Cultural Manifesto

Jazz Legend Charles Lloyd

"The Lion of Zimbabwe" Thomas Mapfumo

"The Lion of Zimbabwe" Thomas Mapfumo, Palestinian oud maestro Simon Shaheen, and the brilliant Indianapolis new music collective Forward Motion. Plus a preview of my upcoming interview with Richard Edwards of Margot and The Nuclear So and So's.

Gil Scott-Heron

Gil Scott-Heron was born on April 1, 1949. Cultural Manifesto host, DJ Kyle Long, plays a full hour of the author, songwriter and music pioneer Gil Scott-Heron's music.

Jazz Guitarist Charlie Hunter

Words and music from Jazz guitarist Charlie Hunter about collaborating with artists from Rob Dixon to Frank Ocean, and we talked about Indianapolis guitar masters like Scrapper Blackwell and Steven Weakley. Also, hits like "Creole" with Mos Def, and "Spanish Joint" off D'Angelo's Voodoo LP.

Anoushka Shankar

Joining Kyle on this episode, special guest sitar player and composer Anoushka Shankar, who discusses her music. She is the daughter of Ravi Shankar.

ContraBanned #MusicUnites

This show is all about ContraBanned #MusicUnites, which is a South by Southwest showcase featuring music from the countries targeted in Donald Trump’s executive order travel ban. I'll be speaking with Tristra Newyear Yeager of the music PR firm Rock Paper Scissors, a co-sponsor of ContraBanned. I'll also talk with two musicians performing at ContraBanned: Dena El Saffar of Salaam, and Bassel Almadani of Bassel & The Supernaturals. Plus music from Yussef Kamaal, Ash Koosha, and Mohsen Namjoo.

Pipa Virtuoso Wu Man

This week my guest will be Wu Man, a virtuoso on the pipa, a traditional Chinese Instrument that's roughly 2,000 years old. We will be discussing her work with Philip Glass, and her experiments playing the pipa the wah wah and distortion pedals.

Michael Kaufmann and Stuart Hyatt of Sound Expeditions (part 1)

Part one of a special two part episode featuring Michael Kaufmann and Stuart Hyatt of Sound Expeditions. Stuart and Michael discuss their work sound-mapping Indianapolis.

Artist Artur Silva

Artist Artur Silva share’s a selection of Brazilian tunes from Tim Maia to Criolo. In the second half of the broadcast musician and Irvington Vinyl owner Rick Wilkerson will spin some early Indiana punk rock to commemorate a new exhibit of late '70s/early '80s punk rock posters opening First Friday, March 3rd at the Circle City Industrial Complex.

Lupe Pimentel, Helado Negro, Beatriz Vasquez, and Rosane Zelmanovitz

Lupe Pimentel of the Indiana Undocumented Youth Alliance talks about the A Day Without Immigrants march in Indy. Kyle will talk with Helado Negro about his song "Young, Latin & Proud". Visual artist Beatriz Vasquez will talk about the meaning behind Los Tigres Del Norte's "Somos Mas Americanos". And Rosane Zelmanovitz will share info about the annual Indy feijoada dinner for Partners of the Americas and spin some Brazilian classics from Ney Matogrossi, Elza Soares & more.

Playlist Created by Son Lux - part 2

"Music knows no boundaries, borders, or bans. No law or wall can suppress the beauty and power of song." - Rafiq Bhatia of Son Lux. This show is a playlist created by Son Lux. You'll hear music from Syria, Iraq, Iran, Sudan, Yemen, Somalia, Libya, Pakistan and more. Including selections from Abida Parveen, A-WA, Alsarah, K'Naan, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Fatima Al Qadiri, Ash Koosha, Heems, Swet Shop Boys, Rafiq Bhatia, Omar Souleyman and many others.

Playlist Created by Son Lux - part 1

"Music knows no boundaries, borders, or bans. No law or wall can suppress the beauty and power of song." - Rafiq Bhatia of Son Lux. This show is a playlist created by Son Lux. You'll hear music from Syria, Iraq, Iran, Sudan, Yemen, Somalia, Libya, Pakistan and more. Including selections from Abida Parveen, A-WA, Alsarah, K'Naan, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Fatima Al Qadiri, Ash Koosha, Heems, Swet Shop Boys, Rafiq Bhatia, Omar Souleyman and many others.

The Art Adams Band

DJ Kyle Long talks with Art Adams and Mike Strauss of The Art Adams Band. Art is a member of the Rockabilly Hall of Fame and tonight he'll be talking about his Memphis Dream box set, a collection of music he recorded at the legendary Sun Records in 2016.

Fre$co of the New Wave Collective

Guest, Fre$co of the New Wave Collective, who has put down some excellent verses on tracks like "blaqu LVE" and "Topic of Discussion".

Indiana Psychedelic Music Pioneers

Kyle looks back at interviews that he's done with the three of the pioneers of Indiana psychedelic music: Producer Moe Whittemore who founded 700 West records and recorded and released the self-titled debut LP from Beech Grove's Zerfas. The album has been described as the "Sgt. Pepper of the Midwest."; Lester Johnson who co-founded the psychedelic soul group Ebony Rhythm Band.; Ron Matelic of Sir Winston and the Commons and Anonymous. In 1966 Sir Winston and the Commons released one of the first...

Kyle's Best Local and International Releases of 2016

In this episode we're looking back at some of the best local and international releases of 2016, featuring music and words from A-WA, Helado Negro, Sirius Blvck, Clint Breeze, Sedcairn Archives, Oreo Jones and Moses Sumney.

Carrington Clinton (aka Clint Breeze) - part 2

The second half of Kyle's interview with musician Clint Breeze, as they go through Side B of his newest album, "Nappy Head".

Sibeko Jywanza of the Indianapolis Kwanzaa Comittee

A special Christmas Eve edition of Cultural Manifesto with guest Sibeko Jywanza of the Indianapolis Kwanzaa Comittee talking about the history of Kwanzaa, and the Umoja Village 50th Anniversary Kwanzaa celebration in Indianapolis was at the Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center on December 26, 2016.

Carrington Clinton (aka Clint Breeze) - part 1

In 2016 Carrington Clinton (aka Clint Breeze) formed one of the most amazing bands in Indy (Clint Breeze and The Groove) and recorded one of the most musically and conceptually epic Indiana albums I've ever heard (Nappy Head). Carrington patiently went through EVERY track on that record with me for a special "Nappy Head" edition of Cultural Manifesto. This is the first part of a two part episode.

Remembering Billy Wooten

A special hour long tribute for Indianapolis jazz legend Billy Wooten, who passed away earlier this year. I'll be spinning rare tracks from every period of Wooten's career, including music from: Wooden Glass, Grant Green, Funder Cooper, The Soulful Strings, The Nineteenth Whole, The Naptown Afro Jazz Quintet and more.

Pope Adrian Bless

Words and music from Pope Adrian Bless on Cultural Manifesto with your host Kyle Long.

Bloomington Flutist James Pellerite - part 2

Part two of my interview with the amazing Bloomington flutist James Pellerite. James will be sharing stories of midnight NYC recording sessions with Igor Stravinsky and working on the creation of the funky as hell Concerto for Flute, String Quartet and Jazz Band with Indianapolis jazz legend and composer David Baker! I'll also be spinning some tunes from rare albums James cut in the 1960s.

Bloomington Flutist James Pellerite - part 1

Part one of my interview with the amazing Bloomington flutist James Pellerite. James will be sharing stories of midnight NYC recording sessions with Igor Stravinsky and working on the creation of the funky as hell Concerto for Flute, String Quartet and Jazz Band with Indianapolis jazz legend and composer David Baker! I'll also be spinning some tunes from rare albums James cut in the 1960s.

Addison and Lewis Rogers of Busman's Holiday - part 2

Part two of Addison and Lewis Rogers of Busman's Holiday in studio sharing a few tracks off their new LP "Popular Cycles" on Joyful Noise Recordings.

Addison and Lewis Rogers of Busman's Holiday - part 1

Addison and Lewis Rogers of Busman's Holiday stops by with a few tracks off their new LP "Popular Cycles" on Joyful Noise Recordings.

Public Radio Goodness

A special crossover Saturday night of Public Radio Goodness at WFYI. Matthew Socey host of the Blues House Party will appear as a guest on a Cultural Manifesto, right after his show, as a special welcome to Kyle Long to the Saturday evening Lineup.

Crow Nation hip-hop artist Supaman

An interview with Crow Nation hip-hop artist Supaman. Plus music from A Tribe Called Red, Tanya Tagaq, more.

Ben Fowler

Sounds from Brazil, Mexico and beyond this week on Cultural Manifesto, courtesy of my guest Ben Fowler of Jefferson St. Parade Band. Tune in for words and music from Ben, plus a quick chat with New Orleans legend Dr. John.

David "Moose" Adamson

David "Moose" Adamson of Sedcairn Archives gives a special preview of several tracks from his awesome new album OOBYDOOB, with tracks featuring guest spots from artists including Oreo Jones, Sirius Blvck, and Flaco.

Stuart Hyatt

This week an interview with artist and musician Stuart Hyatt. He has an excellent new LP coming out as part of his Field Works series. It's titled The Fair State, and the record explores sounds and themes relating to the Indiana Bicentennial - from the voice of Eugene Debs, to the sounds of cows and goats. Pick up a vinyl edition of The Fair State at Luna Music on November 7th.