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D. Strange
January 30, 2020
This week, Kyle Long talks with Indianapolis-based DJ and electronic music producer D. Strange.
Amanda Gardier
January 23, 2020
This week, Kyle Long talks with jazz saxophonist Amanda Gardier about her new album "Flyover Country."
A Tribute to Artists Who Died in 2019
January 16, 2020
Host Kyle Long pays tribute to 40 important musicians who passed away during 2019.
Favorite Interviews from 2019
January 10, 2020
This week Kyle Long revisits some of his favorite interviews of 2019, including: Tank and The Bangas, Lonnie Holley, Anila Agha, Amerikkken, and Destiny Muhammad.
Late Rev. James Davis
January 1, 2020
Host Kyle Long pays tribute to Rev. James Davis, founder and lead vocalist of the Indianapolis soul group "The Vanguards". Davis passed away in October of 2019.
'50s and '60s Christmas Concerts at the Walker
December 27, 2019
During the 1950s and '60s the Indianapolis Recorder held all-night Christmas concerts at the Walker Theatre. These concerts raised funds for families in need, and helped launch the careers of many Indianapolis musicians. Host Kyle Long speakes with several musicians who performed at these events.
Skypp
December 19, 2019
This week, Kyle Long talks with Indianapolis rapper Skypp about his new album "U4U."
Anila Agha and Rob Dixon
December 12, 2019
This week, Kyle long talks with visual artist Anila Agha to discuss her new installation "This is Not a Refuge." Saxophonist Rob Dixon also joins the show to talk about his holiday themed concert at the Jazz Kitchen.
Daniel Paquette
December 5, 2019
On this edition of Cultural Manifesto Kyle Long is joined in studio by Daniel Paquette, best known as the popular children's music performer Mr. Daniel. The two discuss how Paquette's past work performing experimental punk rock and anarchist folk music all coalesced into the children's music he creates as Mr. Daniel.
Raul Padro/Supaman
November 27, 2019
This week Kyle pays tribute to Indianapolis percussionist Raul Padro, who passed away last month. Also in theis episode, an interview with Crow Nation hip-hop artist @Supamanhiphop
Soul Group: Words of Wisdom
November 20, 2019
Host Kyle Long continues with his LAMP Records coverage, this week he speaks with members of the popular Indianapolis soul group Words of Wisdom.
Bill Simmons
November 14, 2019
Kyle speaks with Bill Simmons, co-founder of Midnight Star. During the 1980s Midnight Star released a series of influential hit records merging electronic dance music with R&B - but Bill Simmons spent his early years performing with local funk and soul bands here in Indianapolis.
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