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Indiana Psychedelic Music Pioneers
January 18, 2017
Kyle looks back at interviews that he's done with the three of the pioneers of Indiana psychedelic music: Producer Moe Whittemore who founded 700 West records and recorded and released the self-titled debut LP from Beech Grove's Zerfas. The album has been described as the "Sgt. Pepper of the Midwest."; Lester Johnson who co-founded the psychedelic soul group Ebony Rhythm Band.; Ron Matelic of Sir Winston and the Commons and Anonymous. In 1966 Sir Winston and the Commons released one of the first Indiana psychedelic records "Not the Spirit of India.".
Kyle's Best Local and International Releases of 2016
January 4, 2017
In this episode we're looking back at some of the best local and international releases of 2016, featuring music and words from A-WA, Helado Negro, Sirius Blvck, Clint Breeze, Sedcairn Archives, Oreo Jones and Moses Sumney.
Carrington Clinton (aka Clint Breeze) - part 2
December 28, 2016
The second half of Kyle's interview with musician Clint Breeze, as they go through Side B of his newest album, "Nappy Head".
Sibeko Jywanza of the Indianapolis Kwanzaa Comittee
December 24, 2016
A special Christmas Eve edition of Cultural Manifesto with guest Sibeko Jywanza of the Indianapolis Kwanzaa Comittee talking about the history of Kwanzaa, and the Umoja Village 50th Anniversary Kwanzaa celebration in Indianapolis was at the Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center on December 26, 2016.
Carrington Clinton (aka Clint Breeze) - part 1
December 21, 2016
In 2016 Carrington Clinton (aka Clint Breeze) formed one of the most amazing bands in Indy (Clint Breeze and The Groove) and recorded one of the most musically and conceptually epic Indiana albums I've ever heard (Nappy Head). Carrington patiently went through EVERY track on that record with me for a special "Nappy Head" edition of Cultural Manifesto.
Remembering Billy Wooten
December 17, 2016
Host Kyle Long remembers Indianapolis jazz fixture, vibraphonist Billy Wooten.
Pope Adrian Bless
December 14, 2016
Words and music from Pope Adrian Bless on Cultural Manifesto with your host Kyle Long.
Bloomington Flutist James Pellerite - part 2
December 10, 2016
Part two of my interview with the amazing Bloomington flutist James Pellerite. James will be sharing stories of midnight NYC recording sessions with Igor Stravinsky and working on the creation of the funky as hell Concerto for Flute, String Quartet and Jazz Band with Indianapolis jazz legend and composer David Baker! I'll also be spinning some tunes from rare albums James cut in the 1960s.
Bloomington Flutist James Pellerite - part 1
December 7, 2016
Part one of my interview with the amazing Bloomington flutist James Pellerite. James will be sharing stories of midnight NYC recording sessions with Igor Stravinsky and working on the creation of the funky as hell Concerto for Flute, String Quartet and Jazz Band with Indianapolis jazz legend and composer David Baker! I'll also be spinning some tunes from rare albums James cut in the 1960s.
Addison and Lewis Rogers of Busman's Holiday - part 2
December 3, 2016
Part two of Addison and Lewis Rogers of Busman's Holiday in studio sharing a few tracks off their new LP "Popular Cycles" on Joyful Noise Recordings.
Addison and Lewis Rogers of Busman's Holiday - part 1
November 30, 2016
Addison and Lewis Rogers of Busman's Holiday stops by with a few tracks off their new LP "Popular Cycles" on Joyful Noise Recordings.
Public Radio Goodness
November 26, 2016
A special crossover Saturday night of Public Radio Goodness at WFYI. Matthew Socey host of the Blues House Party will appear as a guest on a Cultural Manifesto, right after his show, as a special welcome to Kyle Long to the Saturday evening Lineup.
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