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Medicine Singers / Rebel Music with Carolina Castoreno

November 22, 2023

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month with Daryl Black Eagle Jamieson, co-founder of the experimental pow wow music group Medicine Singers. And another edition of Rebel Music with Karla Lopez-Owens, with guest Carolina Castoreno.

Rebel Music with Carolina Castoreno

November 21, 2023

On this edition of Rebel Music, host Karla López Owens talks with activist, writer, and community organizer Carolina Castoreno

Meshell Ndegeocello in Indiana / A lost Indianapolis jazz classic from Steve Allee

November 15, 2023

Grammy-winning musician Meshell Ndegeocello discusses her connection to Indiana artists - including John Mellencamp, Etheridge Knight, and Hanna Benn. We’ll also explore a 1983 lost recording from the Indianapolis jazz musician and composer Steve Allee that included members of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and jazz legends of Indiana Avenue.

Meshell Ndegeocello on Blue Note, Indiana, and the Omnichord

November 14, 2023

WFYI’s Kyle Long recently spoke with Meshell Ndegeocello. They discussed ”The Omnichord Real Book” and her many connections to Indiana.

Kronos Quartet / PASIC 2023

November 8, 2023

This week on Cultural Manifesto listen to an interview with violinist David Harrington, founder of the groundbreaking Kronos Quartet.

Zakir Hussain / Judith Thomas

November 1, 2023

This week on Cultural Manifesto listen to an interview with tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain - an icon of Indian classical music.

Kronos Quartet celebrates 50 years of groundbreaking musical exploration

November 1, 2023

WFYI’s Kyle Long speaks to Kronos Quarter's founder David Harrington.

Zakir Hussain on AI music, composing for Tina Turner, and more

October 30, 2023

Tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain is a global icon of Indian classical music.

Joyful Noise Recordings' Halloween Party / Silvia Moreno-Garcia

October 25, 2023

This week on Cultural Manifesto we’ll celebrate Halloween with Karl Hofstetter from the Indianapolis label Joyful Noise Recordings. Karl will share tracks from "Joyful Noise Halloween Party, Vol. 1”, a new holiday-themed compilation featuring music from Fred Armisen, Swamp Dogg, Deerhoof, Magic Sword, Danielson and others. We’ll also have a Halloween edition of Rebel Music with Karla Lopez-Owens. Karla’s guest will be the best-selling author Silvia Moreno-Garcia, known for her gothic horror novels.

Rebel Music wtih Silvia Moreno-Garcia

October 25, 2023

On this edition of Rebel Music Karla López Owens speaks with the Mexican-Canadian writer Silvia Moreno-Garcia.

Stewart Copeland / Harry Otaku

October 18, 2023

This week on Cultural Manifesto listen to an interview with Stewart Copeland, best known as the co-founder and drummer of the legendary British rock band The Police. Copeland will bring his “Police Deranged for Orchestra" tour to the Palladium in central Indiana on October 19th. Also, celebrate Halloween with the Indianapolis hip-hop producer Harry Otaku. He’ll share tracks for his horror-themed rap album “It Tape”.