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The Musical Legacy of Mary Byrne
July 22, 2021
You may have heard of Mary Byrne's work advocating for the LGBTQ+ community in Indiana, but Byrne also had a significant role in Hoosier music history and women’s music across the country.
The Music of J. Russel Robinson
July 14, 2021
Explore the music of Hoosier songwriter J. Russel Robinson, an important figure in early jazz and blues music. Robinson's songs were recorded by icons like Louis Armstrong, Bessie Smith and more.
Pavel and Direct Contact / Sonny Singh
July 7, 2021
Kyle talks with members of the Indianapolis-based Latin jazz band Pavel and Direct Contact about their new album “Dia Bonito." Activist and musician Sonny Singh shares music from his solo project.
Idris Busari
June 30, 2021
Idris Busari, a Nigerian-born musician who creates music under the name Omogo Reloaded, discusses his music and work with Radio Horizonte, a bilingual radio station based in northern Indiana.
Lē Weaver - Part Two
June 24, 2021
Kyle Long presents part two of his interview with with Lē Weaver, a founding member of the all-female Indianapolis synth-rock band Software. Software was active in Central Indiana from 1983 to 1986.
Lē Weaver - Part One
June 17, 2021
Kyle Long presents part one of a two-part series with Lē Weaver, a founding member of the all-female Indianapolis synth-rock band Software. Software was active in Central Indiana from 1983 to 1986.
Samuel E Vázquez and André Carson
June 10, 2021
Visual artist Samuel E Vázquez discusses his music project Errors and Lovers. Then, Rep. André Carson shares how his early years as an activist and rapper in Indianapolis shaped his work today.
81355
June 3, 2021
Explore the debut album from 81355, an Indianapolis hip-hop supergroup featuring Oreo Jones, Sirius Black, and David Moose Adamson. The album is titled This Time I'll Be of Use."
Marcus Jade
May 27, 2021
This week, Kyle talks with blues musician Marcus Jade. Currently based in Brooklyn, New York, Jade's music is deeply rooted in the Westside Indianapolis neighborhoods where he grew up.
Indy R&B
May 19, 2021
Indiana has an extraordinary legacy of soul music. This week we'll hear from two Indianapolis-based R&B artists that have new projects out: Keiana Whatley, and Taylor Hall.
Indianapolis Techno
May 12, 2021
Indianapolis is not known as a hotbed for techno music, but the city has produced several noteworthy techno producers and DJs including Drake Strange, Adam Jay, and Lisa Smith.
One Nation Under a Groove
May 6, 2021
Meet two Indy residents whose work has intersected with the Funkadelic piece One Nation Under A Groove: visual artist Lobyn Hamilton and former Parliament-Funkadelic stage technician Tom Battista.
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