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Stewart Copeland "Police Deranged for "Orchestra"
October 13, 2023
Stewart Copeland “Police Deranged for Orchestra" tour
Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone of The Zombies
October 11, 2023
This week on Cultural Manifesto, hear interviews with Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone of the legendary British rock band The Zombies - they'll be performing at the Brown County Music Center on October 19. Along with the Beatles and Rolling Stones, The Zombies were among the first wave of British Invasion bands to hit America during the 1960s. The Zombies were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019, and their music continues to attract new generations of fans. We'll discuss The Zombies' classic 1968 album "Odessey and Oracle" and their latest recording, "Different Game."
The Righteous Brothers / Rob Funkhouser & Eric Salazar
October 4, 2023
This week on Cultural Manifesto Kyle Long talks with Bill Medley and Bucky Heard of the legendary R&B duo The Righteous Brothers. They are performing in Central Indiana this week. Medley will share his memories of touring with The Beatles and recording with Phil Spector. Kyle also speaks with the Indianapolis composer/instrument builder Rob Funkhouser and the clarinetist/composer Eric Salazar. They’ll tell us about their collaborative new release, “Study in Place Live.”
Mike Graves on the legacy of Mpozi / Farm Aid 2023
September 27, 2023
The artist and musician Mike Graves joins Kyle Long to discuss Mpozi Tolbert's history in Indianapolis after a mural depicting the late Indianapolis DJ and photojournalist was painted over in Broad Ripple. We also look back at Farm Aid 2023, which happened last week in Noblesville, Indiana. The all-day music festival featured performances by iconic American musicians, from Willie Nelson to Neil Young, and celebrated the work of Indiana farmers, including Lauren McCalister of Ellettsville and Denise Greer Jamerson of Princeton.
Indy Jazz Fest & Lotus World Music and Arts Fest
September 20, 2023
This week on Cultural Manifesto hear a preview of Indy Jazz Fest and Bloomington’s Lotus World and Music Arts Festival. We’ll share interviews with Indy Jazz Fest performers Stanley Clarke and Sheila E. Plus words and music from Lotus Festival artists, including Sonny Singh, RAM, and La Perla.
Pat Metheny at Indy Jazz Fest
September 13, 2023
This week on Cultural Manifesto listen to an interview with the 20x Grammy-winning guitarist Pat Metheny — he’ll be performing at this year’s Indy Jazz Fest. Metheny will discuss his connections to Indiana and his long relationship with the music of Wes Montgomery.
123 Andrés and Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez
September 6, 2023
This week on Cultural Manifesto listen to an interview with Andrés Salguero and Christina Sanabria of 123 Andrés - a Latin Grammy-winning duo who create bilingual music for children and families. The music of 123 Andrés incorporates rhythms from across North and South America, and features collaborations with legendary Latin music performers including Rubén Blades, and Gilberto Santa Rosa. Also, listen to the latest edition of Rebel Music with Karla López Owens. Her guest is the activist and writer Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez. Prisca is the founder of the online platform Latina Rebels and the author of the 2021 book "For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts: A Love Letter to Women of Color”.
Finding Etheridge – Poet Elizabeth Gordon McKim Part 2
September 5, 2023
Mat Davis interviews poet Elizabeth Gordon McKim. Part 2.
Rebel Music - Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez
September 5, 2023
On this episode, Karla’s guest is the activist and writer Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez
Finding Etheridge – Poet Elizabeth Gordon McKim Part 1
September 4, 2023
Mat Davis interviews poet Elizabeth Gordon McKim, Etheridge Knight’s partner and companion during the final years of his life.
Finding Etheridge - Hanoka Gavia, great-niece to Etheridge Knight
September 3, 2023
On this edition of Finding Etheridge Host Mat Davis, speaks with Hanako Gavia, great-niece to Etheridge Knight.
Finding Etheridge - Indianapolis-based poet Michael L L Collins talks with Mat Davis
September 1, 2023
On this edition of Finding Etheridge, Mat Davis talks with Michaal L L Collins. Collins is an Indianapolis-based poet, writer and literary critic. Collins was a close friend and protege of Etheridge Knight.
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