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Barbara Dane (pt 1)
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Barbara Dane (pt 1)
July 4, 2018

In collaboration with Smithsonian Folkways Kyle presents a special two part episode of Cultural Manifesto featuring the words and music of American folk music legend Barbara Dane. Bob Dylan on Barbara Dane, "The world needs more people like Barbara, someone who is willing to follow her conscience. She is, if the term must be used, a hero."

Rob Dixon
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Rob Dixon
June 27, 2018

Joining Kyle on this episode is Rob Dixon. Kyle and Rob discuss his new album "Coast to Crossroads."

Herbie Hancock
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Herbie Hancock
June 21, 2018

On this episode of Cultural Manifesto Kyle Long's guest is jazz icon Herbie Hancock. Kyle also introduces a new segment focusing on an innovative artist residency program called City State. This edition of the segment features City State founder/director Michael Kaufmann.

Kate Lamont
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Kate Lamont
June 13, 2018

On this show Kyle's guest is the amazing Kate Lamont. And we spin tracks from Mab Lab, Blueprintmusic, and Kate's fantastic new album 'What Happens Next is Everything'.

Kyro the Artist
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Kyro the Artist
June 7, 2018

Many thanks to Kyro the Artist for coming through WFYI to talk about his excellent album Black Child.

Tom Hensley
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Tom Hensley
May 30, 2018

Kyle speaks with Tom Hensley of the Indianapolis psychedelic band Masters of Deceit. Tom shared a few unreleased Masters of Deceit tracks from 1967/1968.

C. Niambi Steele
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C. Niambi Steele
May 23, 2018

On this episode of Cultural Manifesto, C. Niambi Steele of the legendary Stax Records group 24-Carat Black talks with Kyle.

Reggie Griffin, Rickie Clark, and Grover Wilcher (repeat)
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Reggie Griffin, Rickie Clark, and Grover Wilcher (repeat)
May 16, 2018

Kyle Long speaks with three Indy musicians who helped shape hip-hop on a local and national level: Reggie Griffin, Rickie Clark, and Grover Wilcher. (Originally aired January 24, 2018)

Tamara Winfrey Harris
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Tamara Winfrey Harris
May 9, 2018

Kyle speaks with author Tamara Winfrey Harris, keynote speaker for the Let's Eat conference, at Central Library. Also, a conversation with original Amnesty member Rafael Barnes, and 700 West producer Moe Whittemore. Finally, a preview of Kyle's upcoming interview with James Davis, founder and lead singer of the legendary Indianapolis soul group The Vanguards.

The Sentimentals
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The Sentimentals
May 2, 2018

I'm psyched to feature Josephine and Henry of the legendary Indianapolis soul group the The Sentimentals on thiss edition of Cultural Manifesto. I'll The spinning both sides of The Sentimentals' 1970 single on Knap Town Records, Plus many other rare Indianapolis groups connected to The Sentimentals, including: People in the News, King James Version, The Diplomatics, and an unreleased track off a lost album project by Indy gospel greats the Blakey Specials.

Rafiq Bhatia
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Rafiq Bhatia
April 25, 2018

This week on Cultural Manifesto my guest will be the extraordinary guitarist/composer Rafiq Bhatia. Rafiq is probably best known as a member of Son Lux, but he has an extraordinary new solo disc titled Breaking English. A recent New York Times piece described Rafiq as one of the "most intriguing figures in music today." On Breaking English Rafiq draws from a wide palette of sounds, including electronic music, jazz, and South Indian Carnatic music.

Poet Too Black
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Poet Too Black
April 18, 2018

This week Kyle talks with poet Too Black, one of the organizers of the Let's Eat artists development conference at Central Library. Plus, a farewell to Indianapolis jazz legend Clifford Ratliff as he heads to the east coast.

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