Sandy Lomax
This week Kyle's guest is the Indianapolis jazz vocalist Sandy Lomax, who found success performing in Europe during the 1990s.
Mar 26, 2020
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
Rick Espinoza
On this episode of Cultural Manifesto Kyle is joined by rock musician Rick Espinoza, a pioneer of Mexican-America music in Indianapolis.
Mar 19, 2020
Yvonne Allu
On this edition of Cultural Manifesto Kyle Long's guest is jazz vocalist Yvonne Allu. Kyle and Yvonne listen to tracks off her new record 'Clymate Change.'
Mar 12, 2020
Wes Montgomery Tribute
This week on Cultural Manifesto host Kyle Long celebrates the 97th anniversary of the birth of jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery. Kyle shares interviews featuring Wes' family, friends, and fellow musicians - including Herbie Hancock, Zakir Hussain, and others.
Mar 05, 2020
Debbie Nelson
This week, Kyle talks with Indianapolis blues and R&B vocalist Debbie Nelson of the In Full Transition band. The two discuss her early years growing up along Indiana Avenue.
Feb 27, 2020
Soul Relation
This week Kyle's guests are Mike Woods and Sandy Lomax of the legendary Indianapolis funk band Soul Relation. We discuss the band's legacy, and listen to some excellent unreleased recordings the band made during the 1970s.
Feb 20, 2020
Willis
This week host Kyle Long's guest is Indianapolis rapper/producer Willis. The two discuss his new album 'Welcome to the Universe.'
Feb 13, 2020
Rev. Marvin Chandler and Everett Greene
Kyle's guests are pianist Rev. Marvin Chandler and vocalist Everett Greene, who have been performing jazz music together in Indianapolis for over twenty years. The conversation focuses on the life of Rev. Chandler, from his work in music, to his work as an activist for civil rights.
Feb 06, 2020
D. Strange
This week, Kyle Long talks with Indianapolis-based DJ and electronic music producer D. Strange.
Jan 30, 2020
Amanda Gardier
This week, Kyle Long talks with jazz saxophonist Amanda Gardier about her new album "Flyover Country."
Jan 23, 2020
A Tribute to Artists Who Died in 2019
Host Kyle Long pays tribute to 40 important musicians who passed away during 2019.
Jan 16, 2020
Favorite Interviews from 2019
This week Kyle Long revisits some of his favorite interviews of 2019, including: Tank and The Bangas, Lonnie Holley, Anila Agha, Amerikkken, and Destiny Muhammad.
Jan 10, 2020
Late Rev. James Davis
Host Kyle Long pays tribute to Rev. James Davis, founder and lead vocalist of the Indianapolis soul group "The Vanguards". Davis passed away in October of 2019.
Jan 01, 2020
'50s and '60s Christmas Concerts at the Walker
During the 1950s and '60s the Indianapolis Recorder held all-night Christmas concerts at the Walker Theatre. These concerts raised funds for families in need, and helped launch the careers of many Indianapolis musicians. Host Kyle Long speakes with several musicians who performed at these events.
Dec 27, 2019
Skypp
This week, Kyle Long talks with Indianapolis rapper Skypp about his new album "U4U."
Dec 19, 2019
Anila Agha and Rob Dixon
This week, Kyle long talks with visual artist Anila Agha to discuss her new installation "This is Not a Refuge." Saxophonist Rob Dixon also joins the show to talk about his holiday themed concert at the Jazz Kitchen.
Dec 12, 2019
Daniel Paquette
On this edition of Cultural Manifesto Kyle Long is joined in studio by Daniel Paquette, best known as the popular children's music performer Mr. Daniel. The two discuss how Paquette's past work performing experimental punk rock and anarchist folk music all coalesced into the children's music he creates as Mr. Daniel.
Dec 05, 2019
Raul Padro/Supaman
This week Kyle pays tribute to Indianapolis percussionist Raul Padro, who passed away last month. Also in theis episode, an interview with Crow Nation hip-hop artist @Supamanhiphop
Nov 27, 2019
Soul Group: Words of Wisdom
Host Kyle Long continues with his LAMP Records coverage, this week he speaks with members of the popular Indianapolis soul group Words of Wisdom.
Nov 20, 2019
Bill Simmons
Kyle speaks with Bill Simmons, co-founder of Midnight Star. During the 1980s Midnight Star released a series of influential hit records merging electronic dance music with R&B - but Bill Simmons spent his early years performing with local funk and soul bands here in Indianapolis.
Nov 14, 2019
The Hamilton Movement
On this episode Kyle talks with members of Midwest '70s funk group The Hamilton Movement. Topics of conversation include the band's association with comedian Rudy Ray Moore, which led to Moore premiering his 1975 film Dolemite in Indianapolis.
Nov 07, 2019
John "Ricky" Jackson
Host Kyle Long continues his Lamp Records coverage with a program featuring John "Ricky" Jackson, an original member of the Indianapolis funk group Ebony Rhythm Band.
Oct 30, 2019
Paul Middlebrook
On this episode Kyle's guest is vocalist soul Paul Middlebrook of The P.H.D.'s. During the '60s and '70s The P.H.D.'s were a popular attraction on the Indianapolis live music scene. In 1970 the group issued a sought after single on the Lamp Records label.
Oct 24, 2019
Indianapolis Funk Group Amnesty (pt 2)
Kyle Long presents part two of his series on the legendary Indianapolis funk band Amnesty.
Oct 18, 2019
Indianapolis Funk Group Amnesty (pt 1)
Kyle presents part one of his two part series documenting the legendary Indianapolis funk group Amnesty. In this episode, hear from the group's three surviving members: Joe Trotter, Rafael Barnes, and Gino Johnson.
Oct 10, 2019
Protest Music
To celebrate the new WFYI documentary The Revolutionist: Eugene V. Debs, I'll be featuring an hour of protest music - including a look back to my 2018 interview with musician/activist Barbara Dane.
Oct 03, 2019
Matthew Watson
This week Kyle Long shares an interview with the legendary Indianapolis funk drummer Matthew Watson. During the late '60s Watson co-founded the psychedelic funk group Ebony Rhythm Band. Watson died earlier this month at the age of 72.
Sep 27, 2019
Merging Traffic (encore)
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. Originally posted December 12, 2018.
Sep 26, 2019
Arturo Sandoval
Kyle chats with Cuban jazz legend Arturo Sandoval ahead of his 2019 Indy Jazz Fest show. Then, a preview of the 2019 Lotus Fest in Bloomington, IN beginning September 26, 2019.
Sep 19, 2019
Lattie Moore
Kyle celebrates Ken Burns' PBS documentary "Country Music" with a tribute to Indianapolis country music legend Lattie Moore. "Country Music" premieres Sunday, September 15, 2019 on PBS.
Sep 13, 2019
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