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Skypp
March 24, 2021
Indianapolis based emcee Skypp has a new album out titled King of Indiana. He joins Kyle Long to discuss his time in the Indianapolis hip-hop scene, and how he’s using his music to address the legacy of systemic racism in Indiana.
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Indy Jazz Fest Preview
September 30, 2022
Kyle Long previews the 2022 Indy Jazz Fest, taking place at Garfield Park.
Mafer Bandola of Ladama
September 22, 2022
Enjoy words and music with Venezuelan musician Mafer Bandola of Ladama.
An Oral History of the Chatterbox
September 15, 2022
Celebrate David Andrichik's 40 years as the owner of Indy's Chatterbox jazz club.
From Tijuana to Indiana: Herb Alpert
September 8, 2022
Kyle Long talks with trumpet player and pop music icon Herb Alpert.
Falu’s Indie Hindi
September 1, 2022
Enjoy and hour of words and music with Grammy-winning vocalist Falu.
Hoosier Immigrant Music: A Rich Tapestry
August 25, 2022
An hour of historic recordings from the early immigrant communities of Indiana.
Tom Alvarez: Groundbreaking Broadcaster, Critic & Producer
August 18, 2022
Tom Alvarez discusses his TV career and new project, the Jewel Box Revue 2022.
Debbie Jaffe: Cause and Effect
August 11, 2022
Enjoy words and music with Debbie Jaffe. co-founder of cassette label Cause And Effect.
Marc Maron/Karate, Gun & Tanning
August 5, 2022
Kyle Long is joined by comedian Marc Maron, and then Indy band Karate, Guns & Tanning.
Mixing Traditional and Experimental: Medicine Singers
July 28, 2022
Explore how Medicine Singers blend traditional and experimental sounds in their music.
Northern Soul of Indiana
July 21, 2022
Explore Hoosier musicians who brought northern soul dance culture of England to Indiana.
From Ghana to Indy: Kwesi Brown
July 14, 2022
Meet percussionist, vocalist and musicologist Kwesi Brown.
The Funk of Fort Wayne
July 7, 2022
Explore the Fort Wayne, Indiana soul music scene of the 1960s, and ‘70s.
For The Culture Fest 2022
June 30, 2022
Preview this year's For The Culture Fest, a free event 10 East Arts Hub.
Celebrating Pride with Lē Weaver and Jody Friend
June 23, 2022
Celebrate Pride Month with two important Indianapolis artists: Lē Weaver and Jody Friend....
Geno Shelton: On Air to On Stage
June 16, 2022
Explore the career of Geno Shelton, a legendary Indianapolis radio host, DJ and promoter. ...
Celebrating Pride 2022
June 9, 2022
Explore the many ways Indianapolis is celebrating Pride this month.
The Haughville Slickers
June 1, 2022
Meet the Haughville Slickers, an Indianapolis-baseed Slovenian polka band.
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