Diop Adisa
This week host Kyle Long speaks with rapper and producer Diop Adisa, whose new album Still Shinin' was created in part as a means to cope with an unexpected loss.
Jan 30, 2019
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
Indianapolis Soul Scene
This week host Kyle Long looks back at some of his favorite interviews and music of 2018, with a focus on the Indianapolis soul scene. This episode includes words and music from The Vanguards, Pam Tanner of The Pearls/Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign, Henry and Josephine of The Sentimentals, LAMP Records founder Herbert T Miller Sr, Kate Lamont, BYBYE, and Rodney Stepp.
Jan 23, 2019
Favorite Jazz Interviews of 2018
This week on Cultural Manifesto DJ Kyle Long listens back on some of his favorite jazz interviews of 2018, including Herbie Hancock, Monika Herzig, and Rob Dixon.
Jan 16, 2019
Kyle's Favorite Hip-Hop from 2018
This week Cultural Manifesto features some of Kyle's favorite hip-hop content from 2018 shows, including Kyro The Artist, Skypp, and Keiana Whatley.
Jan 09, 2019
Some of Kyle's Favorite Interviews from 2018
Host Kyle Long reflects on the amazing guests this year on Cultural Manifesto - from jazz icon Herbie Hancock, to folk music pioneer Barbara Dane. For the next couple weeks on Cultural Manifesto we look back at some of Kyle's favorite interviews and music of 2018, and look ahead to 2019. On this episode, words and music from: soul music outsider Swamp Dogg, The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson, Ryan Lott of Son Lux, 24 Carat Black's C Niambi Steele, trombonist and Tribe Records' co-founder Phil Ranelin,...
Jan 02, 2019
Dena El Saffar and Tim Moore
On this Cultural Manifesto host Kyle Long talks with two of his favorite Indiana musicians: multi-instrumentalist and composer Dena El Saffar and percussionist Tim Moore. 2018 marks the 25th anniversary of their band Salaam, a fantastic Middle Eastern music ensemble Dena founded as a student at Indiana University. In addition to their work in Salaam, Dena and Tim are also members of Rivers of Sound, an extraordinary 17 piece orchestra that fuses elements of traditional Iraqi maqam with contempor...
Dec 26, 2018
WTLC 50th Anniversary
2018 marks the 50th anniversary for Indy's first Black owned/operated radio station WTLC. This week on Cultural Manifesto Rickie "Solid Gold" Clark will join me to commemorate the occasion. Clark was an early on-air personality at WTLC, and he also released the first rap record ever issued in Indianapolis: 1980's "Ladies Rights" on the Indy 5 label.
Dec 19, 2018
Merging Traffic
This week's edition of Cultural Manifesto may be the most significant program Kyle has ever produced. this episode features an hour of previously unheard music from the legendary Indianapolis band Merging Traffic. Plus commentary from two of the band's founding members: Kenny Simms and George Benn.
Dec 12, 2018
FoxD'Legnd
FoxD'Legnd joins Kyle Long for a conversation, and Kyle shares a preview of my recent interview with Lonnie Holley.
Dec 05, 2018
Ray Pierle
This week Kyle's guest is Ray Pierle. Ray has been independently recording and releasing folky psych rock music from his Southside Indianapolis home for over 40 years! Though Ray's work has generated relatively little interest here in his hometown, his albums are collected by psychedelic rock fans around the globe. this show features an hour of words and music with Ray, including rare and unreleased selections.
Nov 28, 2018
Rodney Stepp
On this week's show Kyle talks with Rodney Stepp. Forty years after recording two LPs of unreleased music, Rodney's legendary Indianapolis funk supergroup Rapture has issued an excellent 45 single through the U.K. label Super Disco Edits. Rodney shares the story behind the record's release.
Nov 22, 2018
Kenny Dodson
On this show Kyle's guest is the legendary Indianapolis soul singer Kenny Dodson. Kenny shares memories of performing with his teenage singing group The Sensations, and his current work performing with Jerry Cummings of Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes.
Nov 14, 2018
Keiana Whatley and Yadin Kol
This week, DJ Kyle Long shares music and conversation with local musicians Keiana Whatley and Yadin Kol.
Nov 07, 2018
Rafiq Bhatia
This week on #CulturalManifesto, DJ Kyle Long speaks with guitarist Rafiq Bhatia ahead of his November 8, 2018 show at Newfields.
Nov 01, 2018
LAMP Records
This week's show is all about Indy's legendary soul label LAMP Records, including music and commentary from: Matthew Watson and Lester Johnson of Ebony Rhythm Band, Pam Tanner of The Pearls, and more!
Oct 24, 2018
The Sentimentals (encore)
Kyle Long speaks with Josephine and Henry of the legendary Indianapolis soul group The Sentimentals on this edition of Cultural Manifesto. Hear tracks from both sides of The Sentimentals' 1970 single on Knap Town Records, plus many other rare Indianapolis groups connected to The Sentimentals, including: People in the News, King James Version, The Diplomatics, and an unreleased track off a lost album project by Indy gospel greats the Blakey Specials. (Original broadcast, May 2, 2018)
Oct 18, 2018
Steve Weakley
Joining Kyle on this show is guitarist Steve Weakley, a founding member of the legendary Indianapolis band Funk Inc. Steve dropa a lot of knowledge about the history of jazz guitar in Indianapolis. I definitely recommend all soul music and jazz fans to check this episode out.
Oct 10, 2018
Action Jackson and Lemi Vice
If you're a fan of 21st Century Indiana electronic dance music/hip-hop, check out this week's Cultural Manifesto. Kyle talks with DJs/producers Action Jackson and Lemi Vice. Jackson is also the cofounder of Rad Summer Records, and we'll be discussing the label's history and spinning some tunes.
Oct 03, 2018
Brian Wilson
This week features an excerpt of Kyle's recent interview with Brian Wilson. Brian brings his "Greatest Hits Live" tour to the Palladium on November 17. Kyle also shares music from some of the artists performing this weekend at Bloomington's Lotus Fest, including music from: Anandi Bhattacharya, Jupiter and Okwess, Rio Mira, Orquesta El Macabeo, and Kaumakaiwa Kanaka'ole.
Sep 26, 2018
C. Niambi Steele (repeat)
On this episode of Cultural Manifesto, C. Niambi Steele of the legendary Stax Records group 24-Carat Black talks with Kyle.
Sep 19, 2018
2018 Indy Jazz Fest
This week's show is all about Indy Jazz Fest, and Kyle shares one of his all-time favorite Indianapolis records: The Baron Von Ohlen Quartet's 1973 release on Stan Kenton's Creative World label. Pianist Steve Allee joins Kyle in studio, and he shares his memories of creating the unique double keyboard sound he and Claude Sifferlen developed. Also, music and words with Anat Cohen, and Harold Lopez-Nussa.
Sep 12, 2018
John Oates
On this episode of Cultural Manifesto John Oates of Hall and Oates joins Kyle Long for a tribute to one of Kyle and John's mutual heroes: the late blues musician Mississippi John Hurt!
Sep 05, 2018
Eric Salazar and Damon Karl
This week Kyle's guests are composer/clarinetist Eric Salazar and soul singer/songwriter Damon Karl.
Aug 29, 2018
Oreo Jones
Kyle and guest Oreo Jones talk about the upcoming Chreece Indy Hip Hop Festival happening this Saturday in Fountain Square.
Aug 22, 2018
Amanda Gardier
Saxophonist Amanda Gardier shares music off her excellent new album Empathy. Also, Sunny Jain of the Brooklyn based bhangra brass band Red Baraat spin a couple tunes from the band in advance of their performance Saturday, August 18, 2018 at the Indianapolis Museum of Art's amphitheater.
Aug 15, 2018
Jazz Legend Phil Ranelin (repeat)
Encore broadcast of: DJ Kyle Long shares his full interview with Indy jazz legend Phil Ranelin about playing with Freddie Hubbard, Wes Montgomery and more.
Aug 08, 2018
Jordan Munson
Kyle Long talks with Jordan Munson about his new album "Until My Last."
Aug 01, 2018
Skypp
Kyle talks with Indianapolis rapper Skypp. His new album "Tenth" was inspired by his time growing up on the Eastside of Indianapolis.
Jul 25, 2018
Alma Afrobeat
Kyle Long talks with Alma Afrobeat ahead of their show at Pioneer on Friday, July 20, 2018.
Jul 18, 2018
Barbara Dane (pt 2)
In collaboration with Smithsonian Folkways Kyle presents a special two part episode of Cultural Manifesto featuring the words and music of American folk music legend Barbara Dane. Bob Dylan on Barbara Dane, "The world needs more people like Barbara, someone who is willing to follow her conscience. She is, if the term must be used, a hero."
Jul 11, 2018
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