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Cultural Manifesto
Each 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.
Listen to Cultural Manifesto on 90.1 WFYI, via our online stream or on your smart speaker each Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. and again on Saturdays at 6 p.m.
Radio Schedule
Wednesday
January 22, 2025
8:00PM | WFYI 90.1 FM
Saturday
January 25, 2025
6:00PM | WFYI 90.1 FM
Wednesday
January 29, 2025
8:00PM | WFYI 90.1 FM
Saturday
February 1, 2025
6:00PM | WFYI 90.1 FM
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Elham Fanoos / LITTRELL
January 15, 2025
Listen to a conversation with pianist Elham Fanoos of the Fanoos Ensemble, a unique family...
Wynton Marsalis / Rob Dixon
January 8, 2025
Listen to a conversation with Wynton Marsalis, a world-renowned trumpet player, composer, and...
Favorite interviews of 2024
January 1, 2025
Listen to 2024 conversations with Carlos Santana, Omar Apollo, Babyface, Lakecia Benjamin,...
Experimental holiday music from Joyful Noise Recordings
December 25, 2024
Karl Hofstetter grew up hating Christmas music. But through his label Joyful Noise Recordings,...
Nikki Giovanni / Best of Indiana Music 2024
December 18, 2024
Listen to an interview with the poet, activist, and educator Nikki Giovanni, who passed away...
Celebrating the music of Barbara Dane – Part 2
December 11, 2024
Hear the final episode in our two-part series celebrating the life and music of Barbara Dane,...
Celebrating the music of Barbara Dane – Part 1
December 4, 2024
Hear the first episode in our two-part series celebrating the life and music of Barbara Dane,...
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month with Medicine Singers and Supaman
November 27, 2024
Listen to a special episode celebrating National Native American Heritage Month. Learn how...
Fort Wayne, Indiana's Troy Shondell
November 20, 2024
Fort Wayne’s Troy Shondell was one of Indiana’s first rock and roll stars. He’s...
Revisiting Zerfas with rapper Id Obelus
November 13, 2024
A new album from the Logansport Indiana rapper Id Obelus celebrates the legacy of Zerfas. The...
Dionne Warwick
November 6, 2024
Listen to an interview with the legendary vocalist Dionne Warwick. She’ll be performing...
Kenny Aronoff
November 6, 2024
Listen to an interview with the prolific rock and roll drummer, and former Bloomington, Indiana...
Zakir Hussain returns to Indianapolis
October 30, 2024
Listen to words and music with the tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain, one of the most celebrated...
Halloween edition: Yung Rev / Truly Terrifying Indiana Music
October 23, 2024
Enjoy a special Halloween episode of Cultural Manifesto. Hear an interview with Yung Rev, an...
Inga McDaniel
October 16, 2024
Listen to an interview with the Indianapolis musician and producer, Inga McDaniel. A new anthology...
How Women Made Music
October 16, 2024
Hear a conversation with NPR music contributors Ann Powers and Alison Fensterstock. They’ll...
Fall 2024 Pledge Show
October 9, 2024
Listen to a special pledge drive episode featuring 2024 show highlights selected by host Kyle...
Juan Orrego-Salas
October 2, 2024
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with rare recordings from composer Juan Orrego-Salas. He...
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