Articles tagged as: Cultural Manifesto
March 13, 2025
Interview: Grammy-winning vocalist Tarriona "Tank" Ball on her time in Indianapolis
If you’re a devoted public radio listener, the name Tank and The Bangas may be familiar. The New Orleans band won NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest in 2017. Tank and the Bangas will be performing in Indiana on March 14 at the Brown County Music Center. WFYI’s Kyle Long recently spoke with the band’s vocalist Tarriona “Tank” Ball.
Read MoreMarch 3, 2025
Interview: Kwesi Brown on Sweet Poison Victim's unique sonic brew
Sweet Poison Victim are an Indianapolis band known for their unique blend of West African music and rock and roll. The group recently recorded a live set for WFYI’s Small Studio Sessions.
Read MoreFebruary 27, 2025
Interview: Grammy-winning producer Don Was brings Pan Detroit Ensemble to central Indiana
The Grammy-winning bassist and producer Don Was has produced recordings for some of the biggest stars in pop music, and he’s charted hit records with his own band Was (Not Was).
Read MoreFebruary 24, 2025
Interview: Singer-songwriter and disability activist Lachi performs in Indianapolis
Born legally blind, the pianist and vocalist Lachi has used her voice to advocate for disability rights in the music industry.
Read MoreFebruary 7, 2025
Interview: Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Anthony Davis on Malcom X, The Central Park Five, and Trump
Anthony Davis is known worldwide as a composer of orchestral and chamber works. The New York Times has called Davis one of the greatest living composers.
Read MoreJanuary 31, 2025
Interview: Francis Lam brings The Splendid Table to Indianapolis
The award-winning food journalist Francis Lam is the host of public radio’s The Splendid Table. He’s known for his thoughtful storytelling and deep appreciation for the cultural and emotional connections we share with food.
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2025
Interview: Joyful Noise Recordings celebrates late singer-songwriter Daniel Johnston
Hi, How Are You Day is an annual event honoring the late singer-songwriter Daniel Johnston, a pioneer of outsider and lo-fi music.
Read MoreJanuary 17, 2025
Interview: Preserving Afghan music with the Fanoos Ensemble
Pianist Elham Fanoos was born in Afghanistan in 1997. During that time, music was banned under Taliban rule. But Elham’s father, Ahmad Fanoos, nurtured his son’s musical talent.
Read MoreJanuary 14, 2025
Interview: Journalist Ira Flatow discusses the past, present and future of Science Friday
Science Friday has returned to WFYI. Kyle Long recently spoke with the show’s host, Ira Flatow.
Read MoreSeptember 16, 2024
Interview: Jazz saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin comes to Indy Jazz Fest
WFYI’s Kyle Long spoke with jazz saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin ahead of her upcoming appearance at Indy Jazz Fest.
Read More