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Fort Wayne’s Nitish Kulkarni explores Indian American identity on Indigo

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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The Gary, Indiana composer Jlin is revolutionizing electronic music
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The Chatterbox
March 19, 2025

Listen to a 2022 conversation with David Andrichick, owner of the Chatterbox, an important...

Sirius Blvck and Scott Matelic on Daily Rituals of the Wild Heart
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Sirius Blvck and Scott Matelic on Daily Rituals of the Wild Heart
March 12, 2025

Hear an interview with rapper Sirius Blvck and hip-hop producer Scott Matelic. The duo issued...

Tank and the Bangas vocalist discusses her Indianapolis roots
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Tank and the Bangas vocalist discusses her Indianapolis roots
March 12, 2025

Listen to an interview with Tarriona “Tank” Ball of Tank and The Bangas. They won...

A conversation with R&B vocalist and actor Akili Ni Mali
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A conversation with R&B vocalist and actor Akili Ni Mali
March 5, 2025

Listen to an interview with the vocalist and actor Akili Ni Mali, one of four featured artists...

Sweet Poison Victim blends West African music with rock & roll
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Sweet Poison Victim blends West African music with rock & roll
February 26, 2025

Listen to an interview with members of Sweet Poison Victim, an Indianapolis band known for...

Don Was on Blue Note, MC5 and the Detroit sound
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Don Was on Blue Note, MC5 and the Detroit sound
February 19, 2025

Listen to an interview with the legendary producer and bassist Don Was. Throughout his life,...

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