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

April 16, 2025
8:00PM | WFYI 90.1 FM

Saturday

April 19, 2025
6:00PM | WFYI 90.1 FM

Wednesday

April 23, 2025
8:00PM | WFYI 90.1 FM

Saturday

April 26, 2025
6:00PM | WFYI 90.1 FM

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Sean Imboden discusses his debut album with The Sean Imboden Large Ensemble

April 9, 2025

Listen to an interview with Indianapolis-based saxophonist, bandleader, composer, and educator...

The Monkees’ Mickey Dolenz / jazz guitarist Charlie Ballantine

April 2, 2025

Listen to a conversation with the vocalist and actor Micky Dolenz, best known for his work...

Steve Allee on the Naptown sound

March 26, 2025

Explore a new album from the Steve Allee Big Band, titled Naptown Sound. The project pays tribute...

Suzanne Vega on punk rock, Lou Reed, and Flying With Angels

March 19, 2025

Listen to an interview with the critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega. Vega is...

The Chatterbox

March 19, 2025

Listen to a 2022 conversation with David Andrichick, owner of the Chatterbox, an important...

Sirius Blvck and Scott Matelic on Daily Rituals of the Wild Heart

March 12, 2025

Hear an interview with rapper Sirius Blvck and hip-hop producer Scott Matelic. The duo issued...

Tank and the Bangas vocalist discusses her Indianapolis roots

March 12, 2025

Listen to an interview with Tarriona “Tank” Ball of Tank and The Bangas. They won...

A conversation with R&B vocalist and actor Akili Ni Mali

March 5, 2025

Listen to an interview with the vocalist and actor Akili Ni Mali, one of four featured artists...

Sweet Poison Victim blends West African music with rock & roll

February 26, 2025

Listen to an interview with members of Sweet Poison Victim, an Indianapolis band known for...

Don Was on Blue Note, MC5 and the Detroit sound

February 19, 2025

Listen to an interview with the legendary producer and bassist Don Was. Throughout his life,...

The Moody Blues’ John Lodge / disability activist musician Lachi

February 12, 2025

Listen to an interview with John Lodge, bassist, songwriter, and vocalist for The Moody Blues....

The Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Anthony Davis

February 5, 2025

Listen to an interview with Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Anthony Davis. The New York Times...

An oral history of The Jazz Kitchen with David Allee

January 29, 2025

The legendary Indianapolis jazz club The Jazz Kitchen recently celebrated its 30th anniversary....

Hi, How Are You Day celebrates Daniel Johnston

January 22, 2025

Let’s celebrate “Hi, How Are You Day,” an annual event honoring the late...

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,...

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New Midwest Jazz Collective tour makes stop in Indy, aims to bring more artists to the region

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