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A conversation with R&B vocalist and actor Akili Ni Mali
March 05, 2025
Listen to an interview with the vocalist and actor Akili Ni Mali, one of four featured artists at Art & Soul, the Indy Arts Council’s annual celebration of Black artists in Central Indiana.
Akili has been attracting attention for her unique music, a soulful blend of R&B, pop, jazz and classic hip-hop. She’s also earned praise for her work onstage; Akili recently portrayed the legendary musician Nina Simone in the Indiana Repertory Theatre’s production of “Four Women”.
Plus, hear a 2023 interview with neo soul vocalist Brandon Lott. Brandon is also a featured artist at Art & Soul 2025.
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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,...
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...
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