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Public Universal Friend
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Public Universal Friend
September 30, 2021

Jody Friend of Public Universal Friend discusses the band's debut album "Perennials." The record served as a coming out for Jody, who used it to publicly acknowledge her identity as a trans woman.

Lotus Festival 2021
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Lotus Festival 2021
September 23, 2021

Explore this year's edition of the Lotus World Music and Arts Festival in Bloomington, Indiana. Hear from artists performing at this year's festival, including David Dávila González of Matixando.

Richard “Sleepy” Floyd / Indy Jazz Fest 2021
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Richard “Sleepy” Floyd / Indy Jazz Fest 2021
September 16, 2021

Drummer Richard ”Sleepy” Floyd presents a preview of the 2021 Indy Jazz Fest. He also shares tracks from Native Sun’s ”Legalize Being Black," a composition addressing the Black Lives Matter movement.

Orval “Baggie” Hardimon: Kokomo Legend
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Orval “Baggie” Hardimon: Kokomo Legend
September 9, 2021

Orval “Baggie” Hardimon, legend of the Kokomo music scene, is spotlighted in this week’s episode. Kyle Long showcases rare and unreleased work by Hardimon, as well as celebrating the 50th anniversary of an album co-written by a Hoosier — Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On.”

Daniel Smith and Electric Jesus
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Daniel Smith and Electric Jesus
September 1, 2021

You may know Daniel Smith from his work with the Danielson Famile, or his solo project Brother Daniel. This week, Kyle Long talks with Smith about the music he composed for the film "Electric Jesus."

Bobby Rush: From The Avenue to Beale Street
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Bobby Rush: From The Avenue to Beale Street
August 25, 2021

Enjoy an hour of music and stories from the Grammy-winning blues legend Bobby Rush.

Rich Hyne’s Old Naptown Blues
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Rich Hyne’s Old Naptown Blues
August 19, 2021

Indianapolis folk musician Rich Hynes discusses his new album out titled “Old Naptown Blues", a collection of eight songs that pay tribute to legendary Indianapolis musicians and neighborhoods.

Pioneers of Hoosier Latin Music
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Pioneers of Hoosier Latin Music
August 12, 2021

Enjoy an hour of recordings from the pioneers of Hoosier Latin music, including rare and unreleased tracks from Johnny Ramos and Los Latinos, Bob Najera, Rick Espinoza, and others.

Jordan Munson
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Jordan Munson
August 5, 2021

Kyle Long discusses “A Killing Year” with creator Jordan Munson. Karla Lopez interviews Irvington Vinyl and Books owner Elysia Lucida Smith. Finally, a tribute to the late Indianapolis-based musician Eugene “Teddy” Vincent.

The Forgotten Jazz Fest
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The Forgotten Jazz Fest
July 29, 2021

Years ago, Kyle Long purchased a mysterious tape at a garage sale. This tape contained the only known recordings of the 1961 Indiana Jazz Festival, in Evansville, Indiana

The Musical Legacy of Mary Byrne
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The Musical Legacy of Mary Byrne
July 22, 2021

You may have heard of Mary Byrne's work advocating for the LGBTQ+ community in Indiana, but Byrne also had a significant role in Hoosier music history and women’s music across the country.

The Music of J. Russel Robinson
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The Music of J. Russel Robinson
July 14, 2021

Explore the music of Hoosier songwriter J. Russel Robinson, an important figure in early jazz and blues music. Robinson's songs were recorded by icons like Louis Armstrong, Bessie Smith and more.

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