Rapper and producer, Diop, created his new album, "Still Shinin'," as a way to cope with the trauma he experienced after the unexpected death of his ex-girlfriend and her daughter. Curious Mix contributor and Cultural Manifesto host, Kyle Long, talks with the Indianapolis-based musician.

Arts & Culture / March 4, 2026

A new visual record of Indianapolis' past is emerging from crime scene photos

Originally taken to document acts of violence, crime scene photos now serve as a vital window into a world that no longer exists.

Arts & Culture / February 28, 2026

IU’s Aiden Fisher calls his journey to the NFL Combine in Indianapolis 'a blessing'

Aiden Fisher, of Curt Cignetti's 2025-26 College Football Playoff National Championship team, calls his journey to the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis "a blessing."

Arts & Culture / February 26, 2026

Authors of 'banned books' speak at Indianapolis schools

During the 2024-2025 school year, 6,870 books were challenged or banned in public school districts, according to PEN America. That's more than twice as many bans as two years ago.

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