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

May 21, 2025
8:00PM | WFYI 90.1 FM

Saturday

May 24, 2025
6:00PM | WFYI 90.1 FM

Wednesday

May 28, 2025
8:00PM | WFYI 90.1 FM

Saturday

May 31, 2025
6:00PM | WFYI 90.1 FM

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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...

The Chatterbox

March 19, 2025

Listen to a 2022 conversation with David Andrichick, owner of the Chatterbox, an important...

Sirius Blvck and Scott Matelic on Daily Rituals of the Wild Heart

March 12, 2025

Hear an interview with rapper Sirius Blvck and hip-hop producer Scott Matelic. The duo issued...

Tank and the Bangas vocalist discusses her Indianapolis roots

March 12, 2025

Listen to an interview with Tarriona “Tank” Ball of Tank and The Bangas. They won...

A conversation with R&B vocalist and actor Akili Ni Mali

March 5, 2025

Listen to an interview with the vocalist and actor Akili Ni Mali, one of four featured artists...

Sweet Poison Victim blends West African music with rock & roll

February 26, 2025

Listen to an interview with members of Sweet Poison Victim, an Indianapolis band known for...

Don Was on Blue Note, MC5 and the Detroit sound

February 19, 2025

Listen to an interview with the legendary producer and bassist Don Was. Throughout his life,...

The Moody Blues’ John Lodge / disability activist musician Lachi

February 12, 2025

Listen to an interview with John Lodge, bassist, songwriter, and vocalist for The Moody Blues....

The Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Anthony Davis

February 5, 2025

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New Midwest Jazz Collective tour makes stop in Indy, aims to bring more artists to the region

A new collaboration between jazz clubs across the Midwest aims to bring more artists to the region. The inaugural tour makes its first stop in Indianapolis this weekend.