Cultural Manifesto

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September 12, 2018

This week's show is all about Indy Jazz Fest, and Kyle shares one of his all-time favorite Indianapolis records: The Baron Von Ohlen Quartet's 1973 release on Stan Kenton's Creative World label. Pianist Steve Allee joins Kyle in studio, and he shares his memories of creating the unique double keyboard sound he and Claude Sifferlen developed. Also, music and words with Anat Cohen, and Harold Lopez-Nussa.

John Oates

September 5, 2018

On this episode of Cultural Manifesto John Oates of Hall and Oates joins Kyle Long for a tribute to one of Kyle and John's mutual heroes: the late blues musician Mississippi John Hurt!

Eric Salazar and Damon Karl

August 29, 2018

This week Kyle's guests are composer/clarinetist Eric Salazar and soul singer/songwriter Damon Karl.

Oreo Jones

August 22, 2018

Kyle and guest Oreo Jones talk about the upcoming Chreece Indy Hip Hop Festival happening this Saturday in Fountain Square.

Amanda Gardier

August 15, 2018

Saxophonist Amanda Gardier shares music off her excellent new album Empathy. Also, Sunny Jain of the Brooklyn based bhangra brass band Red Baraat spin a couple tunes from the band in advance of their performance Saturday, August 18, 2018 at the Indianapolis Museum of Art's amphitheater.

Jazz Legend Phil Ranelin (repeat)

August 8, 2018

Encore broadcast of: DJ Kyle Long shares his full interview with Indy jazz legend Phil Ranelin about playing with Freddie Hubbard, Wes Montgomery and more.

Jordan Munson

August 1, 2018

Kyle Long talks with Jordan Munson about his new album "Until My Last."

Skypp

July 25, 2018

Kyle talks with Indianapolis rapper Skypp. His new album "Tenth" was inspired by his time growing up on the Eastside of Indianapolis.

Alma Afrobeat

July 18, 2018

Kyle Long talks with Alma Afrobeat ahead of their show at pioneerindy on Friday, July 20, 2018.

Barbara Dane (pt 2)

July 11, 2018

In collaboration with Smithsonian Folkways Kyle presents a special two part episode of Cultural Manifesto featuring the words and music of American folk music legend Barbara Dane. Bob Dylan on Barbara Dane, "The world needs more people like Barbara, someone who is willing to follow her conscience. She is, if the term must be used, a hero."