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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.
Nina Simone Mix
February 26, 2016
A 30 minute spinning of a Nina Simone mix on Cultural Manifesto in honor of Miss Simone's birthday earlier this week.
DJ/Producer Scott Matelic
February 19, 2016
A conversation with DJ/producer Scott Matelic on topics ranging from Anticon Records, Diplo, Nujabes, Baltimore club music and more.
The Late James Dewitt Yancey - J Dilla
February 12, 2016
Marking the death of the brilliant James Dewitt Yancey - better known to music fans as J Dilla. Spinning of Dilla's music and speaking with Old Soul's Doug Morris about this a Dilla tribute at The HI-FI. The second half of the show Mat Davis returns for his monthly Localmotion segment. Guest is vocalist Jo Universal.
Hip-Hop MC Human
February 5, 2016
Up first on the show Kyle speaks with the Paris-born and Brooklyn-based composer Daniel Wohl. During the second half of the broadcast Kyle talks with the Indianapolis hip-hop MC Human. Human has a powerful new video out titled "BET", and the director of that work Jace will also join us in conversation.
Vikki Carr
January 29, 2016
1960s easy listening singer, turned Latin America pop star Vikki Carr. Ms. Carr will perform at the Center For The Performing Arts in Carmel this Saturday, January 30th. We discussed her work with legendary artists from Phil Spector to Johnny Cash.
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