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Pride 2024 ft. Software / Bruz Fletcher

June 26, 2024

Celebrate Pride month by exploring the work of historically significant Indiana LGBTQ+ musicians. Listen to interviews with Lē Weaver of Software, and writer Tyler Alpern, author of a biography of the Indiana songwriter Bruz Fletcher.

Bayem / Hiatus Kaiyote

June 19, 2024

Listen to interviews with the Indianapolis vocalist Bayem, and keyboardist Simon Marvin of the Australian jazz-funk band, Hiatus Kaiyote.

Battle Ground Indiana’s country music historian Dave Samuelson

June 12, 2024

Listen to a conversation with Dave Samuelson, a record producer, writer, radio host, and country music historian based in Battle Ground, Indiana.

"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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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.