Felix Contreras of NPR's Alt Latino
Host Kyle Long talks with Felix Contreras of NPR's Alt Latino, and Mat Davis speaks with Elle Roberts for his monthly Localmotion segment.
Mar 11, 2016
Cultural Manifesto
Each week on Cultural Manifesto, Kyle Long reveals stories and sounds from the creative frontlines of the past and present. Through music, archives and artist interviews, discover how creators shape meaning with sound, in Indianapolis and well beyond. Tune in each week to this WFYI Public Media show for discoveries that will delight your ears and expand your understanding of our shared world.
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Episodes
Fountain Square Music Fest
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 including #ThurstonMoore #KimyaDawson #OreoJones #LilBub #MexicanInstituteOfSound #YonatanGat and more.
Mar 04, 2016
Nina Simone Mix
A 30 minute spinning of a Nina Simone mix on Cultural Manifesto in honor of Miss Simone's birthday earlier this week.
Feb 26, 2016
DJ/Producer Scott Matelic
A conversation with DJ/producer Scott Matelic on topics ranging from Anticon Records, Diplo, Nujabes, Baltimore club music and more.
Feb 19, 2016
The Late James Dewitt Yancey - J Dilla
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.
Feb 12, 2016
Hip-Hop MC Human
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.
Feb 05, 2016
Vikki Carr
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.
Jan 29, 2016
Musician Sphie
Kyle talks with musician Sphie, and she shares tracks from her new release Limitless Extraordinaire. Also featured is our monthly Localmotion segment with Mat Davis. This week Mat speaks with Theon Lee about their new monthly hip-hop showcase called The Dojo.
Jan 22, 2016
Drayco McCoy and DJ Little Town
Host Kyle Long has a conversation with rapper Drayco McCoy and DJ Little Town about identity and music, violence and misogyny in art, etc.
Jan 15, 2016
TJ Reynolds
TJ Reynolds discussing his new album NPR featuring samples from Public Radio favorites like Diane Rehm, Teri Gross, etc. Thanks to TJ and Teresa Reynolds for coming through the WFYI studios.
Jan 08, 2016
Indiana Rock and Roll Legend Ron Matelic
An interview with Indiana Rock and Roll Legend Ron Matelic along with samples from his bands Sir Winston and the Commons, Anonymous, and J. Rider. This show originally aired July 15th, 2015.
Jan 01, 2016
Sean Stuart aka LONEgevity
This week features music and conversation with Sean Stuart aka LONEgevity of the hip-hop duo Hinx Jones. Sean will be sharing some tracks from the group's new LP 'Soul Hop' featuring musical contributions from Pope Adrian Bless, Sirius Blvck, Skittz and more.
Dec 25, 2015
Ejaaz Collins
Catch my interview with Ejaaz Collins on this episode of A Cultural Manifesto. On the second half of the show Tristra Newyear Yeager from Rock, Paper, Scissors returns, sharing some psychedelic cumbias and boogaloos from Xixa, Spanglish Fly and more.
Dec 18, 2015
Dr. Haki Madhubuti
On this episode of A Cultural Manifesto I'm honored to feature an extended conversation with the legendary writer, publisher and member of the Black Arts Movement Dr. Haki Madhubuti. Dr. Madhubuti will be reading a powerful new poem that he's never recited before titled "More Powerful Than God". Also, Singer-songwriter Alex Hall will be the featured guest on Mat Davis' Localmotion segment this week. Alex is a brilliant performer and she did an amazing song for us live in the studio.
Dec 11, 2015
Kingly T
On this episode, conversation and music with electronic music producer/hip-hop beatmaker Clint Breeze; and the Jamaican-born/Indianapolis-based reggae singer Kingly T.
Dec 04, 2015
Indiana global music PR firm Rock, Paper, Scissors
First, Anila Quayyum Agha an Indianapolis-based visual artist who received international attention and adulation for her 2014 ArtPrize winning installation "Intersections". Anila migrated to the U.S. from Pakistan more than a decade ago, and I asked Anila to share her concerns on recent attempts to prevent Syrian refugees from entering Indiana. Also, Tristra Newyear Yeager from the Bloomingon, and Indiana global music PR firm Rock, Paper, Scissors. Tristra will be sharing some amazing sounds fro...
Nov 27, 2015
Crow Nation Native American hip-hop artist Supaman
This week features an interview with the Crow Nation Native American hip-hop artist Supaman, also a conversation with Ramón Gutiérrez Hernández of Veracruz, Mexico's Son de Madera.
Nov 20, 2015
Indianapolis Jazz Musician Rob Dixon
On this episode an interview with Indianapolis jazz musician Rob Dixon who will be inducted into the Indianapolis Jazz Hall of Fame on Thursday, November 19, 2015. Rob will also be previewing a few tracks off his forthcoming LP. Plus Amber Martinez of Meztli Cultural will be giving us a preview of the Son de Madera show happening this Friday at the Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre.
Nov 13, 2015
Poet Nikki Giovanni
On this edition of Cultural Manifesto Kyle features an interview with the legendary poet Nikki Giovanni. Plus Mat Davis returns with his monthly Localmotion segment. Mat's guest will be Indianapolis poet Januarie York.
Nov 06, 2015
Richard Edwards from Margot and the Nuclear So and So's
On this episode of A Cultural Manifesto and extended interview with Richard Edwards from Margot and the Nuclear So and So's. Richard will be sharing some exceptionally beautiful unreleased Margot songs from the forthcoming 5 LP Margot rarities box set. The collection is titled The 'Bride on the Boxcar' and it's scheduled for a November 27 release on Joyful Noise Recordings.
Oct 30, 2015
Hip Hip MC Sonny Paradise
Hip Hip MC Sonny Paradise shares tracks of his upcoming album Pharaohgami.
Oct 23, 2015
Joyful Noise and Indy Film Fest
On this week's edition of Cultural Manfiesto host Kyle Long speaks with Joyful Noise Recordings founder Karl Hofstetter and Joyful Noise community manager Adam Pedersen. Karl and Adam will be sharing music from Joyful Noise and discussing the label's history. Kyle also speaks with Joe Ball and Chris Overpeck from Indy Film Fest who will be telling us about the "Rock and Reel" film series at White Rabbit featuring movies about music.
Oct 16, 2015
South African electro-pop superstar-turned Human Rights activist Yvonne Chaka Chaka
On this week’s episode of A Cultural Manifesto, 1980s South African electro-pop superstar-turned Human Rights activist Yvonne Chaka Chaka. Yvonne will be speaking at IUPUI's forum on Women's Empowerment and Gender-Based Abuse on Oct. 12.
Oct 09, 2015
U.S. Rep. Andre Carson's Work With Hip Hop
On tonight's show, a conversation with U.S. Representative André Carson regarding his work in hip-hop music. Also Indianapolis hip-hop MC The Comdot (aka Patrick Stuckey) who will be sharing a preview of his forthcoming LP The Grey Maxell.
Sep 30, 2015
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