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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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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.

    Bob James (encore episode)

    Bob James (encore episode)

    Listen to an interview with the legendary jazz pianist Bob James and a rare lost recording of James’ 1962 performance at Notre Dame’s Collegiate Jazz Festival in South Bend.

    • 35 min
    The past, present and future of Indianapolis R&B - with Damon Karl, 4Cast, and Sid Johnson

    The past, present and future of Indianapolis R&B - with Damon Karl, 4Cast, and Sid Johnson

    Listen to a discussion on the past, present, and future of Indianapolis R&B. Featured guests will include Damon Karl, 4Cast, and Sid Johnson of M.E.C.A.P. Music.

    • 44 min
    Charlie Ballantine / 123 Andrés

    Charlie Ballantine / 123 Andrés

    Listen to interviews with Indianapolis jazz guitarist Charlie Ballantine and the children’s music duo 123 Andrés.

    • 41 min
    Remembering funk guitarist Mike Woods of Soul Relation

    Remembering funk guitarist Mike Woods of Soul Relation

    Listen to a 2020 interview with Indianapolis guitarist and bandleader Mike Woods along with rare and unreleased music from Soul Relation and Style. Woods passed away recently at the age of 67.

    • 40 min
    The 10 most valuable Indiana albums and singles

    The 10 most valuable Indiana albums and singles

    Listen to the top 10 most valuable Indiana LPs and 45 RPM singles of all time and interviews with the musicians and record labels behind the music.

    • 29 min
    John Williamson and Eric Deines of the Indiana label Ulyssa

    John Williamson and Eric Deines of the Indiana label Ulyssa

    Listen to an interview with John Williamson and Eric Deines, founders of Indiana-based record label Ulyssa. Ulyssa is dedicated to discovering and celebrating the vast trove of unheard music on Spotify.

    • 48 min

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