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Indy R&B
May 19, 2021
Indiana has an extraordinary legacy of soul music. This week we'll hear from two Indianapolis-based R&B artists that have new projects out: Keiana Whatley, and Taylor Hall.
Indianapolis Techno
May 12, 2021
Indianapolis is not known as a hotbed for techno music, but the city has produced several noteworthy techno producers and DJs including Drake Strange, Adam Jay, and Lisa Smith.
One Nation Under a Groove
May 6, 2021
Meet two Indy residents whose work has intersected with the Funkadelic piece One Nation Under A Groove: visual artist Lobyn Hamilton and former Parliament-Funkadelic stage technician Tom Battista.
Emily Rodgers
April 28, 2021
This week's guest is singer-songwriter Emily Rodgers. Kyle Long features tracks off Emilys new album I Will Be Gone, and discusses her time growing up in Elkhart, IN.
Ian Chang
April 21, 2021
Kyle talks with drummer Ian Chang about the new Son Lux album Tomorrows III and Chang's work outside the band. Plus, Karla Lopez talks with Kyra Harvey, co-founder of Indy 10 Black Lives Matter.
Indiana Vocal Music
April 15, 2021
Kyle Long explores vocal music from Indianapolis past and present, including new music from the Indianapolis based composer Hanna Benn and a look back at the music of vocal group The Four Freshmen.
African, Asian, and Latin Music in Indiana (Part 2)
April 7, 2021
Kyle Long continues exploring the rich history of Asian, African and Latin music traditions in Indiana, with music from Salaam, Santos Candelaria, Prince Julius Adeniyi, and Pavel & Direct Contact.
African, Asian, and Latin Music in Indiana (Part 1)
March 31, 2021
Meet three Hoosier artists whove brought the sounds of Africa, Latin America and Asia to Indiana: Sutiweyu Sandoval, DJ Stephan Vohito, and Teacher Ka of the Indianapolis Chinese Orchestra.
Skypp
March 24, 2021
Indianapolis based emcee Skypp joins Kyle Long to discuss his time in the Indianapolis hip-hop scene, and how hes using his music to address the legacy of systemic racism in Indiana.
Country Music Women of Indiana
March 17, 2021
Kyle Long celebrates Womens History Month by paying tribute to the legendary country music women of Indiana, including nationally known stars and local recordings from across the Hoosier state.
Vivian Carter
March 10, 2021
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Gary, Indiana's Vivian Carter. During the 1950s, Carter co-founded the influential independent record label Vee-Jay Records.
Gary, Indiana's Bud Pressner
March 3, 2021
Explore the musical legacy of Gary, Indiana's Bud Pressner. His career in music stretched over 50 years and covered an enormous range of musical expression, from big bands to electronic dance music.
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