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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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Indianapolis Sound Maps
October 21, 2021
A sound map is a sonic representation of a specific site or location. This week, Kyle Long...
Hispanic Heritage Month
October 14, 2021
Join guest-host Karla Lopez-Owens for a special Hispanic Heritage Month edition of Cultural...
Charlie Ballantine’s Tribute to Thelonious Monk
October 7, 2021
Indianapolis jazz guitarist Charlie Ballantine discusses his new double album titled “Reflections/Introspection:...
Public Universal Friend
September 30, 2021
Jody Friend of Public Universal Friend discusses the band's debut album "Perennials." The record...
Lotus Festival 2021
September 23, 2021
Explore this year's edition of the Lotus World Music and Arts Festival in Bloomington, Indiana....
Richard “Sleepy” Floyd / Indy Jazz Fest 2021
September 16, 2021
Drummer Richard ”Sleepy” Floyd presents a preview of the 2021 Indy Jazz Fest. He also shares...
Orval “Baggie” Hardimon: Kokomo Legend
September 9, 2021
Orval “Baggie” Hardimon, legend of the Kokomo music scene, is spotlighted in this week’s...
Daniel Smith and Electric Jesus
September 1, 2021
You may know Daniel Smith from his work with the Danielson Famile, or his solo project Brother...
Bobby Rush: From The Avenue to Beale Street
August 25, 2021
Enjoy an hour of music and stories from the Grammy-winning blues legend Bobby Rush.
Rich Hyne’s Old Naptown Blues
August 19, 2021
Indianapolis folk musician Rich Hynes discusses his new album out titled “Old Naptown Blues",...
Pioneers of Hoosier Latin Music
August 12, 2021
Enjoy an hour of recordings from the pioneers of Hoosier Latin music, including rare and unreleased...
Jordan Munson
August 5, 2021
Kyle Long discusses “A Killing Year” with creator Jordan Munson. Karla Lopez interviews...
The Forgotten Jazz Fest
July 29, 2021
Years ago, Kyle Long purchased a mysterious tape at a garage sale. This tape contained the...
The Musical Legacy of Mary Byrne
July 22, 2021
You may have heard of Mary Byrne's work advocating for the LGBTQ+ community in Indiana, but...
The Music of J. Russel Robinson
July 14, 2021
Explore the music of Hoosier songwriter J. Russel Robinson, an important figure in early jazz...
Pavel and Direct Contact / Sonny Singh
July 7, 2021
Kyle talks with members of the Indianapolis-based Latin jazz band Pavel and Direct Contact...
Idris Busari
June 30, 2021
Idris Busari, a Nigerian-born musician who creates music under the name Omogo Reloaded, discusses...
Lē Weaver - Part Two
June 24, 2021
Kyle Long presents part two of his interview with with Lē Weaver, a founding member of the...
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