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"My Voice is my Weapon" - author David McDonald discusses Palestinian protest music
June 5, 2024

Explore the history of Palestinian protest music with the Bloomington-based Palestinian music researcher David McDonald, an associate professor of Folklore and Ethnomusicology at Indiana University.

Carlos Santana / Pariah Peels
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Carlos Santana / Pariah Peels
May 29, 2024

Listen to an interview with the rock and roll legend Carlos Santana discussing the influence of the Indianapolis jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery on his work. We'll also hear the first edition of a new series on Cultural Manifesto exploring the music history of Lafayette, Indiana.

The music of Bill Wilson
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The music of Bill Wilson
May 22, 2024

Explore rare and unreleased music of Bill Wilson, a legendary Central Indiana songwriter who died in 1993 at the age of 46.

Celebrating Asian Heritage Month with Indiana musicians
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Celebrating Asian Heritage Month with Indiana musicians
May 15, 2024

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with music from Asian musicians and composers connected to the Hoosier state.

Bob James (encore episode)
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Bob James (encore episode)
May 8, 2024

Listen to an interview with the legendary jazz pianist Bob James and a rare lost recording of James’ 1962 performance at Notre Dame’s Collegiate Jazz Festival in South Bend.

The past, present and future of Indianapolis R&B - with Damon Karl, 4Cast, and Sid Johnson
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The past, present and future of Indianapolis R&B - with Damon Karl, 4Cast, and Sid Johnson
May 1, 2024

Listen to a discussion on the past, present, and future of Indianapolis R&B. Featured guests will include Damon Karl, 4Cast, and Sid Johnson of M.E.C.A.P. Music.

Charlie Ballantine / 123 Andrés
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Charlie Ballantine / 123 Andrés
April 24, 2024

Listen to interviews with Indianapolis jazz guitarist Charlie Ballantine and the children’s music duo 123 Andrés.

Remembering funk guitarist Mike Woods of Soul Relation
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Remembering funk guitarist Mike Woods of Soul Relation
April 17, 2024

Listen to a 2020 interview with Indianapolis guitarist and bandleader Mike Woods along with rare and unreleased music from Soul Relation and Style. Woods passed away recently at the age of 67.

The 10 most valuable Indiana albums and singles
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The 10 most valuable Indiana albums and singles
April 10, 2024

Listen to the top 10 most valuable Indiana LPs and 45 RPM singles of all time and interviews with the musicians and record labels behind the music.

John Williamson and Eric Deines of the Indiana label Ulyssa
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John Williamson and Eric Deines of the Indiana label Ulyssa
April 3, 2024

Listen to an interview with John Williamson and Eric Deines, founders of Indiana-based record label Ulyssa. Ulyssa is dedicated to discovering and celebrating the vast trove of unheard music on Spotify.

Joshua Thompson's Black Keys
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Joshua Thompson's Black Keys
March 27, 2024

Listen to an interview with the classical music pianist Joshua Thompson, creative partner-in-residence with the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, about his upcoming concert with the ICO titled "Black Keys: The Evolution of the Black Classical Arts”.

Rob Dixon's Salon Noir
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Rob Dixon's Salon Noir
March 20, 2024

Listen to an interview with the Indianapolis jazz saxophonist Rob Dixon. He’ll discuss Salon Noir, a public conversation focused on the jazz history of Indiana Avenue as it relates to the present and future state of Black creative production in Indiana.

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