaks with Tom Hensley of the Indianapolis psychedelic band Masters of Deceit. Tom shared a few unreleased Masters of Deceit tracks from 1967/1968.00:59:33Wed, 30 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400 On this episode of Cultural Manifesto, C. Niambi Steele of the legendary Stax Records group 24-Carat Black talks with Kyle. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/c-niambi-steelehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/c-niambi-steeleviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this episode of Cultural Manifesto, C. Niambi Steele of the legendary Stax Records group 24-Carat Black talks with Kyle.00:59:32Wed, 23 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400Kyle Long speaks with three Indy musicians who helped shape hip-hop on a local and national level: Reggie Griffin, Rickie Clark, and Grover Wilcher. (Originally aired January 24, 2018)https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Reggie-Griffin-Rickie-Clark-and-Grover-Wilcher-repeathttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Reggie-Griffin-Rickie-Clark-and-Grover-Wilcher-repeatviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle Long speaks with three Indy musicians who helped shape hip-hop on a local and national level: Reggie Griffin, Rickie Clark, and Grover Wilcher. (Originally aired January 24, 2018)00:59:23Wed, 16 May 2018 16:53:15 -0400Kyle speaks with author Tamara Winfrey Harris, keynote speaker for the Let's Eat conference, at Central Library. Also, a conversation with original Amnesty member Rafael Barnes, and 700 West producer Moe Whittemore. Finally, a preview of Kyle's upcoming interview with James Davis, founder and lead singer of the legendary Indianapolis soul group The Vanguards.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Tamara-Winfrey-Harrishttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Tamara-Winfrey-Harrisviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle speaks with author Tamara Winfrey Harris, keynote speaker for the Let's Eat conference, at Central Library. Also, a conversation with original Amnesty member Rafael Barnes, and 700 West producer Moe Whittemore. Finally, a preview of Kyle's upcoming interview with James Davis, founder and lead singer of the legendary Indianapolis soul group The Vanguards.00:59:00Wed, 09 May 2018 16:09:08 -0400 Kyle Long speaks with Josephine and Henry of the legendary Indianapolis soul group The Sentimentals on this edition of Cultural Manifesto. Hear tracks from both sides of The Sentimentals' 1970 single on Knap Town Records, plus many other rare Indianapolis groups connected to The Sentimentals, including: People in the News, King James Version, The Diplomatics, and an unreleased track off a lost album project by Indy gospel greats the Blakey Specials. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/The-Sentimentalshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/The-Sentimentalsviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)I'm psyched to feature Josephine and Henry of the legendary Indianapolis soul group the The Sentimentals on thiss edition of Cultural Manifesto. I'll The spinning both sides of The Sentimentals' 1970 single on Knap Town Records, Plus many other rare Indianapolis groups connected to The Sentimentals, including: People in the News, King James Version, The Diplomatics, and an unreleased track off a lost album project by Indy gospel greats the Blakey Specials.00:59:47Wed, 02 May 2018 16:32:47 -0400This week on Cultural Manifesto my guest will be the extraordinary guitarist/composer Rafiq Bhatia. Rafiq is probably best known as a member of Son Lux, but he has an extraordinary new solo disc titled Breaking English. A recent New York Times piece described Rafiq as one of the "most intriguing figures in music today." On Breaking English Rafiq draws from a wide palette of sounds, including electronic music, jazz, and South Indian Carnatic music.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Rafiq-Bhatiahttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Rafiq-Bhatiaviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Cultural Manifesto my guest will be the extraordinary guitarist/composer Rafiq Bhatia. Rafiq is probably best known as a member of Son Lux, but he has an extraordinary new solo disc titled Breaking English. A recent New York Times piece described Rafiq as one of the "most intriguing figures in music today." On Breaking English Rafiq draws from a wide palette of sounds, including electronic music, jazz, and South Indian Carnatic music.00:59:29Wed, 25 Apr 2018 16:46:39 -0400This week Kyle talks with poet Too Black, one of the organizers of the Let's Eat artists development conference at Central Library. Plus, a farewell to Indianapolis jazz legend Clifford Ratliff as he heads to the east coast.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Poet-Too-Blackhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Poet-Too-Blackviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week Kyle talks with poet Too Black, one of the organizers of the Let's Eat artists development conference at Central Library. Plus, a farewell to Indianapolis jazz legend Clifford Ratliff as he heads to the east coast.00:59:01Wed, 18 Apr 2018 17:36:02 -0400This week Kyle Long presents and hour of music and conversation with jazz guitarist Charlie Ballantine. His new album "Life is Brief" features 12 jazz arrangements of BobDylan songs.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Jazz-Guitarist-Charlie-Ballantinehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Jazz-Guitarist-Charlie-Ballantineviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week Kyle Long presents and hour of music and conversation with jazz guitarist Charlie Ballantine. His new album "Life is Brief" features 12 jazz arrangements of BobDylan songs.00:59:31Wed, 11 Apr 2018 17:43:13 -0400This week on Cultural Manifesto DJKyleLong talks with Pavel Polanco Safadit about his new album "Rush Hour." Plus, an excerpt of TheJazzKitchen's Jazz 101 series featuring Rob Dixon!https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Pavel-Polanco-Safadithttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Pavel-Polanco-Safaditviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Cultural Manifesto DJKyleLong talks with Pavel Polanco Safadit about his new album "Rush Hour." Plus, an excerpt of TheJazzKitchen's Jazz 101 series featuring Rob Dixon!00:59:30Wed, 04 Apr 2018 16:55:40 -0400 DJ Kyle Long shares his full interview with Indy jazz legend Phil Ranelin about playing with Freddie Hubbard, Wes Montgomery and more. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/phil-ranelinhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/phil-ranelinviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)DJ Kyle Long shares his full interview with Indy jazz legend Phil Ranelin about playing with Freddie Hubbard, Wes Montgomery and more.00:59:31Wed, 28 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400On this episode of CulturalManifesto, Kyle Long discusses the murder of Brazilian politician/activist #MarielleFranco with Ana Carolina Feldenheimer, a professor from the State University of Rio de Janeiro. Plus jazz legend Billy Cobham.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Ana-Carolina-Feldenheimerhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Ana-Carolina-Feldenheimerviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this episode of CulturalManifesto, Kyle Long discusses the murder of Brazilian politician/activist #MarielleFranco with Ana Carolina Feldenheimer, a professor from the State University of Rio de Janeiro. Plus jazz legend Billy Cobham.00:59:29Wed, 21 Mar 2018 18:10:58 -0400This week on Cultural Manifesto, Kurt Austin, vocalist for hardcore bands including Risen and Birthright, and founder of the long running vegan, straight edge, hardcore label Catalyst Records.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Kurt-Austinhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Kurt-Austinviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Cultural Manifesto, Kurt Austin, vocalist for hardcore bands including Risen and Birthright, and founder of the long running vegan, straight edge, hardcore label Catalyst Records.00:58:37Wed, 14 Mar 2018 18:04:22 -0400This week on CulturalManifesto, DJKyleLong talks with Indy Jazz legend Phil Ranelin; Jimmy Carter of blindboys of Alabama; and Matt Aull, founder of the experimental cassette label Loathed Sound Department. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Jazz-Legend-Phil-Ranelinhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Jazz-Legend-Phil-Ranelinviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on CulturalManifesto, DJKyleLong talks with Indy Jazz legend Phil Ranelin; Jimmy Carter of blindboys of Alabama; and Matt Aull, founder of the experimental cassette label Loathed Sound Department. 00:58:33Wed, 07 Mar 2018 16:30:13 -0500Kyle speaks with Jean-Paul Weaver and Kim Milfort, organizers of The Dreaming, a benefit for solar power in Haiti. Also, a conversation with Jenny Bhupatkar of Bollywood Beats Indy, and the singer/songwriter, and guitarist Raul Midon.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Organizers-of-The-Dreaminghttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Organizers-of-The-Dreamingviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle speaks with Jean-Paul Weaver and Kim Milfort, organizers of The Dreaming, a benefit for solar power in Haiti. Also, a conversation with Jenny Bhupatkar of Bollywood Beats Indy, and the singer/songwriter, and guitarist Raul Midon.00:59:51Wed, 21 Feb 2018 17:34:39 -0500DJ Kyle Long talks with Marty Green and Paul Symons of BYBYE about their new album, "Metamorphasize." The group is celebrating the release with a show at HI-FI Indy this Friday. Listen to a track from the new album at http://bit.ly/2nZNqDU.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Marty-Green-and-Paul-Symons-of-BYBYEhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Marty-Green-and-Paul-Symons-of-BYBYEviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)DJ Kyle Long talks with Marty Green and Paul Symons of BYBYE about their new album, "Metamorphasize." The group is celebrating the release with a show at HI-FI Indy this Friday. Listen to a track from the new album at http://bit.ly/2nZNqDU.00:59:49Wed, 14 Feb 2018 11:47:56 -0500A look at some of the artists participating in this year's Art & Soul performance series at the Artsgarden. Also, Artur Silva speaks about Carnaval Brazil at The Jazz Kitchen and a preview of Kyle's recent interview with C Niambi Steele of the legendary Stax Records' band 24 Carat Black.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Artsgarden-Art--Soul-Performance-Serieshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Artsgarden-Art--Soul-Performance-Seriesviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)A look at some of the artists participating in this year's Art & Soul performance series at the Artsgarden. Also, Artur Silva speaks about Carnaval Brazil at The Jazz Kitchen and a preview of Kyle's recent interview with C Niambi Steele of the legendary Stax Records' band 24 Carat Black.00:59:00Wed, 07 Feb 2018 14:08:16 -0500Kyle speaks with Megan Simonton and Joshua Allen of "Village Voices: Notes from the Griot". Plus music from Bashiri Asad and Jared Michael & Premium Blend.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Megan-Simonton-and-Joshua-Allenhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Megan-Simonton-and-Joshua-Allenviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle speaks with Megan Simonton and Joshua Allen of "Village Voices: Notes from the Griot". Plus music from Bashiri Asad and Jared Michael & Premium Blend.00:59:30Wed, 31 Jan 2018 16:00:48 -0500Kyle Long speaks with three Indy musicians who helped shape hip-hop on a local and national level: Reggie Griffin, Rickie Clark, and Grover Wilcher.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Reggie-Griffin-Rickie-Clark-and-Grover-Wilcherhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Reggie-Griffin-Rickie-Clark-and-Grover-Wilcherviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle Long speaks with three Indy musicians who helped shape hip-hop on a local and national level: Reggie Griffin, Rickie Clark, and Grover Wilcher.00:59:52Wed, 24 Jan 2018 16:09:57 -0500Kyle speaks with Enrique Chi of the band Making Movies. This episode features some tracks off their new EP 'You Are Another Me' featuring innovative covers of Los Tigres Del Norte, Manu Chao, and a psychedelic son version of Bob Marley's "Redemption Song".https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Enrique-Chi-of-the-band-Making-Movieshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Enrique-Chi-of-the-band-Making-Moviesviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle speaks with Enrique Chi of the band Making Movies. This episode features some tracks off their new EP 'You Are Another Me' featuring innovative covers of Los Tigres Del Norte, Manu Chao, and a psychedelic son version of Bob Marley's "Redemption Song".00:59:30Wed, 10 Jan 2018 15:47:51 -0500Kyle speaks with Sutiweyu Sandoval, an electronic music producer who releases work under the name Broso. Find out how Sutiweyu is using hip-hop and electronic dance music to help preserve the Garifuna culture of his Central American heritage.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Sutiweyu-Sandovalhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Sutiweyu-Sandovalviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle speaks with Sutiweyu Sandoval, an electronic music producer who releases work under the name Broso. Find out how Sutiweyu is using hip-hop and electronic dance music to help preserve the Garifuna culture of his Central American heritage.00:59:41Wed, 03 Jan 2018 09:16:55 -0500 Kyle looks back at some of his favorite interviews and music from 2017. Plus, a preview of the title track from Hanna Benn's brilliant debut EP Divide. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/a-lookback-at-2017https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/a-lookback-at-2017viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle looks back at some of his favorite interviews and music from 2017. Plus, a preview of the title track from Hanna Benn's brilliant debut EP Divide.00:59:30Wed, 27 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500Kyle Long shares music and words from Indiana songwriter/composer/guitarist/vocalist/educator Tyron Cooper. Also, Kyle pays tribute to Indianapolis jazz legend "Mad" Harold Caldwell. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Tyron-Cooperhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Tyron-Cooperviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle Long shares music and words from Indiana songwriter/composer/guitarist/vocalist/educator Tyron Cooper. Also, Kyle pays tribute to Indianapolis jazz legend "Mad" Harold Caldwell. 00:59:02Wed, 20 Dec 2017 10:49:31 -0500DJ Kyle Long introduces a new segment called Hip-Hop DNA, examining the Indianapolis roots of famous hip-hiop songs and beats. Plus, a conversation with Indiana University Jacobs School of Music professor and Latin percussion maestro, Michael Spiro.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Hip-Hop-DNAhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Hip-Hop-DNAviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)DJ Kyle Long introduces a new segment called Hip-Hop DNA, examining the Indianapolis roots of famous hip-hiop songs and beats. Plus, a conversation with Indiana University Jacobs School of Music professor and Latin percussion maestro, Michael Spiro.00:58:57Wed, 13 Dec 2017 18:28:03 -0500Kyle speaks with Armando Perez of the Chicago-based Afrojam Funkbeat band ¡ESSO!. ¡ESSO!'s music mixes hip-hop, salsa, afrobeat, cumbia, and house with a message of unity and social justice. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Armando-Perezhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Armando-Perezviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle speaks with Armando Perez of the Chicago-based Afrojam Funkbeat band ¡ESSO!. ¡ESSO!'s music mixes hip-hop, salsa, afrobeat, cumbia, and house with a message of unity and social justice. 00:59:30Wed, 06 Dec 2017 10:01:28 -0500Kyle Long speaks with Rafael Barnes, an original member of the legendary Indianapolis funk band Amnesty.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Rafael-Barneshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Rafael-Barnesviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle Long speaks with Rafael Barnes, an original member of the legendary Indianapolis funk band Amnesty.00:59:00Wed, 29 Nov 2017 16:52:19 -0500The voices and music of America's indigenous communities. Kyle spins tracks off the incredible indigenous folk/rock comp Native North America Vol. 1, also tracks from A Tribe Called Red, plus an interview with Crow Nation hip-hop artist Supaman.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Music-of-Americas-Indigenous-Communitieshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Music-of-Americas-Indigenous-Communitiesviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)The voices and music of America's indigenous communities. Kyle spins tracks off the incredible indigenous folk/rock comp Native North America Vol. 1, also tracks from A Tribe Called Red, plus an interview with Crow Nation hip-hop artist Supaman.00:59:05Wed, 22 Nov 2017 16:51:10 -0500DJ Kyle Long catches up with Cyrus Youngman and plays tracks off of his upcoming Cyrus Youngman and the Kingfishers album titled "Trip To Try." https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Cyrus-Youngmanhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Cyrus-Youngmanviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)DJ Kyle Long catches up with Cyrus Youngman and plays tracks off of his upcoming Cyrus Youngman and the Kingfishers album titled "Trip To Try." 00:58:59Wed, 15 Nov 2017 09:37:12 -0500Kyle Long speak with Indianapolis music legend Sid UncleJamz Johnson about his work as a musician, manager, and songwriter.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Sid-UncleJamz-Johnsonhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Sid-UncleJamz-Johnsonviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle Long speak with Indianapolis music legend Sid UncleJamz Johnson about his work as a musician, manager, and songwriter.00:59:30Wed, 01 Nov 2017 15:58:02 -0400A special pledge drive edition of a Cultural Manifesto with an hour of music and words with David Crosby.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/David-Crosbyhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/David-Crosbyviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)A special pledge drive edition of a Cultural Manifesto with an hour of music and words with David Crosby.00:59:24Wed, 25 Oct 2017 16:19:13 -0400Kyle speaks with Indiana R&B legend Lonnie Lester, also a conversation with Ariana Beedie of FAF Collective, who will share her thoughts on the aborted Rock Against Racism festival.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Lonnie-Lesterhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Lonnie-Lesterviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle speaks with Indiana R&B legend Lonnie Lester, also a conversation with Ariana Beedie of FAF Collective, who will share her thoughts on the aborted Rock Against Racism festival.00:59:29Wed, 18 Oct 2017 12:28:59 -0400Kyle will speak with the mad scientist of Indiana music, Moe Whittemore, for an hour of words and music from 700 West. This episode features some rare soul and funk discs Moe recorded from bands like Little Murray and The Mantics, Funk St. Workshop, and more.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Moe-Whittemorehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Moe-Whittemoreviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle will speak with the mad scientist of Indiana music, Moe Whittemore, for an hour of words and music from 700 West. This episode features some rare soul and funk discs Moe recorded from bands like Little Murray and The Mantics, Funk St. Workshop, and more.00:59:10Wed, 11 Oct 2017 17:54:23 -0400A conversation with The Knot Brothers, plus a preview of Kyle's interview with funk legend Paul Thomas of Circle City Band.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/The-Knot-Brothershttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/The-Knot-Brothersviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)A conversation with The Knot Brothers, plus a preview of Kyle's interview with funk legend Paul Thomas of Circle City Band.00:59:01Wed, 04 Oct 2017 12:42:42 -0400Kyle Long previews Bloomington Lotus World Music & Arts Festival. Also, a look back at the case of Michael Taylor, an Indianapolis resident who was shot while handcuffed in an Indianapolis Police Department patrol car 30 years ago. John Loflin, from the group Reggaenomix, speaks about the song he wrote about the event.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Bloomington-Lotus-World-Music--Arts-Festivalhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Bloomington-Lotus-World-Music--Arts-Festivalviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle Long previews Bloomington Lotus World Music & Arts Festival. Also, a look back at the case of Michael Taylor, an Indianapolis resident who was shot while handcuffed in an Indianapolis Police Department patrol car 30 years ago. John Loflin, from the group Reggaenomix, speaks about the song he wrote about the event.00:59:30Wed, 27 Sep 2017 18:07:52 -0400Kyle speaks with Cuban-born jazz drummer Ingacio Berroa. He speaks about his work in Cuba with artists like Felipe Dulzaides, Silvio Rodriguez, Emiliano Salvador and Grupo de Experimentacion Sonora del ICAIC. Also, a recent interview with electronic music producer Taylor McFerrin.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Jazz-Drummer-Ingacio-Berroahttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Jazz-Drummer-Ingacio-Berroaviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle speaks with Cuban-born jazz drummer Ingacio Berroa. He speaks about his work in Cuba with artists like Felipe Dulzaides, Silvio Rodriguez, Emiliano Salvador and Grupo de Experimentacion Sonora del ICAIC. Also, a recent interview with electronic music producer Taylor McFerrin.00:59:50Wed, 20 Sep 2017 17:09:07 -0400Kyle speaks with Philly-born trumpet maestro, and 2017 Indy Jazz Fest artist Randy Brecker. Randy and his late brother Michael have increadible roots in Indiana music, and Kyle digs deep into that history.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Trumpet-Maestro-Randy-Breckerhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Trumpet-Maestro-Randy-Breckerviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle speaks with Philly-born trumpet maestro, and 2017 Indy Jazz Fest artist Randy Brecker. Randy and his late brother Michael have increadible roots in Indiana music, and Kyle digs deep into that history.00:59:30Wed, 13 Sep 2017 21:08:34 -0400Kyle Long speaks with Sarah Grain from Sarah Grain & The Billions of Stars as she share's and talks about their new album "Something Wild".https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Sarah-Grain--The-Billions-of-Starshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Sarah-Grain--The-Billions-of-Starsviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle Long speaks with Sarah Grain from Sarah Grain & The Billions of Stars as she share's and talks about their new album "Something Wild".00:59:28Wed, 06 Sep 2017 15:37:10 -0400Kyle Long speaks with one of Indianapolis' earliest, and most interesting punk bands: The Last Four Digits. We'll be talking about the early years of punk rock in Indianapolis, and the new anthology of their work on TimeChange Records: "Don't Move - Essential Synth/Wave From the American Rust Belt (1980-1982)".https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/The-Last-Four-Digitshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/The-Last-Four-Digitsviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle Long speaks with one of Indianapolis' earliest, and most interesting punk bands: The Last Four Digits. We'll be talking about the early years of punk rock in Indianapolis, and the new anthology of their work on TimeChange Records: "Don't Move - Essential Synth/Wave From the American Rust Belt (1980-1982)".00:59:30Wed, 30 Aug 2017 14:16:15 -0400A special Chreece edition of Cultural Manifesto featuring Chreece 3 performers Flaco, and Bates.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Chreecehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Chreeceviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)A special Chreece edition of Cultural Manifesto featuring Chreece 3 performers Flaco, and Bates.00:59:01Wed, 23 Aug 2017 17:20:15 -0400Kyle speaks about Selena and Velvet Underground with the phenomenal vocalist/songwriter Nina Diaz. Nina started performing at age thirteen in San Antonio, Texas with the punk band Girl In A Coma. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/VocalistSongwriter-Nina-Diazhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/VocalistSongwriter-Nina-Diazviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle speaks about Selena and Velvet Underground with the phenomenal vocalist/songwriter Nina Diaz. Nina started performing at age thirteen in San Antonio, Texas with the punk band Girl In A Coma. 00:59:28Wed, 16 Aug 2017 22:59:37 -0400DJ Kyle Long speaks with drummer Ian Chang of Son Lux. His debut solo album, "Spiritual Leader," was created using new music technology called Sensory Percussion.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Ian-Chang-of-Son-Luxhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Ian-Chang-of-Son-Luxviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)DJ Kyle Long speaks with drummer Ian Chang of Son Lux. His debut solo album, "Spiritual Leader," was created using new music technology called Sensory Percussion.00:59:30Wed, 09 Aug 2017 20:43:55 -0400DJ Kyle Long speaks with R&B legend and Indy native, Babyface! Hear the two discuss the Indianapolis music scene of the 70s, and hear some unreleased Babyface recordings that even he had no idea existed. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/RB-Legend-and-Indy-Native-Babyfacehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/RB-Legend-and-Indy-Native-Babyfaceviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)DJ Kyle Long speaks with R&B legend and Indy native, Babyface! Hear the two discuss the Indianapolis music scene of the 70s, and hear some unreleased Babyface recordings that even he had no idea existed. 00:59:28Wed, 26 Jul 2017 17:30:17 -0400Kyle speaks with Nick and Joel Tucker of The Tucker Brothers. They'll be sharing tracks off their new album 'Writing Prompts'.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/The-Tucker-Brothershttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/The-Tucker-Brothersviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle speaks with Nick and Joel Tucker of The Tucker Brothers. They'll be sharing tracks off their new album 'Writing Prompts'.00:59:30Wed, 19 Jul 2017 19:06:24 -0400Kyle speaks with Tom Hensley of the legendary Indianapolis psychedelic band Masters of Deceit. Tom shared a handful of amazing unreleased tracks from 1967/1968.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Tom-Hensleyhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Tom-Hensleyviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle speaks with Tom Hensley of the legendary Indianapolis psychedelic band Masters of Deceit. Tom shared a handful of amazing unreleased tracks from 1967/1968.00:59:28Wed, 12 Jul 2017 17:55:14 -0400Kyle speaks with Wil B of the classical music/hip-hop group Black Violin.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Wil-B-of-Black-Violinhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Wil-B-of-Black-Violinviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle speaks with Wil B of the classical music/hip-hop group Black Violin.00:59:25Wed, 28 Jun 2017 20:15:04 -0400Kyle speaks with the Indianapolis based bharatanatyam dancer Jwala Rejimon. Jwala will be performing Sri Rama Charitham with live orchestral accompaniment on July 16th at Westfield High School Auditorium, presented by Nrityapriya Fine Arts.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Bharatanatyam-Dancer-Jwala-Rejimonhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Bharatanatyam-Dancer-Jwala-Rejimonviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle speaks with the Indianapolis based bharatanatyam dancer Jwala Rejimon. Jwala will be performing Sri Rama Charitham with live orchestral accompaniment on July 16th at Westfield High School Auditorium, presented by Nrityapriya Fine Arts.00:59:30Wed, 21 Jun 2017 16:29:18 -0400Kyle speaks with acclaimed Indianapolis electronic music producer Adam Jay. Adam has created well over 100 recordings in the techno genre, but over the last couple years he's been exploring the sounds of electro music. We'll be listening to tracks from Adam's fantastic new electro LP Maxia Zeta, and discussing his roots in the Indianapolis electronic music scene.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Electronic-Music-Producer-Adam-Jayhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Electronic-Music-Producer-Adam-Jayviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle speaks with acclaimed Indianapolis electronic music producer Adam Jay. Adam has created well over 100 recordings in the techno genre, but over the last couple years he's been exploring the sounds of electro music. We'll be listening to tracks from Adam's fantastic new electro LP Maxia Zeta, and discussing his roots in the Indianapolis electronic music scene.00:59:00Wed, 14 Jun 2017 17:41:15 -0400Kyle speaks with Indianapolis hip-hop duo, Mandog and Diop. They have a new EP titled Flow Flexin.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Hip-Hop-Duo-Mandog-and-Diophttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Hip-Hop-Duo-Mandog-and-Diopviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle speaks with Indianapolis hip-hop duo, Mandog and Diop. They have a new EP titled Flow Flexin.00:59:00Wed, 07 Jun 2017 16:48:16 -0400Host Kyle Long sits down with both UK grime producer Mr. Mitch, and the legendary composer/jazz musician David Amram.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/UK-Grime-Producer-Mr-Mitchhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/UK-Grime-Producer-Mr-Mitchviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Host Kyle Long sits down with both UK grime producer Mr. Mitch, and the legendary composer/jazz musician David Amram.00:59:00Wed, 31 May 2017 17:31:32 -0400Kyle speaks with the amazing Ugandan-born musician, singer and composer Samite, who will explain how his time living in an East African refugee camp influenced the development of his music.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Samitehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Samiteviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle speaks with the amazing Ugandan-born musician, singer and composer Samite, who will explain how his time living in an East African refugee camp influenced the development of his music.00:59:30Wed, 24 May 2017 16:29:52 -0400An interview Kyle Long recorded with the legendary jazz vibraphonist Gary Burton. Earlier this year Burton ended his incredible career in music with a final farewell performance at The Jazz Kitchen. Kyle had the honor to speak with Burton shortly before he took the stage for his last performance.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Jazz-Vibraphonist-Gary-Burtonhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Jazz-Vibraphonist-Gary-Burtonviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)An interview Kyle Long recorded with the legendary jazz vibraphonist Gary Burton. Earlier this year Burton ended his incredible career in music with a final farewell performance at The Jazz Kitchen. Kyle had the honor to speak with Burton shortly before he took the stage for his last performance.00:58:56Wed, 17 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400Kyle Long sits down with Ryan Taylor and Jared Thompson of the Indianapolis Jazz Quartet: Premium Blend, as they discuss their new excellent album "The Road".https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Indianapolis-Jazz-Quartet-Premium-Blendhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Indianapolis-Jazz-Quartet-Premium-Blendviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle Long sits down with Ryan Taylor and Jared Thompson of the Indianapolis Jazz Quartet: Premium Blend, as they discuss their new excellent album "The Road".00:59:30Wed, 10 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400A conversation with Indianapolis hip-hop artist, Jarett Michael and his new release "What a Year", Also, an excerpt of my interview with Jasper "Mississippi" Travis, aka The Brush Master.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Hip-Hop-Artist-Jarett-Michaelhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Hip-Hop-Artist-Jarett-Michaelviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)A conversation with Indianapolis hip-hop artist, Jarett Michael and his new release "What a Year", Also, an excerpt of my interview with Jasper "Mississippi" Travis, aka The Brush Master.00:59:00Fri, 05 May 2017 17:30:00 -0400Richard Edwards, former member of Margot & the Nuclear So and So's, Join's Kyle Long in studio to share music from his brilliant new LP 'Lemon Cotton Candy Sunset'.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Richard-Edwardshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/Richard-Edwardsviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Richard Edwards, former member of Margot & the Nuclear So and So's, Join's Kyle Long in studio to share music from his brilliant new LP 'Lemon Cotton Candy Sunset'.00:59:00Fri, 28 Apr 2017 18:24:00 -0400 Kyle Long asks Brian Wilson, of The Beach Boys, a bunch of weird rapid-fire questions about The Four Freshmen, Martin Denny and Julius Wechter. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/brian-wilsonhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/brian-wilsonviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle Long asks Brian Wilson, of The Beach Boys, a bunch of weird rapid-fire questions about The Four Freshmen, Martin Denny and Julius Wechter.00:59:10Wed, 19 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 The second part of my interview with Charles Lloyd on 90.1 WFYI. Kyle Long plays a couple rarities from The Beach Boys, along with Charles Lloyd's extended commentary on his collaborations with the band. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/jazz-legend-charles-lloyd-pt-2https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/jazz-legend-charles-lloyd-pt-2viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)The second part of my interview with Charles Lloyd on 90.1 WFYI. Kyle Long plays a couple rarities from The Beach Boys, along with Charles Lloyd's extended commentary on his collaborations with the band.00:59:23Sat, 15 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/jazz-legend-charles-lloydhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/jazz-legend-charles-lloydviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Part one of Kyle Long's conversation with jazz legend Charles Lloyd.00:59:12Wed, 12 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 "The Lion of Zimbabwe" Thomas Mapfumo, Palestinian oud maestro Simon Shaheen, and the brilliant Indianapolis new music collective Forward Motion. Plus a preview of my upcoming interview with Richard Edwards of Margot and The Nuclear So and So's. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/the-lion-of-zimbabwe-thomas-mapfumohttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/the-lion-of-zimbabwe-thomas-mapfumoviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)"The Lion of Zimbabwe" Thomas Mapfumo, Palestinian oud maestro Simon Shaheen, and the brilliant Indianapolis new music collective Forward Motion. Plus a preview of my upcoming interview with Richard Edwards of Margot and The Nuclear So and So's.00:59:17Wed, 05 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Gil Scott-Heron was born on April 1, 1949. Cultural Manifesto host, DJ Kyle Long, plays a full hour of the author, songwriter and music pioneer Gil Scott-Heron's music. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/gil-scott-heron-2https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/gil-scott-heron-2viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Gil Scott-Heron was born on April 1, 1949. Cultural Manifesto host, DJ Kyle Long, plays a full hour of the author, songwriter and music pioneer Gil Scott-Heron's music.00:58:30Sat, 01 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Words and music from Jazz guitarist Charlie Hunter about collaborating with artists from Rob Dixon to Frank Ocean, and we talked about Indianapolis guitar masters like Scrapper Blackwell and Steven Weakley. Also, hits like "Creole" with Mos Def, and "Spanish Joint" off D'Angelo's Voodoo LP. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/jazz-guitarist-charlie-hunterhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/jazz-guitarist-charlie-hunterviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Words and music from Jazz guitarist Charlie Hunter about collaborating with artists from Rob Dixon to Frank Ocean, and we talked about Indianapolis guitar masters like Scrapper Blackwell and Steven Weakley. Also, hits like "Creole" with Mos Def, and "Spanish Joint" off D'Angelo's Voodoo LP.00:59:30Wed, 29 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Joining Kyle on this episode, special guest sitar player and composer Anoushka Shankar, who discusses her music. She is the daughter of Ravi Shankar. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/anoushka-shankarhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/anoushka-shankarviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Joining Kyle on this episode, special guest sitar player and composer Anoushka Shankar, who discusses her music. She is the daughter of Ravi Shankar.00:58:30Wed, 22 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400 This show is all about ContraBanned #MusicUnites, which is a South by Southwest showcase featuring music from the countries targeted in Donald Trump’s executive order travel ban. I'll be speaking with Tristra Newyear Yeager of the music PR firm Rock Paper Scissors, a co-sponsor of ContraBanned. I'll also talk with two musicians performing at ContraBanned: Dena El Saffar of Salaam, and Bassel Almadani of Bassel & The Supernaturals. Plus music from Yussef Kamaal, Ash Koosha, and Mohsen Namjoo. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/contrabanned-musicuniteshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/contrabanned-musicunitesviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This show is all about ContraBanned #MusicUnites, which is a South by Southwest showcase featuring music from the countries targeted in Donald Trump's executive order travel ban. I'll be speaking with Tristra Newyear Yeager of the music PR firm Rock Paper Scissors, a co-sponsor of ContraBanned. I'll also talk with two musicians performing at ContraBanned: Dena El Saffar of Salaam, and Bassel Almadani of Bassel & The Supernaturals. Plus music from Yussef Kamaal, Ash Koosha, and Mohsen Namjoo.00:59:00Wed, 15 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400 This week my guest will be Wu Man, a virtuoso on the pipa, a traditional Chinese Instrument that's roughly 2,000 years old. We will be discussing her work with Philip Glass, and her experiments playing the pipa the wah wah and distortion pedals. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/pipa-virtuoso-wu-manhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/pipa-virtuoso-wu-manviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week my guest will be Wu Man, a virtuoso on the pipa, a traditional Chinese Instrument that's roughly 2,000 years old. We will be discussing her work with Philip Glass, and her experiments playing the pipa the wah wah and distortion pedals.00:59:40Wed, 08 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Part one of a special two part episode featuring Michael Kaufmann and Stuart Hyatt of Sound Expeditions. Stuart and Michael discuss their work sound-mapping Indianapolis. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/michael-kaufmann-and-stuart-hyatt-of-sound-expeditions-part-1https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/michael-kaufmann-and-stuart-hyatt-of-sound-expeditions-part-1viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Part one of a special two part episode featuring Michael Kaufmann and Stuart Hyatt of Sound Expeditions. Stuart and Michael discuss their work sound-mapping Indianapolis.00:59:06Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Artist Artur Silva share’s a selection of Brazilian tunes from Tim Maia to Criolo. In the second half of the broadcast musician and Irvington Vinyl owner Rick Wilkerson will spin some early Indiana punk rock to commemorate a new exhibit of late '70s/early '80s punk rock posters opening First Friday, March 3rd at the Circle City Industrial Complex. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/artist-artur-silvahttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/artist-artur-silvaviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Artist Artur Silva share's a selection of Brazilian tunes from Tim Maia to Criolo. In the second half of the broadcast musician and Irvington Vinyl owner Rick Wilkerson will spin some early Indiana punk rock to commemorate a new exhibit of late '70s/early '80s punk rock posters opening First Friday, March 3rd at the Circle City Industrial Complex.00:59:21Wed, 22 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Lupe Pimentel of the Indiana Undocumented Youth Alliance talks about the A Day Without Immigrants march in Indy. Kyle will talk with Helado Negro about his song "Young, Latin & Proud". Visual artist Beatriz Vasquez will talk about the meaning behind Los Tigres Del Norte's "Somos Mas Americanos". And Rosane Zelmanovitz will share info about the annual Indy feijoada dinner for Partners of the Americas and spin some Brazilian classics from Ney Matogrossi, Elza Soares & more. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/lupe-pimentel-helado-negro-beatriz-vasquez-and-rosane-zelmanovitzhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/lupe-pimentel-helado-negro-beatriz-vasquez-and-rosane-zelmanovitzviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Lupe Pimentel of the Indiana Undocumented Youth Alliance talks about the A Day Without Immigrants march in Indy. Kyle will talk with Helado Negro about his song "Young, Latin & Proud". Visual artist Beatriz Vasquez will talk about the meaning behind Los Tigres Del Norte's "Somos Mas Americanos". And Rosane Zelmanovitz will share info about the annual Indy feijoada dinner for Partners of the Americas and spin some Brazilian classics from Ney Matogrossi, Elza Soares & more.00:59:28Wed, 15 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500 "Music knows no boundaries, borders, or bans. No law or wall can suppress the beauty and power of song." - Rafiq Bhatia of Son Lux. This show is a playlist created by Son Lux. You'll hear music from Syria, Iraq, Iran, Sudan, Yemen, Somalia, Libya, Pakistan and more. Including selections from Abida Parveen, A-WA, Alsarah, K'Naan, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Fatima Al Qadiri, Ash Koosha, Heems, Swet Shop Boys, Rafiq Bhatia, Omar Souleyman and many others. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/playlist-created-by-son-lux-part-2https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/playlist-created-by-son-lux-part-2viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)"Music knows no boundaries, borders, or bans. No law or wall can suppress the beauty and power of song." - Rafiq Bhatia of Son Lux. This show is a playlist created by Son Lux. You'll hear music from Syria, Iraq, Iran, Sudan, Yemen, Somalia, Libya, Pakistan and more. Including selections from Abida Parveen, A-WA, Alsarah, K'Naan, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Fatima Al Qadiri, Ash Koosha, Heems, Swet Shop Boys, Rafiq Bhatia, Omar Souleyman and many others.00:59:56Wed, 08 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500 "Music knows no boundaries, borders, or bans. No law or wall can suppress the beauty and power of song." - Rafiq Bhatia of Son Lux. This show is a playlist created by Son Lux. You'll hear music from Syria, Iraq, Iran, Sudan, Yemen, Somalia, Libya, Pakistan and more. Including selections from Abida Parveen, A-WA, Alsarah, K'Naan, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Fatima Al Qadiri, Ash Koosha, Heems, Swet Shop Boys, Rafiq Bhatia, Omar Souleyman and many others. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/playlist-created-by-son-lux-part-1https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/playlist-created-by-son-lux-part-1viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)"Music knows no boundaries, borders, or bans. No law or wall can suppress the beauty and power of song." - Rafiq Bhatia of Son Lux. This show is a playlist created by Son Lux. You'll hear music from Syria, Iraq, Iran, Sudan, Yemen, Somalia, Libya, Pakistan and more. Including selections from Abida Parveen, A-WA, Alsarah, K'Naan, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Fatima Al Qadiri, Ash Koosha, Heems, Swet Shop Boys, Rafiq Bhatia, Omar Souleyman and many others.01:00:00Sat, 04 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500 DJ Kyle Long talks with Art Adams and Mike Strauss of The Art Adams Band. Art is a member of the Rockabilly Hall of Fame and tonight he'll be talking about his Memphis Dream box set, a collection of music he recorded at the legendary Sun Records in 2016. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/the-art-adams-bandhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/the-art-adams-bandviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)DJ Kyle Long talks with Art Adams and Mike Strauss of The Art Adams Band. Art is a member of the Rockabilly Hall of Fame and tonight he'll be talking about his Memphis Dream box set, a collection of music he recorded at the legendary Sun Records in 2016.00:59:20Wed, 01 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Guest, Fre$co of the New Wave Collective, who has put down some excellent verses on tracks like "blaqu LVE" and "Topic of Discussion". https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/freco-of-the-new-wave-collectivehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/freco-of-the-new-wave-collectiveviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Guest, Fre$co of the New Wave Collective, who has put down some excellent verses on tracks like "blaqu LVE" and "Topic of Discussion".00:58:29Wed, 25 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Kyle looks back at interviews that he's done with the three of the pioneers of Indiana psychedelic music: Producer Moe Whittemore who founded 700 West records and recorded and released the self-titled debut LP from Beech Grove's Zerfas. The album has been described as the "Sgt. Pepper of the Midwest."; Lester Johnson who co-founded the psychedelic soul group Ebony Rhythm Band.; Ron Matelic of Sir Winston and the Commons and Anonymous. In 1966 Sir Winston and the Commons released one of the first Indiana psychedelic records "Not the Spirit of India.". https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/indiana-psychedelic-music-pioneershttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/indiana-psychedelic-music-pioneersviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle looks back at interviews that he's done with the three of the pioneers of Indiana psychedelic music: Producer Moe Whittemore who founded 700 West records and recorded and released the self-titled debut LP from Beech Grove's Zerfas. The album has been described as the "Sgt. Pepper of the Midwest."; Lester Johnson who co-founded the psychedelic soul group Ebony Rhythm Band.; Ron Matelic of Sir Winston and the Commons and Anonymous. In 1966 Sir Winston and the Commons released one of the first Indiana psychedelic records "Not the Spirit of India.".00:59:54Wed, 18 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500 In this episode we're looking back at some of the best local and international releases of 2016, featuring music and words from A-WA, Helado Negro, Sirius Blvck, Clint Breeze, Sedcairn Archives, Oreo Jones and Moses Sumney. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/kyles-best-local-and-international-releases-of-2016https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/kyles-best-local-and-international-releases-of-2016viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)In this episode we're looking back at some of the best local and international releases of 2016, featuring music and words from A-WA, Helado Negro, Sirius Blvck, Clint Breeze, Sedcairn Archives, Oreo Jones and Moses Sumney.00:58:59Wed, 04 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500 The second half of Kyle's interview with musician Clint Breeze, as they go through Side B of his newest album, "Nappy Head". https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/carrington-clinton-aka-clint-breeze-part-2https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/carrington-clinton-aka-clint-breeze-part-2viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)The second half of Kyle's interview with musician Clint Breeze, as they go through Side B of his newest album, "Nappy Head".00:58:59Wed, 28 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500 A special Christmas Eve edition of Cultural Manifesto with guest Sibeko Jywanza of the Indianapolis Kwanzaa Comittee talking about the history of Kwanzaa, and the Umoja Village 50th Anniversary Kwanzaa celebration in Indianapolis was at the Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center on December 26, 2016. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/sibeko-jywanza-of-the-indianapolis-kwanzaa-comitteehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/sibeko-jywanza-of-the-indianapolis-kwanzaa-comitteeviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)A special Christmas Eve edition of Cultural Manifesto with guest Sibeko Jywanza of the Indianapolis Kwanzaa Comittee talking about the history of Kwanzaa, and the Umoja Village 50th Anniversary Kwanzaa celebration in Indianapolis was at the Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center on December 26, 2016.00:59:30Sat, 24 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500 In 2016 Carrington Clinton (aka Clint Breeze) formed one of the most amazing bands in Indy (Clint Breeze and The Groove) and recorded one of the most musically and conceptually epic Indiana albums I've ever heard (Nappy Head). Carrington patiently went through EVERY track on that record with me for a special "Nappy Head" edition of Cultural Manifesto. This is the first part of a two part episode. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/carrington-clinton-aka-clint-breeze-part-1https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/carrington-clinton-aka-clint-breeze-part-1viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)In 2016 Carrington Clinton (aka Clint Breeze) formed one of the most amazing bands in Indy (Clint Breeze and The Groove) and recorded one of the most musically and conceptually epic Indiana albums I've ever heard (Nappy Head). Carrington patiently went through EVERY track on that record with me for a special "Nappy Head" edition of Cultural Manifesto.00:59:00Wed, 21 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500 A special hour long tribute for Indianapolis jazz legend Billy Wooten, who passed away earlier this year. I'll be spinning rare tracks from every period of Wooten's career, including music from: Wooden Glass, Grant Green, Funder Cooper, The Soulful Strings, The Nineteenth Whole, The Naptown Afro Jazz Quintet and more. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/remembering-billy-wootenhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/remembering-billy-wootenviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Host Kyle Long remembers Indianapolis jazz fixture, vibraphonist Billy Wooten.01:00:00Sat, 17 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500 Words and music from Pope Adrian Bless on Cultural Manifesto with your host Kyle Long. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/pope-adrian-blesshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/pope-adrian-blessviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Words and music from Pope Adrian Bless on Cultural Manifesto with your host Kyle Long.00:59:22Wed, 14 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500 Part two of my interview with the amazing Bloomington flutist James Pellerite. James will be sharing stories of midnight NYC recording sessions with Igor Stravinsky and working on the creation of the funky as hell Concerto for Flute, String Quartet and Jazz Band with Indianapolis jazz legend and composer David Baker! I'll also be spinning some tunes from rare albums James cut in the 1960s. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/bloomington-flutist-james-pellerite-part-2https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/bloomington-flutist-james-pellerite-part-2viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Part two of my interview with the amazing Bloomington flutist James Pellerite. James will be sharing stories of midnight NYC recording sessions with Igor Stravinsky and working on the creation of the funky as hell Concerto for Flute, String Quartet and Jazz Band with Indianapolis jazz legend and composer David Baker! I'll also be spinning some tunes from rare albums James cut in the 1960s.00:59:29Sat, 10 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500 Part one of my interview with the amazing Bloomington flutist James Pellerite. James will be sharing stories of midnight NYC recording sessions with Igor Stravinsky and working on the creation of the funky as hell Concerto for Flute, String Quartet and Jazz Band with Indianapolis jazz legend and composer David Baker! I'll also be spinning some tunes from rare albums James cut in the 1960s. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/bloomington-flutist-james-pellerite-part-1https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/bloomington-flutist-james-pellerite-part-1viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Part one of my interview with the amazing Bloomington flutist James Pellerite. James will be sharing stories of midnight NYC recording sessions with Igor Stravinsky and working on the creation of the funky as hell Concerto for Flute, String Quartet and Jazz Band with Indianapolis jazz legend and composer David Baker! I'll also be spinning some tunes from rare albums James cut in the 1960s.00:59:59Wed, 07 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500 Part two of Addison and Lewis Rogers of Busman's Holiday in studio sharing a few tracks off their new LP "Popular Cycles" on Joyful Noise Recordings. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/addison-and-lewis-rogers-of-busmans-holiday-part-2https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/addison-and-lewis-rogers-of-busmans-holiday-part-2viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Part two of Addison and Lewis Rogers of Busman's Holiday in studio sharing a few tracks off their new LP "Popular Cycles" on Joyful Noise Recordings.00:59:30Sat, 03 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500 Addison and Lewis Rogers of Busman's Holiday stops by with a few tracks off their new LP "Popular Cycles" on Joyful Noise Recordings. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/addison-and-lewis-rogers-of-busmans-holiday-part-1https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/addison-and-lewis-rogers-of-busmans-holiday-part-1viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Addison and Lewis Rogers of Busman's Holiday stops by with a few tracks off their new LP "Popular Cycles" on Joyful Noise Recordings.01:00:01Wed, 30 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500 A special crossover Saturday night of Public Radio Goodness at WFYI. Matthew Socey host of the Blues House Party will appear as a guest on a Cultural Manifesto, right after his show, as a special welcome to Kyle Long to the Saturday evening Lineup. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/public-radio-goodnesshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/public-radio-goodnessviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)A special crossover Saturday night of Public Radio Goodness at WFYI. Matthew Socey host of the Blues House Party will appear as a guest on a Cultural Manifesto, right after his show, as a special welcome to Kyle Long to the Saturday evening Lineup.01:00:00Sat, 26 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500 An interview with Crow Nation hip-hop artist Supaman. Plus music from A Tribe Called Red, Tanya Tagaq, more. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/crow-nation-hip-hop-artist-supamanhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/crow-nation-hip-hop-artist-supamanviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)An interview with Crow Nation hip-hop artist Supaman. Plus music from A Tribe Called Red, Tanya Tagaq, more.01:00:01Wed, 23 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500 Sounds from Brazil, Mexico and beyond this week on Cultural Manifesto, courtesy of my guest Ben Fowler of Jefferson St. Parade Band. Tune in for words and music from Ben, plus a quick chat with New Orleans legend Dr. John. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/ben-fowlerhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/ben-fowlerviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week is a brief interview with New Orleans music legend Dr. John, and then Ben Fowler, founder of Bloomington's Jefferson St. Parade Band.00:59:59Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500 David "Moose" Adamson of Sedcairn Archives gives a special preview of several tracks from his awesome new album OOBYDOOB, with tracks featuring guest spots from artists including Oreo Jones, Sirius Blvck, and Flaco. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/david-moose-adamsonhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/david-moose-adamsonviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)David "Moose" Adamson of Sedcairn Archives gives a special preview of several tracks from his awesome new album OOBYDOOB, with tracks featuring guest spots from artists including Oreo Jones, Sirius Blvck, and Flaco.00:59:30Fri, 11 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500 This week an interview with artist and musician Stuart Hyatt. He has an excellent new LP coming out as part of his Field Works series. It's titled The Fair State, and the record explores sounds and themes relating to the Indiana Bicentennial - from the voice of Eugene Debs, to the sounds of cows and goats. Pick up a vinyl edition of The Fair State at Luna Music on November 7th. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/stuart-hyatthttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/stuart-hyattviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week an interview with artist and musician Stuart Hyatt. He has an excellent new LP coming out as part of his Field Works series. It's titled The Fair State, and the record explores sounds and themes relating to the Indiana Bicentennial - from the voice of Eugene Debs, to the sounds of cows and goats. Pick up a vinyl edition of The Fair State at Luna Music on November 7th.01:00:00Fri, 04 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0400 This episode features a special preview of five tracks off Sirius Blvck's incredible new album NXGHTCRAWLR this week on Cultural Manifesto. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/music-and-words-from-sirius-blvckhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/music-and-words-from-sirius-blvckviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This episode features a special preview of five tracks off Sirius Blvck's incredible new album NXGHTCRAWLR this week on Cultural Manifesto.00:59:58Fri, 28 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400 A full hour of music and words with Roberto Lange of Helado Negro. We listen to several selections off his amazing new album "Private Energy", which has been receiving glowing write-ups from Pitchfork, Fader, The Guardian, etc. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/roberto-lange-of-helado-negrohttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/roberto-lange-of-helado-negroviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)A full hour of music and words with Roberto Lange of Helado Negro. We listen to several selections off his amazing new album "Private Energy", which has been receiving glowing write-ups from Pitchfork, Fader, The Guardian, etc.00:59:30Fri, 14 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Pictured with Muhammad Ali and Etta James in Kinshasa, Zaire from the time of Ali's Rumble in the Jungle fight with George Foreman. Rodney Stepp played the Zaire '74 concert when he was keyboardist and assistant musical director for The Spinners. On the show are tracks from Rodney's work with The Diplomatics, Jazzie Cazzie and The Seven Sounds, The Spinners - and two never before heard soul ballads from Rodney's Midwest funk supergroup Rapture, who recorded two extraordinary LPs that were never issued. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/indiana-soulfunk-legend-rodney-stepphttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/indiana-soulfunk-legend-rodney-steppviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Rodney Stepp played the Zaire '74 concert when he was keyboardist and assistant musical director for The Spinners. On the show are tracks from Rodney's work with The Diplomatics, Jazzie Cazzie and The Seven Sounds, The Spinners - and two never before heard soul ballads from Rodney's Midwest funk supergroup Rapture, who recorded two extraordinary LPs that were never issued.00:59:55Fri, 07 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Music and words from Kaleidoscope Jukebox aka Clint Carty. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/kaleidoscope-jukeboxhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/kaleidoscope-jukeboxviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Music and words from Kaleidoscope Jukebox aka Clint Carty.00:59:00Fri, 30 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Host Kyle Long speaks with music journalist Ariana Beedie about her new local music and culture media platform FAF Collective. We also discuss her past work for AfroPunk, and her current involvement with the local Black Lives Matter affiliate Indy 10. Plus music picks from Ariana, and kyle spins local tracks from Phil Ranelin and Clint Breeze w/ John Stamps. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/music-journalist-ariana-beediehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/music-journalist-ariana-beedieviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Host Kyle Long speaks with music journalist Ariana Beedie about her new local music and culture media platform FAF Collective. We also discuss her past work for AfroPunk, and her current involvement with the local Black Lives Matter affiliate Indy 10. Plus music picks from Ariana, and kyle spins local tracks from Phil Ranelin and Clint Breeze w/ John Stamps.00:59:30Fri, 23 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Joining Kyle is jazz guitarist Pat Martino. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/pat-martinohttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/pat-martinoviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Joining Kyle is jazz guitarist Pat Martino.00:59:58Fri, 16 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Tonight on Cultural Manifesto, DJ Kyle Long talks with Sunny Jain of Red Baraat. The group will be performing this Sunday at The Jazz Kitchen. Then, a conversation with Joyful Noise Recordings artist Yonatan Gat. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/sunny-jain-of-red-baraat-and-yonatan-gathttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/sunny-jain-of-red-baraat-and-yonatan-gatviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Tonight on Cultural Manifesto, DJ Kyle Long talks with Sunny Jain of Red Baraat. The group will be performing this Sunday at The Jazz Kitchen. Then, a conversation with Joyful Noise Recordings artist Yonatan Gat.00:59:38Fri, 09 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400 This show is all about Bloomington, Indiana's Lotus Fest - happening September 15-18, 2016. Guests joining the show are 2016 Lotus performers, including Tair Haim of the Israeli-Yemenite trio A-Wa; Sudanese singer Alsarah; and bhangra legend Johnny Kalsi of Dhol Foundation and Alaap! Don't miss this packed hour of incredible music and conversation! https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/indianas-lotus-festhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/indianas-lotus-festviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This show is all about Bloomington, Indiana's Lotus Fest - happening September 15-18, 2016. Guests joining the show are 2016 Lotus performers, including Tair Haim of the Israeli-Yemenite trio A-Wa; Sudanese singer Alsarah; and bhangra legend Johnny Kalsi of Dhol Foundation and Alaap! Don't miss this packed hour of incredible music and conversation!01:00:01Fri, 02 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400 This week host Kyle Long speaks with Oreo Jones, Lisa Berlin of General Public Collective and Erin Jeter of Musical Family Tree about Chreece - an all day hip-hop festival happening Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Fountain Square. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/chreece-hip-hop-festivalhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/chreece-hip-hop-festivalviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week host Kyle Long speaks with Oreo Jones, Lisa Berlin of General Public Collective and Erin Jeter of Musical Family Tree about Chreece - an all day hip-hop festival happening Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Fountain Square.00:59:30Fri, 26 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Kyle talks with Indianapolis songwriter Tony Black who collaborated with legendary Indiana soul/funk groups The Vanguards and Revolution Compared To What. Plus, Tony will share some never before heard home recordings of a teenaged Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds that Tony made in the early 1970s. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/indianapolis-songwriter-tony-blackhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/indianapolis-songwriter-tony-blackviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle talks with Indianapolis songwriter Tony Black who collaborated with legendary Indiana soul/funk groups The Vanguards and Revolution Compared To What. Plus, Tony will share some never before heard home recordings of a teenaged Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds that Tony made in the early 1970s.00:59:40Fri, 19 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Kyle Long speaks with hip-hop artist Rehema McNeil and members of the Indianapolis Chinese Orchestra. This episode ends with a track off Sub Rosa's awesome "Anthology of Chinese Experimental Music 1992-2008" compilation. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/hip-hop-artist-rehema-mcneilhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/hip-hop-artist-rehema-mcneilviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle Long speaks with hip-hop artist Rehema McNeil and members of the Indianapolis Chinese Orchestra. This episode ends with a track off Sub Rosa's awesome "Anthology of Chinese Experimental Music 1992-2008" compilation.00:59:00Fri, 12 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400 As you may have noticed Cultural Manifesto has been 'off-air' the last two weeks due to NPR's coverage of the Republican and Democratic conventions. Continuing loosely on that theme, this week's edition of Cultural Manifesto will look back at a pair of interviews I recorded in 2015 featuring Indianapolis artists sharing their concerns over the policies and rhetoric of Mike Pence and Donald Trump. My guests will be 2014 ArtPrize winner Anila Quayyum Agha, and papel picado maestro Beatriz Vasquez. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/2015-interviews-about-mike-pence-and-donald-trumphttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/2015-interviews-about-mike-pence-and-donald-trumpviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)As you may have noticed Cultural Manifesto has been 'off-air' the last two weeks due to NPR's coverage of the Republican and Democratic conventions. Continuing loosely on that theme, this week's edition of Cultural Manifesto will look back at a pair of interviews I recorded in 2015 featuring Indianapolis artists sharing their concerns over the policies and rhetoric of Mike Pence and Donald Trump. My guests will be 2014 ArtPrize winner Anila Quayyum Agha, and papel picado maestro Beatriz Vasquez.00:59:57Fri, 05 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400 This episode features an extended interview with the great Indianapolis jazz vocalist Everett Greene. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/jazz-vocalist-everett-greenehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/jazz-vocalist-everett-greeneviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This episode features an extended interview with the great Indianapolis jazz vocalist Everett Greene.00:59:30Fri, 15 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400 On this episode of A Cultural Manifesto and extended interview with Richard Edwards from Margot and the Nuclear So and So's. Richard will be sharing some exceptionally beautiful unreleased Margot songs from the forthcoming 5 LP Margot rarities box set. The collection is titled The 'Bride on the Boxcar' and it's scheduled for a November 27 release on Joyful Noise Recordings. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/richard-edwards-from-margot-and-the-nuclear-so-and-sos-repeat-from-october-2015https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/richard-edwards-from-margot-and-the-nuclear-so-and-sos-repeat-from-october-2015viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this episode of A Cultural Manifesto and extended interview with Richard Edwards from Margot and the Nuclear So and So's.01:00:00Fri, 08 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Psyched to have a full hour of music and conversation with @mikeadamsathishonestweight tonight at 9 on 90.1 @wfyi_indy Public Radio. Awesome tunes off his new @joyfulnoiserecs LP 'Casino Drone' and conversation about everything from Christian punk to mail order classic rock compilation TV ads. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/mike-adamshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/mike-adamsviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Psyched to have a full hour of music and conversation with @mikeadamsathishonestweight tonight at 9 on 90.1 @wfyi_indy Public Radio. Awesome tunes off his new @joyfulnoiserecs LP 'Casino Drone' and conversation about everything from Christian punk to mail order classic rock compilation TV ads.01:00:00Fri, 01 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Up first host Kyle Long talks with vocalist and musician Azieb Abraha, and on the second half of the broadcast is joined by composer and clarinetist Eric Salazar. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/azieb-abrahahttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/azieb-abrahaviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Up first host Kyle Long talks with vocalist and musician Azieb Abraha, and on the second half of the broadcast is joined by composer and clarinetist Eric Salazar.00:59:30Fri, 24 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Clint "DJ Paren" McCarty and Antonio Leiriao of Naptown Soul Club will be spin up some classic Indiana funk and soul music from groups including Amnesty, The Hamilton Movement, Lost Weekend and more. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/naptown-soul-clubhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/naptown-soul-clubviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Clint "DJ Paren" McCarty and Antonio Leiriao of Naptown Soul Club will be spin up some classic Indiana funk and soul music from groups including Amnesty, The Hamilton Movement, Lost Weekend and more.00:59:45Fri, 17 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Bangs Nicely producer Alex Edgecombe a.k.a. Cool Hand Lex joins Kyle on Cultural Manifesto tonight. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/alex-edgecombe-aka-cool-hand-lexhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/alex-edgecombe-aka-cool-hand-lexviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Bangs Nicely producer Alex Edgecombe a.k.a. Cool Hand Lex joins Kyle on Cultural Manifesto tonight.00:59:30Fri, 10 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Tonight's guest is Jay Brookinz who will be discussing the upcoming June 11th Beat Battle at Pioneer. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/jay-brookinzhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/jay-brookinzviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Tonight's guest is Jay Brookinz who will be discussing the upcoming June 11th Beat Battle at Pioneer.00:59:30Fri, 03 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Host Kyle Long speaks with Bashiri Asad, and Mat Davis returns for his monthly Localmotion segment featuring a tremendous musical performance from Kara Beth Rasure. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/bashiri-asadhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/bashiri-asadviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Host Kyle Long speaks with Bashiri Asad, and Mat Davis returns for his monthly Localmotion segment featuring a tremendous musical performance from Kara Beth Rasure.00:59:58Fri, 27 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Tristra Newyear Yeager, from Bloomington's Rock Paper Scissors, shares some adventurous new sounds from Tanzania, Ethiopia and Senegal, and Kyle speaks with Indiana soul music legend Lonnie Lester. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/tristra-newyear-yeagerhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/tristra-newyear-yeagerviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Tristra Newyear Yeager, from Bloomington's Rock Paper Scissors, shares some adventurous new sounds from Tanzania, Ethiopia and Senegal, and Kyle speaks with Indiana soul music legend Lonnie Lester.00:59:03Fri, 20 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Oreo Jones spins cuts off his excellent new LP "Cash For Gold" which dropped this May 13, 2016. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/oreo-joneshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/oreo-jonesviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Oreo Jones spins cuts off his excellent new LP "Cash For Gold" which dropped this May 13, 2016.01:00:00Fri, 13 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Kyle Long is happy to have words and music from composer/vocalist Hanna Benn on this show. He samples some of Hanna's incredible music, and she also brought some amazing records from her collection to share. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/hanna-bennhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/hanna-bennviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle Long is happy to have words and music from composer/vocalist Hanna Benn on this show. He samples some of Hanna's incredible music, and she also brought some amazing records from her collection to share.01:00:00Fri, 06 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400 An amazing variety of sounds on this show. Up first Kyle Long speaks with Indianapolis musician Kate Boyd about her recording of John Cage's work for prepared piano. On the second half of the broadcast Tristra Newyear Yeager from Bloomington's Rock Paper Scissors shares some excellent Pashto music from Afghanistan and Pakistan. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/indianapolis-musician-kate-boydhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/indianapolis-musician-kate-boydviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)An amazing variety of sounds on this show. Up first Kyle Long speaks with Indianapolis musician Kate Boyd about her recording of John Cage's work for prepared piano. On the second half of the broadcast Tristra Newyear Yeager from Bloomington's Rock Paper Scissors shares some excellent Pashto music from Afghanistan and Pakistan.01:00:00Fri, 29 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400 On this show, music and conversation with musician/producer Sharlene Birdsong. Sharlene is a member of several awesome bands, including Thee Tsunamis, Louie Louie, White Moms and The United States Three - but we'll be talking about her work directing Musical Family Tree's IN Covers series, which features Indiana bands covering other Indiana bands. Also Mat Davis interviews The Yellow Kites on his Localmotion segment. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/musicianproducer-sharlene-birdsonghttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/musicianproducer-sharlene-birdsongviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this show, music and conversation with musician/producer Sharlene Birdsong. Sharlene is a member of several awesome bands, including Thee Tsunamis, Louie Louie, White Moms and The United States Three - but we'll be talking about her work directing Musical Family Tree's IN Covers series, which features Indiana bands covering other Indiana bands. Also Mat Davis interviews The Yellow Kites on his Localmotion segment.00:59:31Fri, 22 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400 On this episode a conversation with Indianapolis composer James Aikman regarding his composition Peacemakers, written for the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra.  James Aikman's work has been performed and recorded by musicians and orchestras around the United States. James is currently serving as composer in residence for the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra - and recently premiered a major new piece with the ICO. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/james-aikmanhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/james-aikmanviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this episode a conversation with Indianapolis composer James Aikman regarding his composition Peacemakers, written for the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra.01:00:00Fri, 15 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400 An interview with Kipp Normand and Michael Kaufmann, the creative visionaries behind the new Museum of Psychphonics in Fountain Square. Kipp and Michael will be sharing music and stories that inspired the museum. Tonight's playlist includes some of my favorite musicians: Sun Ra, Harry Partch, Parliament, Sedcairn Archives and more. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/kipp-normand-and-michael-kaufmannhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/kipp-normand-and-michael-kaufmannviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)An interview with Kipp Normand and Michael Kaufmann, the creative visionaries behind the new Museum of Psychphonics in Fountain Square. Kipp and Michael will be sharing music and stories that inspired the museum. Tonight's playlist includes some of my favorite musicians: Sun Ra, Harry Partch, Parliament, Sedcairn Archives and more.00:59:36Fri, 08 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Host Kyle Long is psyched to present a mix featuring words and music from the late great activist, author and songwriter Gil Scott-Heron, who would've turned 67-years-old this week. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/gil-scott-heronhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/gil-scott-heronviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Host Kyle Long is psyched to present a mix featuring words and music from the late great activist, author and songwriter Gil Scott-Heron, who would've turned 67-years-old this week.00:59:30Fri, 01 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400 This week I'll be spinning a full hour of music from artists on the roster of this year's Fountain Square Music Fest. Music from Sonic Youth ft. Thurston Moore, Jad Fair, Kimya Dawson, Native Sun, Sotomayor, Mexican Institute of Sound, Sirius Blvck, Kishi Bashi, Helado Negro and more. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/fountain-square-music-festivaltitlehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/fountain-square-music-festivaltitleviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week I'll be spinning a full hour of music from artists on the roster of this year's Fountain Square Music Fest. Music from Sonic Youth ft. Thurston Moore, Jad Fair, Kimya Dawson, Native Sun, Sotomayor, Mexican Institute of Sound, Sirius Blvck, Kishi Bashi, Helado Negro and more.00:59:33Fri, 25 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Up first Louie Louie talking about their tribute EP to Indy funk legends The Highlighters released through Musical Family Tree's IN Covers series. And in the second half of the broadcast Tristra Newyear Yeager of Bloomington, Indiana's international music PR firm Rock Paper Scissors playing an amazing new track from Haiti's legendary RAM, plus tunes from Costa Rica and Brazil. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/louie-louie-funk-legends-tributehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/louie-louie-funk-legends-tributeviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Up first Louie Louie talking about their tribute EP to Indy funk legends The Highlighters released through Musical Family Tree's IN Covers series. And in the second half of the broadcast Tristra Newyear Yeager of Bloomington, Indiana's international music PR firm Rock Paper Scissors playing an amazing new track from Haiti's legendary RAM, plus tunes from Costa Rica and Brazil.00:59:45Fri, 18 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Host Kyle Long talks with Felix Contreras of NPR's Alt Latino, and Mat Davis speaks with Elle Roberts for his monthly Localmotion segment. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/felix-contreras-of-nprs-alt-latinohttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/felix-contreras-of-nprs-alt-latinoviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Host Kyle Long talks with Felix Contreras of NPR's Alt Latino, and Mat Davis speaks with Elle Roberts for his monthly Localmotion segment.00:59:31Fri, 11 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500 Fountain Square Music Fest is happening March 25 & 26, 2016. Cultural Manifesto host Kyle Long talks about the festival line-up with FSMF's Adam Pedersen and Joyful Noise Recordings' Karl Hofstetter. Plus music from FSMF artists including #ThurstonMoore #KimyaDawson #OreoJones #LilBub #MexicanInstituteOfSound #YonatanGat and more. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/fountain-square-music-festhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/fountain-square-music-festviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Fountain Square Music Fest is happening March 25 & 26, 2016. Cultural Manifesto host Kyle Long talks about the festival line-up with FSMF's Adam Pedersen and Joyful Noise Recordings' Karl Hofstetter. Plus music from FSMF artists.01:00:00Fri, 04 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500 A 30 minute spinning of a Nina Simone mix on Cultural Manifesto in honor of Miss Simone's birthday earlier this week. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/nina-simone-mixhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/nina-simone-mixviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)A 30 minute spinning of a Nina Simone mix on Cultural Manifesto in honor of Miss Simone's birthday earlier this week.01:00:00Fri, 26 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500 A conversation with DJ/producer Scott Matelic on topics ranging from Anticon Records, Diplo, Nujabes, Baltimore club music and more. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/djproducer-scott-matelichttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/djproducer-scott-matelicviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)A conversation with DJ/producer Scott Matelic on topics ranging from Anticon Records, Diplo, Nujabes, Baltimore club music and more.00:59:30Fri, 19 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500 Marking the death of the brilliant James Dewitt Yancey - better known to music fans as J Dilla. Spinning of Dilla's music and speaking with Old Soul's Doug Morris about this a Dilla tribute at The HI-FI. The second half of the show Mat Davis returns for his monthly Localmotion segment. Guest is vocalist Jo Universal. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/the-late-james-dewitt-yancey-j-dillahttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/the-late-james-dewitt-yancey-j-dillaviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Marking the death of the brilliant James Dewitt Yancey - better known to music fans as J Dilla. Spinning of Dilla's music and speaking with Old Soul's Doug Morris about this a Dilla tribute at The HI-FI. The second half of the show Mat Davis returns for his monthly Localmotion segment. Guest is vocalist Jo Universal.00:54:18Fri, 12 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500 Up first on the show Kyle speaks with the Paris-born and Brooklyn-based composer Daniel Wohl. During the second half of the broadcast Kyle talks with the Indianapolis hip-hop MC Human. Human has a powerful new video out titled "BET", and the director of that work Jace will also join us in conversation. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/hip-hop-mc-humanhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/hip-hop-mc-humanviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Up first on the show Kyle speaks with the Paris-born and Brooklyn-based composer Daniel Wohl. During the second half of the broadcast Kyle talks with the Indianapolis hip-hop MC Human. Human has a powerful new video out titled "BET", and the director of that work Jace will also join us in conversation.01:00:00Fri, 05 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500 1960s easy listening singer, turned Latin America pop star Vikki Carr. Ms. Carr will perform at the Center For The Performing Arts in Carmel this Saturday, January 30th. We discussed her work with legendary artists from Phil Spector to Johnny Cash. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/vikki-carrhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/vikki-carrviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)1960s easy listening singer, turned Latin America pop star Vikki Carr. Ms. Carr will perform at the Center For The Performing Arts in Carmel this Saturday, January 30th. We discussed her work with legendary artists from Phil Spector to Johnny Cash.00:59:39Fri, 29 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500 Kyle talks with musician Sphie, and she shares tracks from her new release Limitless Extraordinaire. Also featured is our monthly Localmotion segment with Mat Davis. This week Mat speaks with Theon Lee about their new monthly hip-hop showcase called The Dojo. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/musician-sphiehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/musician-sphieviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Kyle talks with musician Sphie, and she shares tracks from her new release Limitless Extraordinaire. Also featured is our monthly Localmotion segment with Mat Davis. This week Mat speaks with Theon Lee about their new monthly hip-hop showcase called The Dojo.00:59:37Fri, 22 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500 Host Kyle Long has a conversation with rapper Drayco McCoy and DJ Little Town about identity and music, violence and misogyny in art, etc. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/drayco-mccoy-and-dj-little-townhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/drayco-mccoy-and-dj-little-townviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Host Kyle Long has a conversation with rapper Drayco McCoy and DJ Little Town about identity and music, violence and misogyny in art, etc.00:59:56Fri, 15 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500 TJ Reynolds discussing his new album NPR featuring samples from Public Radio favorites like Diane Rehm, Teri Gross, etc. Thanks to TJ and Teresa Reynolds for coming through the WFYI studios. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/tj-reynoldshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/tj-reynoldsviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)TJ Reynolds discussing his new album NPR featuring samples from Public Radio favorites like Diane Rehm, Teri Gross, etc. Thanks to TJ and Teresa Reynolds for coming through the WFYI studios.01:00:00Fri, 08 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500 An interview with Indiana Rock and Roll Legend Ron Matelic along with samples from his bands Sir Winston and the Commons, Anonymous, and J. Rider. This show originally aired July 15th, 2015. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/indiana-rock-and-roll-legend-ron-matelichttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/indiana-rock-and-roll-legend-ron-matelicviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)An interview with Indiana Rock and Roll Legend Ron Matelic along with samples from his bands Sir Winston and the Commons, Anonymous, and J. Rider. This show originally aired July 15th, 2015.00:59:31Fri, 01 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500 This week features music and conversation with Sean Stuart aka LONEgevity of the hip-hop duo Hinx Jones. Sean will be sharing some tracks from the group's new LP 'Soul Hop' featuring musical contributions from Pope Adrian Bless, Sirius Blvck, Skittz and more. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/sean-stuart-aka-lonegevityhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/sean-stuart-aka-lonegevityviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week features music and conversation with Sean Stuart aka LONEgevity of the hip-hop duo Hinx Jones. Sean will be sharing some tracks from the group's new LP 'Soul Hop' featuring musical contributions from Pope Adrian Bless, Sirius Blvck, Skittz and more.00:59:59Fri, 25 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500 Catch my interview with Ejaaz Collins on this episode of A Cultural Manifesto. On the second half of the show Tristra Newyear Yeager from Rock, Paper, Scissors returns, sharing some psychedelic cumbias and boogaloos from Xixa, Spanglish Fly and more. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/ejaaz-collinshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/ejaaz-collinsviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Catch my interview with Ejaaz Collins on this episode of A Cultural Manifesto. On the second half of the show Tristra Newyear Yeager from Rock, Paper, Scissors returns, sharing some psychedelic cumbias and boogaloos from Xixa, Spanglish Fly and more00:59:46Fri, 18 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500 On this episode of A Cultural Manifesto I'm honored to feature an extended conversation with the legendary writer, publisher and member of the Black Arts Movement Dr. Haki Madhubuti. Dr. Madhubuti will be reading a powerful new poem that he's never recited before titled "More Powerful Than God". Also, Singer-songwriter Alex Hall will be the featured guest on Mat Davis' Localmotion segment this week. Alex is a brilliant performer and she did an amazing song for us live in the studio. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/dr-haki-madhubutihttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/dr-haki-madhubutiviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this episode of A Cultural Manifesto I'm honored to feature an extended conversation with the legendary writer, publisher and member of the Black Arts Movement Dr. Haki Madhubuti.00:59:43Fri, 11 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500 On this episode, conversation and music with electronic music producer/hip-hop beatmaker Clint Breeze; and the Jamaican-born/Indianapolis-based reggae singer Kingly T. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/kingly-thttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/kingly-tviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this episode, conversation and music with electronic music producer/hip-hop beatmaker Clint Breeze; and the Jamaican-born/Indianapolis-based reggae singer Kingly T.00:59:55Fri, 04 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500 First, Anila Quayyum Agha an Indianapolis-based visual artist who received international attention and adulation for her 2014 ArtPrize winning installation "Intersections". Anila migrated to the U.S. from Pakistan more than a decade ago, and I asked Anila to share her concerns on recent attempts to prevent Syrian refugees from entering Indiana. Also, Tristra Newyear Yeager from the Bloomingon, and Indiana global music PR firm Rock, Paper, Scissors. Tristra will be sharing some amazing sounds from Algeria, Syria, and Egypt by artists like Maryam Saleh & Zeid Hamdan, Nile Project and Ifrikya Spirit. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/indiana-global-music-pr-firm-rock-paper-scissorshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/indiana-global-music-pr-firm-rock-paper-scissorsviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)First, Anila Quayyum Agha an Indianapolis-based visual artist who received international attention and adulation for her 2014 ArtPrize winning installation "Intersections". Also, Tristra Newyear Yeager from the Bloomingon, and Indiana global music PR firm Rock, Paper, Scissors.01:00:00Fri, 27 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500 This week features an interview with the Crow Nation Native American hip-hop artist Supaman, also a conversation with Ramón Gutiérrez Hernández of Veracruz, Mexico's Son de Madera. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/crow-nation-native-american-hip-hop-artist-supamanhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/crow-nation-native-american-hip-hop-artist-supamanviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week features an interview with the Crow Nation Native American hip-hop artist Supaman, also a conversation with Ramón Gutiérrez Hernández of Veracruz, Mexico's Son de Madera. 01:00:00Fri, 20 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500 On this episode an interview with Indianapolis jazz musician Rob Dixon who will be inducted into the Indianapolis Jazz Hall of Fame on Thursday, November 19, 2015. Rob will also be previewing a few tracks off his forthcoming LP. Plus Amber Martinez of Meztli Cultural will be giving us a preview of the Son de Madera show happening this Friday at the Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/indianapolis-jazz-musician-rob-dixonhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/indianapolis-jazz-musician-rob-dixonviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this episode an interview with Indianapolis jazz musician Rob Dixon who will be inducted into the Indianapolis Jazz Hall of Fame on Thursday, November 19, 2015.01:00:05Fri, 13 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500 On this edition of Cultural Manifesto Kyle features an interview with the legendary poet Nikki Giovanni. Plus Mat Davis returns with his monthly Localmotion segment. Mat's guest will be Indianapolis poet Januarie York. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/poet-nikki-giovannihttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/poet-nikki-giovanniviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this edition of Cultural Manifesto Kyle features an interview with the legendary poet Nikki Giovanni. Plus Mat Davis returns with his monthly Localmotion segment. Mat's guest will be Indianapolis poet Januarie York.01:00:00Fri, 06 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500 On this episode of A Cultural Manifesto and extended interview with Richard Edwards from Margot and the Nuclear So and So's. Richard will be sharing some exceptionally beautiful unreleased Margot songs from the forthcoming 5 LP Margot rarities box set. The collection is titled The 'Bride on the Boxcar' and it's scheduled for a November 27 release on Joyful Noise Recordings. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/richard-edwards-from-margot-and-the-nuclear-so-and-soshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/richard-edwards-from-margot-and-the-nuclear-so-and-sosviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this episode of A Cultural Manifesto and extended interview with Richard Edwards from Margot and the Nuclear So and So's. 01:00:00Fri, 30 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Hip Hip MC Sonny Paradise shares tracks of his upcoming album Pharaohgami. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/hip-hip-mc-sonny-paradisehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/hip-hip-mc-sonny-paradiseviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Hip Hip MC Sonny Paradise shares tracks of his upcoming album Pharaohgami.00:49:23Fri, 23 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400 On this week's edition of Cultural Manfiesto host Kyle Long speaks with Joyful Noise Recordings founder Karl Hofstetter and Joyful Noise community manager Adam Pedersen. Karl and Adam will be sharing music from Joyful Noise and discussing the label's history. Kyle also speaks with Joe Ball and Chris Overpeck from Indy Film Fest who will be telling us about the "Rock and Reel" film series at White Rabbit featuring movies about music. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/joyful-noise-and-indy-film-festhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/joyful-noise-and-indy-film-festviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this week's edition of Cultural Manfiesto host Kyle Long speaks with Joyful Noise Recordings founder Karl Hofstetter and Joyful Noise community manager Adam Pedersen. 01:00:00Fri, 16 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400 On this week’s episode of A Cultural Manifesto, 1980s South African electro-pop superstar-turned Human Rights activist Yvonne Chaka Chaka. Yvonne will be speaking at IUPUI's forum on Women's Empowerment and Gender-Based Abuse on Oct. 12. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/south-african-electro-pop-superstar-turned-human-rights-activist-yvonne-chaka-chakahttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/south-african-electro-pop-superstar-turned-human-rights-activist-yvonne-chaka-chakaviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this week's episode of A Cultural Manifesto, 1980s South African electro-pop superstar-turned Human Rights activist Yvonne Chaka Chaka.00:50:16Fri, 09 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400 On tonight's show, a conversation with U.S. Representative André Carson regarding his work in hip-hop music. Also Indianapolis hip-hop MC The Comdot (aka Patrick Stuckey) who will be sharing a preview of his forthcoming LP The Grey Maxell. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/us-rep-andre-carsons-work-with-hip-hophttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/cultural-manifesto/radio/us-rep-andre-carsons-work-with-hip-hopviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On tonight's show, a conversation with U.S. Representative André Carson regarding his work in hip-hop music. Also Indianapolis hip-hop MC The Comdot (aka Patrick Stuckey) who will be sharing a preview of his forthcoming LP The Grey Maxell.00:50:23Wed, 30 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400