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Wes Montgomery / Etheridge Knight
March 10, 2023
This March marks the 100th anniversary of the renowned jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery, one of the most beloved musicians to emerge from Indianapolis.
This week on Cultural Manifesto we'll celebrate Montgomery's birthday by sharing excerpts from a never-before-heard 1964 recording of Wes Montgomery performing at the Circle Theater in Indianapolis. We'll also hear from the concert's promoter Herb Miller, best known as the founder of the Indianapolis soul music label Lamp Records.
We also introduce a new segment on Cultural Manifesto titled Finding Etheridge. Finding Etheridge explores the people and places connected to the Pulitzer Prize-nominated poet Etheridge Knight.
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Women Pioneers of Indiana Punk, New Wave, and Noise Music
March 23, 2023
This week on Cultural Manifesto we’ll celebrate Women’s History Month by paying tribute...
The A to Z of Indiana music - Part 2
March 9, 2023
Wilkerson will share an A to Z playlist of Indiana music, featuring classic Hoosier jazz, funk,...
The A to Z of Indiana music - Part 1
March 3, 2023
Musician and archivist Rick Wilkerson shares an A to Z playlist of Indiana music, featuring...
Brandon Douthitt / Virginia Maxey
February 9, 2023
This week on Cultural Manifesto we speak with saxophonist Brandon Douthitt. He’s one of the...
Florence LaRue - The 5th Dimension
February 5, 2023
This week on Cultural Manifesto we speak with Florence LaRue, an original member of the legendary...
David Crosby and Isaiah J. Thompson
January 25, 2023
This week on Cultural Manifesto we'll listen back to my 2017 interview with the 1960s rock...
R&B vocalist Aye Marcay
January 19, 2023
This week on Cultural Manifesto Indianapolis rapper and R&B vocalist Aye Marcay.
ISO Concertmaster and Violinst Kevin Lin
January 12, 2023
This week on Cultural Manifesto an interview with ISO concertmaster and violinist Kevin Lin. ...
Best of 2022 Pt. 2
January 5, 2023
This week we'll listen back to some of Kyle Long's favorite interviews of 2022.
Best of 2022 Pt. 1
December 30, 2022
This week we'll listen back to some of Kyle Long's favorite interviews of 2022.
A Holiday Party with Joyful Noise Recordings
December 21, 2022
Tune in for an hour of holiday music with Joyful Noise Recordings' founder Karl Hofstetter....
Charles Mingus' Beethoven: Bob Hammer
December 14, 2022
Discover why jazz icon Charles Mingus referred to Bob Hammer as "my Beethoven."
Max Hartstein
December 8, 2022
Explore the music of the Indiana visual artist, activist and jazz bassist Max Hartstein.
Dr. Elliott Caine: The Jazz Optometrist
November 23, 2022
Meet Hoosier trumpet player Dr. Elliott Caine, also known as the "jazz optometrist."
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