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May 6, 2016

Kyle Long is happy to have words and music from composer/vocalist Hanna Benn on this show. He samples some of Hanna's incredible music, and she also brought some amazing records from her collection to share.

Indianapolis Musician Kate Boyd

April 29, 2016

An amazing variety of sounds on this show. Up first Kyle Long speaks with Indianapolis musician Kate Boyd about her recording of John Cage's work for prepared piano. On the second half of the broadcast Tristra Newyear Yeager from Bloomington's Rock Paper Scissors shares some excellent Pashto music from Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Musician/Producer Sharlene Birdsong

April 22, 2016

On this show, music and conversation with musician/producer Sharlene Birdsong. Sharlene is a member of several awesome bands, including Thee Tsunamis, Louie Louie, White Moms and The United States Three - but we'll be talking about her work directing Musical Family Tree's IN Covers series, which features Indiana bands covering other Indiana bands. Also Mat Davis interviews The Yellow Kites on his Localmotion segment.

James Aikman

April 15, 2016

On this episode a conversation with Indianapolis composer James Aikman regarding his composition Peacemakers, written for the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra.

Kipp Normand and Michael Kaufmann

April 8, 2016

An interview with Kipp Normand and Michael Kaufmann, the creative visionaries behind the new Museum of Psychphonics in Fountain Square. Kipp and Michael will be sharing music and stories that inspired the museum. Tonight's playlist includes some of my favorite musicians: Sun Ra, Harry Partch, Parliament, Sedcairn Archives and more.

Gil Scott-Heron

April 1, 2016

Host Kyle Long is psyched to present a mix featuring words and music from the late great activist, author and songwriter Gil Scott-Heron, who would've turned 67-years-old this week.

Fountain Square Music Festival

March 25, 2016

This week I'll be spinning a full hour of music from artists on the roster of this year's Fountain Square Music Fest. Music from Sonic Youth ft. Thurston Moore, Jad Fair, Kimya Dawson, Native Sun, Sotomayor, Mexican Institute of Sound, Sirius Blvck, Kishi Bashi, Helado Negro and more.

Louie Louie Funk Legends Tribute

March 18, 2016

Up first Louie Louie talking about their tribute EP to Indy funk legends The Highlighters released through Musical Family Tree's IN Covers series. And in the second half of the broadcast Tristra Newyear Yeager of Bloomington, Indiana's international music PR firm Rock Paper Scissors playing an amazing new track from Haiti's legendary RAM, plus tunes from Costa Rica and Brazil.

Felix Contreras of NPR's Alt Latino

March 11, 2016

Host Kyle Long talks with Felix Contreras of NPR's Alt Latino, and Mat Davis speaks with Elle Roberts for his monthly Localmotion segment.

Fountain Square Music Fest

March 4, 2016

Fountain Square Music Fest is happening March 25 & 26, 2016. Cultural Manifesto host Kyle Long talks about the festival line-up with FSMF's Adam Pedersen and Joyful Noise Recordings' Karl Hofstetter. Plus music from FSMF artists.