Articles tagged as: interview
March 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 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 MoreDecember 24, 2024
Remembering tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain in one of his final interviews
Music fans around the world are mourning the loss of Zakir Hussain, a master of the Indian tabla drum.
Read MoreDecember 6, 2024
Interview: Indiana's Dale Messick broke barriers for women cartoonists
The comic strip "Brenda Starr, Reporter" first appeared on newspaper pages in 1940. Its creator, Dale Messick, was born in South Bend, Indiana.
Read MoreNovember 19, 2024
Interview: Dionne Warwick on her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Dionne Warwick's upcoming performance in Central Indiana comes on the heels of her recent induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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