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Inga McDaniel

Inga McDaniel

October 16, 2024

Listen to an interview with the Indianapolis musician and producer, Inga McDaniel. For over 40 years, McDaniel has been self-producing and self-releasing electronic dance music. A new anthology of her music, titled “Double Mug”, was recently issued by the Indiana-based label Ulyssa.

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Nikki Giovanni / Best of Indiana Music 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Dionne Warwick
November 6, 2024

Listen to an interview with the legendary vocalist Dionne Warwick. She’ll be performing...

Kenny Aronoff
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Kenny Aronoff
November 6, 2024

Listen to an interview with the prolific rock and roll drummer, and former Bloomington, Indiana...

Zakir Hussain returns to Indianapolis
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Zakir Hussain returns to Indianapolis
October 30, 2024

Listen to words and music with the tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain, one of the most celebrated...

Halloween edition: Yung Rev / Truly Terrifying Indiana Music
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Halloween edition: Yung Rev / Truly Terrifying Indiana Music
October 23, 2024

Enjoy a special Halloween episode of Cultural Manifesto. Hear an interview with Yung Rev, an...

How Women Made Music
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How Women Made Music
October 16, 2024

Hear a conversation with NPR music contributors Ann Powers and Alison Fensterstock. They’ll...

Fall 2024 Pledge Show
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Fall 2024 Pledge Show
October 9, 2024

Listen to a special pledge drive episode featuring 2024 show highlights selected by host Kyle...

Juan Orrego-Salas
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Juan Orrego-Salas
October 2, 2024

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with rare recordings from composer Juan Orrego-Salas. He...

Wishy / Celebrating the music of Ronnie Haig
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Wishy / Celebrating the music of Ronnie Haig
September 25, 2024

Listen to an interview with the Indianapolis rock band Wishy. Their debut album Triple Seven...

Lakecia Benjamin at Indy Jazz Fest
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Lakecia Benjamin at Indy Jazz Fest
September 18, 2024

Listen to an interview with jazz saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin about her breakout year in 2024....

Felix Cavaliere of The Rascals
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Felix Cavaliere of The Rascals
September 18, 2024

Listen to an interview with rock and roll legend Felix Cavaliere of The Rascals, considered...

John Roseboro
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John Roseboro
September 11, 2024

Listen to an interview with the New York-based musician John Roseboro. He describes his music...

Carl Broemel
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Carl Broemel
September 11, 2024

Hear Carl Broemel discuss his roots in the Indianapolis music scene. He started his career...

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