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Fort Wayne’s Nitish Kulkarni explores Indian American identity on Indigo
June 04, 2025
Listen to an interview with Fort Wayne, Indiana-based musician, composer, arranger and producer Nitish Kulkarni. His latest album Indigo blends traditional Indian music with contemporary electronic sounds.
Kulkarni began his musical journey as a tabla player, later expanding to keyboards and production. He released his debut album Synesthetic in 2015, and since then he’s released a steady stream of recordings. In addition to his solo work, Kulkarni has performed alongside legendary artists like Ustad Amjad Ali Khan and Shridhar Phadke.
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Multimedia artist Jessica Dunn creates surrealistic electronic soundscapes
June 25, 2025
Jessica Dunn is a multimedia artist and musician based in Indianapolis. Her creative practice...
The Indiana Brothers discuss their work in Carnatic music
June 25, 2025
The Indiana Brothers are a Carnatic music duo from Central Indiana, featuring twin brothers...
The past and present of the Indiana Fiddlers’ Gathering
June 18, 2025
For over 50 years, the Indiana Fiddlers’ Gathering has attracted old-time music fans...
Indianapolis composer Hanna Benn debuts new work with the ISO
June 11, 2025
This June, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will premiere a new work from the Indianapolis...
Beach Boys’ founder Brian Wilson on the influence of Indianapolis’ The Four Freshmen
June 11, 2025
Listen to a 2017 interview WFYI’s Kyle Long recorded with Brian Wilson, the visionary...
The Gary, Indiana composer Jlin is revolutionizing electronic music
May 28, 2025
Listen to an interview with the acclaimed Gary, Indiana composer and electronic music producer...
Taylor Hall / Jenny Boyts
May 21, 2025
Listen to an interview with the musician and activist Taylor Hall. May is Mental Health Awareness...
Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month with Indiana musicians
May 14, 2025
Celebrate Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month with music from...
Historian Nicole Martinez-LeGrand on the lost history of Indianapolis’ El Barrio
May 7, 2025
Listen to an interview with historian Nicole Martinez-LeGrand, director of a new documentary...
Deantoni Parks discusses Technoself, Andre 3000 and his early years as a drumming prodigy
April 30, 2025
Listen to an interview with the percussionist, composer and technologist Deantoni Parks, known...
Gary Bartz on Andy Bey, jamming with Wes Montgomery and Malcolm X
April 30, 2025
Listen to an interview with legendary jazz saxophonist and composer Gary Bartz. A two-time...
Kate Lamont and Devon Ashley
April 23, 2025
Listen to an interview about Kate Lamont’s latest project, a remastered reissue of her...
Todd Rundgren / Nnenna Freelon
April 16, 2025
Listen to an interview with Todd Rundgren, a pioneering musician, songwriter, and producer...
Sean Imboden discusses his debut album with The Sean Imboden Large Ensemble
April 9, 2025
Listen to an interview with Indianapolis-based saxophonist, bandleader, composer, and educator...
The Monkees’ Mickey Dolenz / jazz guitarist Charlie Ballantine
April 2, 2025
Listen to a conversation with the vocalist and actor Micky Dolenz, best known for his work...
Steve Allee on the Naptown sound
March 26, 2025
Explore a new album from the Steve Allee Big Band, titled Naptown Sound. The project pays tribute...
Suzanne Vega on punk rock, Lou Reed, and Flying With Angels
March 19, 2025
Listen to an interview with the critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega. Vega is...
The Chatterbox
March 19, 2025
Listen to a 2022 conversation with David Andrichick, owner of the Chatterbox, an important...
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