
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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 572 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MusicMusic CommentaryMusic Interviews | |||

Listen to a conversation with the virtuoso multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and bandleader, Ricky Skaggs. Born in Kentucky in 1954, Skaggs has played a central role in shaping modern bluegrass and country music. A child prodigy, he first performed on... more
On this episode of Cultural Manifesto, we’ll hear the first edition of a new segment titled “40 Indiana Guitar Pioneers That Every Hoosier Should Know.” Over the next year, we’ll be sharing the music and history of Indiana guitarists who made notable... more
This archived episode from 2021 pays tribute to one of the co-founders of the legendary Vee-Jay Records, Vivian Carter. Vee-Jay Records is considered to be the most successful Black-owned record label of the pre-Motown era.
Landon Caldwell is a multidisciplinary artist and composer based in Indianapolis. His music blends experimental composition, improvisation, and ambient textures to create spaces that invite reflection and deep listening. His installation and sound-ba... more
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Kyle is a wealth of knowledge on my city’s cultural history which is a part of this country’s cultural history. Keep up the amazing work, Kyle!
My favorite podcast in Indiana! Thank you WFYI for hosting cultural manifesto.
I’ve only been listening for a few weeks, but I really have enjoyed the elements of being both entertained, intrigued, and educated.
Being a person from Indiana, This podcast is important for us artists who are lacking in our history both past & present. Kyle also have a very pleasurable and easy going voice made for radio.
He’s a voice for this generation.
Take a listen—you are sure to enjoy!
I’ve learned so much about current and historical artists from Indianapolis because this show. Love tuning in!
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Focusing on the rich cultural landscape of music, this audio series explores stories and sounds from both historical and contemporary perspectives. With a special emphasis on the Indianapolis music scene, the content frequently features in-depth interviews with artists across a range of genres, discussions about music's influence on culture, and insights into the dynamics of the creative community. Listeners can expect to discover hidden gems in music history, the significance of regional sounds, and the personal journeys of influential musicians, making it a valuable resource for both music enthusiasts and anyone interested in the intersection of art and culture.
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1. Ricky Skaggs
2. Landon Caldwell
3. Juan Díez
4. John Green
5. Cherish Love
6. Elayne Jones
7. Giovanni Hidalgo
8. Cindy Blackman Santana
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