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The Return of the Walker Theatre
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The Return of the Walker Theatre
November 4, 2021

This week we’ll look at two upcoming events at the newly renovated Walker Theatre with jazz drummer Kenny Phelps and playwright Vernon A. Williams.

Radio Free Naptown (Rebroadcast)
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Radio Free Naptown (Rebroadcast)
October 27, 2021

This week we're revisiting our conversation with Don Worsham and Steve Everitt. From 1968-1972, they were part of a group of Indianapolis pirate radio broadcasters who created Radio Free Naptown.

Indianapolis Sound Maps
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Indianapolis Sound Maps
October 21, 2021

A sound map is a sonic representation of a specific site or location. This week, Kyle Long explores two different projects that have created sound maps of Indianapolis.

Hispanic Heritage Month
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Hispanic Heritage Month
October 14, 2021

Join guest-host Karla Lopez-Owens for a special Hispanic Heritage Month edition of Cultural Manifesto. Enjoy an hour of Hispanic Hoosier music from the past and present.

Charlie Ballantine’s Tribute to Thelonious Monk
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Charlie Ballantine’s Tribute to Thelonious Monk
October 7, 2021

Indianapolis jazz guitarist Charlie Ballantine discusses his new double album titled “Reflections/Introspection: The Music of Thelonious Monk.”

Public Universal Friend
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Public Universal Friend
September 30, 2021

Jody Friend of Public Universal Friend discusses the band's debut album "Perennials." The record served as a coming out for Jody, who used it to publicly acknowledge her identity as a trans woman.

Lotus Festival 2021
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Lotus Festival 2021
September 23, 2021

Explore this year's edition of the Lotus World Music and Arts Festival in Bloomington, Indiana. Hear from artists performing at this year's festival, including David Dávila González of Matixando.

Richard “Sleepy” Floyd / Indy Jazz Fest 2021
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Richard “Sleepy” Floyd / Indy Jazz Fest 2021
September 16, 2021

Drummer Richard ”Sleepy” Floyd presents a preview of the 2021 Indy Jazz Fest. He also shares tracks from Native Sun’s ”Legalize Being Black," a composition addressing the Black Lives Matter movement.

Orval “Baggie” Hardimon: Kokomo Legend
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Orval “Baggie” Hardimon: Kokomo Legend
September 9, 2021

Orval “Baggie” Hardimon, legend of the Kokomo music scene, is spotlighted in this week’s episode. Kyle Long showcases rare and unreleased work by Hardimon, as well as celebrating the 50th anniversary of an album co-written by a Hoosier — Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On.”

Daniel Smith and Electric Jesus
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Daniel Smith and Electric Jesus
September 1, 2021

You may know Daniel Smith from his work with the Danielson Famile, or his solo project Brother Daniel. This week, Kyle Long talks with Smith about the music he composed for the film "Electric Jesus."

Bobby Rush: From The Avenue to Beale Street
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Bobby Rush: From The Avenue to Beale Street
August 25, 2021

Enjoy an hour of music and stories from the Grammy-winning blues legend Bobby Rush.

Rich Hyne’s Old Naptown Blues
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Rich Hyne’s Old Naptown Blues
August 19, 2021

Indianapolis folk musician Rich Hynes discusses his new album out titled “Old Naptown Blues", a collection of eight songs that pay tribute to legendary Indianapolis musicians and neighborhoods.

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