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Jordan Munson
August 05, 2021
Kyle Long discusses “Making a Killing Year” with its creator, Indianapolis-based composer, performer and multimedia artist Jordan Munson. Rebel Music returns with Karla Lopez, as she interviews Elysia Lucida Smith, the owner of Irvington Vinyl and Books about the relationship between music and activism. This episode also features a tribute to Eugene “Teddy” Vincent, the Indianapolis-based entrepreneur and musician who died tragically last weekend at the age of 33.
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Deantoni Parks discusses Technoself, Andre 3000 and his early years as a drumming prodigy
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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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Listen to an interview with legendary jazz saxophonist and composer Gary Bartz. A two-time...
Kate Lamont and Devon Ashley
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Todd Rundgren / Nnenna Freelon
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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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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
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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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Listen to an interview with the critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega. Vega is...
The Chatterbox
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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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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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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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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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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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Listen to an interview with the legendary producer and bassist Don Was. Throughout his life,...
The Moody Blues’ John Lodge / disability activist musician Lachi
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Listen to an interview with John Lodge, bassist, songwriter, and vocalist for The Moody Blues....
The Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Anthony Davis
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Listen to an interview with Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Anthony Davis. The New York Times...
An oral history of The Jazz Kitchen with David Allee
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The legendary Indianapolis jazz club The Jazz Kitchen recently celebrated its 30th anniversary....
Hi, How Are You Day celebrates Daniel Johnston
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Let’s celebrate “Hi, How Are You Day,” an annual event honoring the late...
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