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.
Fort Wayne’s Troy Shondell was one of Indiana’s first rock and roll stars. He’s...
A new album from the Logansport Indiana rapper Id Obelus celebrates the legacy of Zerfas. The...
Listen to an interview with the legendary vocalist Dionne Warwick. She’ll be performing...
Listen to an interview with the prolific rock and roll drummer, and former Bloomington, Indiana...
Listen to words and music with the tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain, one of the most celebrated...
Enjoy a special Halloween episode of Cultural Manifesto. Hear an interview with Yung Rev, an...
Listen to an interview with the Indianapolis musician and producer, Inga McDaniel. A new anthology...
Hear a conversation with NPR music contributors Ann Powers and Alison Fensterstock. They’ll...
Listen to a special pledge drive episode featuring 2024 show highlights selected by host Kyle...
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with rare recordings from composer Juan Orrego-Salas. He...
Listen to an interview with the Indianapolis rock band Wishy. Their debut album Triple Seven...
Listen to an interview with jazz saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin about her breakout year in 2024....
Listen to an interview with rock and roll legend Felix Cavaliere of The Rascals, considered...
Listen to an interview with the New York-based musician John Roseboro. He describes his music...
Hear Carl Broemel discuss his roots in the Indianapolis music scene. He started his career...
Listen to an interview with photographer Jacob Moran. He’ll discuss “Visual Aural,”...
Listen to an interview with the Indianapolis-based poet and filmmaker Too Black. He’ll...
Listen to a preview of this year’s edition of Chreece, an all-day hip-hop festival happening...
The Indianapolis Public Library’s Center for Black Literature & Culture recently announced a series of programs for 2025.