This week on Cultural Manifesto, listen to an interview with Breezey Fox and Krista Hoose of the Indianapolis-based country music band The Indy Annies.Well also have another edition of Rebel Music with Karla Lpez Owens. This week Karla's guest will

The Gary, Indiana music legend Donald Kinsey passed away earlier this month at the age of 70. Here in Indiana, Kinsey is best known for his work in blues music. This week on Cultural Manifesto well explore Kinseys connection to reggae music icon Bob Mar

This week on Cultural Manifesto, listen to an interview with the Indianapolis composer, performer, and multimedia artist Jordan Munson. He has a new album out titled Heartless Fools. The music was recorded at Greenhouse Studios in Reykjavík, Iceland, and

This weeks edition of Cultural Manifesto is all about making a comeback. Well join the legendary Indianapolis jazz trombonist Phil Ranelin at the Chatterbox for his first gig after suffering from a debilitating stroke in 2021. Ranelin is best known for

This week on Cultural Manifesto, listen to an interview with NPRs Ari Shapiro. Hell discuss his cabaret act Och & Oy!, a collaboration with the Scottish actor Alan Cumming. The pair will perform Och & Oy! in Indiana this February.Well also d

This week on Cultural Manifesto, listen to an interview with the jazz saxophonist, bandleader, and composer Branford Marsalis.Also, playwright Cheryl L. West and actor Maiesha McQueen will join host Kyle Long to discuss the Indiana Repertory Theatres

Branford Marsalis grew up immersed in music in Louisiana. Along with his brother Wynton, Branford has played a large role in shaping the style and sound of contemporary jazz. Branford has achieved a level of public notoriety that is rare for jazz musician

This week on Cultural Manifesto, host Kyle Long speaks with Alan Bacon, co-founder and president of the Indianapolis-based arts and culture organization GangGang. Well discuss GangGangs I Made Rock N Roll Festival. Its happening May 18th at the Ameri

Listen back to some of our favorite interviews of 2023. Join us for words and music from Skypp, Aye Marcay, Zakir Hussain, 123 Andrs, La March Nueva, Dwani Phiri, and Kronos Quartet.

NPR has released their best of 2023 music lists. We'll explore the Indiana musicians featured among the years best, including Hanna Benn, Omar Apollo, Durand Jones, and The HawtPlates.Well also have another edition of Rebel Music with Karla Lpez Ow