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Women's History Month - Pioneers of Hoosier Music
March 13, 2024
Celebrate Women’s History Month by learning about the women pioneers of Hoosier music, including Vivian Carter, Dena El Saffar, Mary Byrne, Priscilla Mclean, Margaret Hills and Anna Mae Winburn.
Rob Dixon and Sleepy Floyd’s From the 317
March 6, 2024
Listen to an interview with Indianapolis jazz musicians Rob Dixon and Richard “Sleepy” Floyd about their new project, From the 317, which seeks to document and export the Indianapolis sound. Guest musicians include Rusty Redenbacher, Josh Kaufman, Charlie Ballantine, Steve Weakley, Maxie, Foxd’legend and more.
Rebel Music with Beto O'Rourke
February 28, 2024
Texas politician and author Beto O'Rourke shares how punk rock music influenced his work in politics.
The Indy Annies / Rebel Music with Beto O'Rourke
February 28, 2024
Listen to an interview with Breezey Fox and Krista Hoose of the Indianapolis-based country music band The Indy Annies. Then on Rebel Music with Karla López Owens, Texas politician and author Beto O’Rourke shares how punk music informs his politics.
Babyface at IPS / Bob Marley's Gary, Indiana connection / Andrew Danforth's
February 21, 2024
Explore Gary, Indiana music legend Donald Kinsey’s connection to Bob Marley. Listen to an interview with indy jazz trombonist, Andrew Danforth. Catch up with Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds who was back in town recently to support music education at Indianapolis Public Schools.
Jordan Munson’s Heartless Fools / She’s a Badass - Women in Rock Shaping Feminism
February 14, 2024
Listen to an interview with the Indianapolis composer, performer, and multimedia artist Jordan Munson about his new album, Heartless Fools. The music was recorded at Greenhouse Studios in Reykjavík, Iceland, and features contributions from Indianapolis musicians including Hanna Benn, and Charlie Ballantine. Also, music journalist Katherine Yeske Taylor will discuss her new book, She’s a Badass: Women in Rock Shaping Feminism.
The return of Phil Ranelin / Indianapolis reggae pioneers Reggaenomix
February 7, 2024
Join the legendary Indianapolis jazz trombonist Phil Ranelin at the Chatterbox for his first gig after suffering from a debilitating stroke in 2021. Plus, an interview with Indiana reggae music pioneers from Reggaenomix, reunited for the first time in over 25 years.
Ari Shapiro's Och & Oy! / Indiana's LGBTQ+ music pioneer Bruz Fletcher
January 31, 2024
Listen to an interview with NPR’s Ari Shapiro. He’ll discuss his cabaret act Och & Oy!, a collaboration with the Scottish actor Alan Cumming. We’ll also discuss the life and music of the Indiana songwriter Bruz Fletcher, a pioneer of LGBTQ+ music during the 1930s.
Branford Marsalis / Fannie Lou Hamer
January 24, 2024
An interview with jazz saxophonist, bandleader, and composer Branford Marsalis. And playwright Cheryl L. West and actor Maiesha McQueen discuss the Indiana Repertory Theatre’s production of “Fannie: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer.”
Branford Marsalis
January 23, 2024
Kyle Long interviews Branford Marsalis, who will make two appearances in Indiana in January 2024.
GangGang’s I Made Rock ‘N’ Roll Festival / Best of 2023 – Part 2
January 17, 2024
Kyle Long speaks with Alan Bacon, co-founder and president of the Indianapolis-based arts and culture organization GangGang, about their I Made Rock ’N’ Roll Festival. It honors the Black roots of rock music May 18, 2024, and will feature performances by Janelle Monáe, Gary Clark Jr., Robert Randolph Band, Joy Oladokun and more. Plus, more memorable Cultural Manifesto interviews from 2023.
Best of 2023 - Part 1
January 10, 2024
Listen back to some of our favorite interviews of 2023. Join us for words and music from Skypp, Aye Marcay, Zakir Hussain, 123 Andrés, La March Nueva, Dwani Phiri, and Kronos Quartet.
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