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Cultural Manifesto / Pipa Virtuoso Wu Man
March 08, 2017
This week my guest will be Wu Man, a virtuoso on the pipa, a traditional Chinese Instrument that's roughly 2,000 years old. We will be discussing her work with Philip Glass, and her experiments playing the pipa the wah wah and distortion pedals.
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Mar 26, 2020
Sandy Lomax
This week Kyle's guest is the Indianapolis jazz vocalist Sandy Lomax, who found success performing in Europe during the 1990s.
Mar 19, 2020
Rick Espinoza
On this episode of Cultural Manifesto Kyle is joined by rock musician Rick Espinoza, a pioneer of Mexican-America music in Indianapolis.
Mar 12, 2020
Yvonne Allu
On this edition of Cultural Manifesto Kyle Long's guest is jazz vocalist Yvonne Allu. Kyle and Yvonne listen to tracks off her new record 'Clymate Change.'
Mar 05, 2020
Wes Montgomery Tribute
This week on Cultural Manifesto host Kyle Long celebrates the 97th anniversary of the birth of jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery. Kyle shares interviews featuring Wes' family, friends, and fellow musicians - including Herbie Hancock, Zakir Hussain, and others.
Feb 27, 2020
Debbie Nelson
This week, Kyle talks with Indianapolis blues and R&B vocalist Debbie Nelson of the In Full Transition band. The two discuss her early years growing up along Indiana Avenue.
Feb 20, 2020
Soul Relation
This week Kyle's guests are Mike Woods and Sandy Lomax of the legendary Indianapolis funk band Soul Relation. We discuss the band's legacy, and listen to some excellent unreleased recordings the band made during the 1970s.
Feb 13, 2020
Willis
This week host Kyle Long's guest is Indianapolis rapper/producer Willis. The two discuss his new album 'Welcome to the Universe.'
Feb 06, 2020
Rev. Marvin Chandler and Everett Greene
Kyle's guests are pianist Rev. Marvin Chandler and vocalist Everett Greene, who have been performing jazz music together in Indianapolis for over twenty years. The conversation focuses on the life of Rev. Chandler, from his work in music, to his work as an activist for civil rights.
Jan 30, 2020
D. Strange
This week, Kyle Long talks with Indianapolis-based DJ and electronic music producer D. Strange.
Jan 23, 2020
Amanda Gardier
This week, Kyle Long talks with jazz saxophonist Amanda Gardier about her new album "Flyover Country."
Jan 16, 2020
A Tribute to Artists Who Died in 2019
Host Kyle Long pays tribute to 40 important musicians who passed away during 2019.
Jan 10, 2020
Favorite Interviews from 2019
This week Kyle Long revisits some of his favorite interviews of 2019, including: Tank and The Bangas, Lonnie Holley, Anila Agha, Amerikkken, and Destiny Muhammad.
Jan 01, 2020
Late Rev. James Davis
Host Kyle Long pays tribute to Rev. James Davis, founder and lead vocalist of the Indianapolis soul group "The Vanguards". Davis passed away in October of 2019.
Dec 27, 2019
'50s and '60s Christmas Concerts at the Walker
During the 1950s and '60s the Indianapolis Recorder held all-night Christmas concerts at the Walker Theatre. These concerts raised funds for families in need, and helped launch the careers of many Indianapolis musicians. Host Kyle Long speakes with several musicians who performed at these events.
Dec 19, 2019
Skypp
This week, Kyle Long talks with Indianapolis rapper Skypp about his new album "U4U."
Dec 12, 2019
Anila Agha and Rob Dixon
This week, Kyle long talks with visual artist Anila Agha to discuss her new installation "This is Not a Refuge." Saxophonist Rob Dixon also joins the show to talk about his holiday themed concert at the Jazz Kitchen.
Dec 05, 2019
Daniel Paquette
On this edition of Cultural Manifesto Kyle Long is joined in studio by Daniel Paquette, best known as the popular children's music performer Mr. Daniel. The two discuss how Paquette's past work performing experimental punk rock and anarchist folk music all coalesced into the children's music he creates as Mr. Daniel.
Nov 27, 2019
Raul Padro/Supaman
This week Kyle pays tribute to Indianapolis percussionist Raul Padro, who passed away last month. Also in theis episode, an interview with Crow Nation hip-hop artist @Supamanhiphop
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