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The Tucker Brothers
July 26, 2019
Joining host Kyle Long are Joel and Nick Tucker of The Tucker Brothers. In this episode, they preview tracks off their new LP Two Parts.
Soul Label LAMP
July 18, 2019
This July 2019 @NowAgain Records released their anthology of the Indianapolis soul label LAMP. To celebrate the release, host Kyle Long interviews James Davis, founder of LAMP's hit group The Vanguards.
Sessa and Alma Afrobeat
July 11, 2019
This week Kyle's guests are: the psychedelic Brazilian singer-songwriter Sessa, and Barcelona, Spain's Alma Afrobeat.
Queen Delphine
July 4, 2019
Host Kyle Long interviews Indianapolis blues singer Queen Delphine of Queen Delphine and The Crown Jewels.
Charlie Ballantine
June 27, 2019
Kyle talks with jazz guitarist Charlie Ballantine about his new album "Cold Coffee."
Jared Thompson
June 20, 2019
This week on Cultural Manifesto, Jared Thompson of Premium Blend joins Kyle Long. A preview of tracks from the new Premium Blend album 'Vices'. Also a discussion with Jared about his work with other Indianapolis groups including Clint Breeze and The Groove, and Too Black and The Blacks.
Reggie Griffin
June 5, 2019
This week, Kyle Long talks with Indianapolis funk legend Reggie Griffin about his journey from playing sax with Billy Ball and The Upsetters as a teenager, to forming Manchild with Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds in the '70s, to his work producing iconic hip-hop beats for Sugar Hill Records in the 1980s.
Jimmy Guilford
May 29, 2019
This week host Kyle Long's guest is the legendary Indianapolis rhythm and blues vocalist Jimmy Guilford.
Big Ears Festival
May 22, 2019
Kyle shares interviews from the 2019 Big Ears Festival with Meredith Monk, Lonnie Holley, and Amirtha Kidambi.
Great Blues Women of Indianapolis
May 15, 2019
On this week's show Kyle celebrates the great blues women of Indianapolis. He shares music from artists who worked Indiana Avenue in the '40s and '50s, and talks with current voices on the scene, such as, Queen Delphine.
Clare Longendyke
May 9, 2019
On this week's show host Kyle Long speak with pianist Clare Longendyke founder of Music In Bloom, a festival celebrating the work of living composers happening from May 16 -18, 2019 in Bloomington, IN.
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