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Vivian Carter
March 10, 2021
March is Women’s History Month, and this March is also the 100th anniversary of the birth of Vivian Carter, the co-founder of Vee Jay Records. During the 1950s, the label grew from a small independent operation into one of the most influential record labels in the history of American popular music. Today Vee Jay is regarded as the most successful Black owned record label of the pre-Motown era.
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The A to Z of Indiana music - Part 2
March 9, 2023
Wilkerson will share an A to Z playlist of Indiana music, featuring classic Hoosier jazz, funk,...
The A to Z of Indiana music - Part 1
March 3, 2023
Musician and archivist Rick Wilkerson shares an A to Z playlist of Indiana music, featuring...
Brandon Douthitt / Virginia Maxey
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This week on Cultural Manifesto we speak with saxophonist Brandon Douthitt. He’s one of the...
Florence LaRue - The 5th Dimension
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David Crosby and Isaiah J. Thompson
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R&B vocalist Aye Marcay
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This week on Cultural Manifesto Indianapolis rapper and R&B vocalist Aye Marcay.
ISO Concertmaster and Violinst Kevin Lin
January 12, 2023
This week on Cultural Manifesto an interview with ISO concertmaster and violinist Kevin Lin. ...
Best of 2022 Pt. 2
January 5, 2023
This week we'll listen back to some of Kyle Long's favorite interviews of 2022.
Best of 2022 Pt. 1
December 30, 2022
This week we'll listen back to some of Kyle Long's favorite interviews of 2022.
A Holiday Party with Joyful Noise Recordings
December 21, 2022
Tune in for an hour of holiday music with Joyful Noise Recordings' founder Karl Hofstetter....
Charles Mingus' Beethoven: Bob Hammer
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Discover why jazz icon Charles Mingus referred to Bob Hammer as "my Beethoven."
Max Hartstein
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Explore the music of the Indiana visual artist, activist and jazz bassist Max Hartstein.
Dr. Elliott Caine: The Jazz Optometrist
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Meet Hoosier trumpet player Dr. Elliott Caine, also known as the "jazz optometrist."
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