Cultural Manifesto

Each week on Cultural Manifesto, Kyle Long reveals stories and sounds from the creative frontlines of the past and present. Through music, archives and artist interviews, discover how creators shape meaning with sound, in Indianapolis and well beyond. Tune in each week to this WFYI Public Media show for discoveries that will delight your ears and expand your understanding of our shared world.

Listen to Cultural Manifesto on 90.1 WFYI, via our online stream or on your smart speaker each Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. and again on Saturdays at 6 p.m.

Radio Schedule

Wednesday

July 2, 2025
8:00PM | WFYI 90.1 FM

Saturday

July 5, 2025
6:00PM | WFYI 90.1 FM

Wednesday

July 9, 2025
8:00PM | WFYI 90.1 FM

Saturday

July 12, 2025
6:00PM | WFYI 90.1 FM

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Multimedia artist Jessica Dunn creates surrealistic electronic soundscapes

June 25, 2025

Jessica Dunn is a multimedia artist and musician based in Indianapolis. Her creative practice...

The Indiana Brothers discuss their work in Carnatic music

June 25, 2025

The Indiana Brothers are a Carnatic music duo from Central Indiana, featuring twin brothers...

The past and present of the Indiana Fiddlers’ Gathering

June 18, 2025

For over 50 years, the Indiana Fiddlers’ Gathering has attracted old-time music fans...

Indianapolis composer Hanna Benn debuts new work with the ISO

June 11, 2025

This June, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will premiere a new work from the Indianapolis...

Beach Boys’ founder Brian Wilson on the influence of Indianapolis’ The Four Freshmen

June 11, 2025

Listen to a 2017 interview WFYI’s Kyle Long recorded with Brian Wilson, the visionary...

Fort Wayne’s Nitish Kulkarni explores Indian American identity on Indigo

June 4, 2025

Listen to an interview with Fort Wayne, Indiana-based musician, composer, arranger, and producer...

The Gary, Indiana composer Jlin is revolutionizing electronic music

May 28, 2025

Listen to an interview with the acclaimed Gary, Indiana composer and electronic music producer...

Taylor Hall / Jenny Boyts

May 21, 2025

Listen to an interview with the musician and activist Taylor Hall. May is Mental Health Awareness...

Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month with Indiana musicians

May 14, 2025

Celebrate Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month with music from...

Historian Nicole Martinez-LeGrand on the lost history of Indianapolis’ El Barrio

May 7, 2025

Listen to an interview with historian Nicole Martinez-LeGrand, director of a new documentary...

Deantoni Parks discusses Technoself, Andre 3000 and his early years as a drumming prodigy

April 30, 2025

Listen to an interview with the percussionist, composer and technologist Deantoni Parks, known...

Gary Bartz on Andy Bey, jamming with Wes Montgomery and Malcolm X

April 30, 2025

Listen to an interview with legendary jazz saxophonist and composer Gary Bartz. A two-time...

Kate Lamont and Devon Ashley

April 23, 2025

Listen to an interview about Kate Lamont’s latest project, a remastered reissue of her...

Todd Rundgren / Nnenna Freelon

April 16, 2025

Listen to an interview with Todd Rundgren, a pioneering musician, songwriter, and producer...

Sean Imboden discusses his debut album with The Sean Imboden Large Ensemble

April 9, 2025

Listen to an interview with Indianapolis-based saxophonist, bandleader, composer, and educator...

The Monkees’ Mickey Dolenz / jazz guitarist Charlie Ballantine

April 2, 2025

Listen to a conversation with the vocalist and actor Micky Dolenz, best known for his work...

Steve Allee on the Naptown sound

March 26, 2025

Explore a new album from the Steve Allee Big Band, titled Naptown Sound. The project pays tribute...

Suzanne Vega on punk rock, Lou Reed, and Flying With Angels

March 19, 2025

Listen to an interview with the critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega. Vega is...

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