Cultural Manifesto / Anila Agha and Rob Dixon

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December 12, 2019

This week, Kyle long talks with visual artist Anila Agha to discuss her new installation "This is Not a Refuge." Saxophonist Rob Dixon also joins the show to talk about his holiday themed concert at the Jazz Kitchen.

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