Cultural Manifesto Podcast
1) 40 Indiana guitarists every Hoosier should know: Gary, Indiana’s Donald Kinsey
In the second edition of our new segment, “40 Indiana guitar pioneers that every Hoosier should know,” learn about the Gary, Indiana, guitarist Donald Kinsey, who played with artists including Bob Mar...Show More
2) Cesar Maldonado on the roots of Mariachi Herencia de México
Listen to a conversation with Cesar Maldonado, founder and artistic director of Mariachi Herencia de México. Based in Chicago, the ensemble grew out of the Mariachi Heritage Foundation, a nonprofit or...Show More
3) Wayne Newton on his early work in country music
Listen to Kyle Long’s interview with “Mr. Las Vegas” Wayne Newton. With a career spanning more than seven decades, he is among the most enduring figures in American popular entertainment. But Newton’s...Show More
4) Scholar and broadcaster Nia I’man Smith discusses Sonic Blacknuss Radio
Kyle Long speaks with Nia I’man Smith, who is a scholar and radio host based in Bloomington, Indiana. She’s currently a PhD candidate in the Department of Folklore and Ethnomusicology at Indiana Unive...Show More
5) Discovering Sun Ra’s Indiana connections
This month on American Masters, PBS will present “Sun Ra: Do The Impossible” — a new documentary celebrating the life and legacy of Sun Ra, one of the most visionary figures in jazz music. Sun Ra’s ea...Show More
6) Martin University founder Boniface Hardin fought for equality in classrooms and communities
Last December, Martin University announced it would close, citing years of financial strain and declining enrollment. The closure brings to an end a legacy that began more than 50 years ago with Bonif...Show More
7) Surina Gangwani is bringing Sofar Sounds back to Indianapolis
For more than a decade, Sofar Sounds has connected music fans with intimate, unconventional concert experiences in cities across the globe. After a hiatus, the project is returning to Indianapolis—tha...Show More
8) Exploring Gil Scott-Heron’s work with the Princeton, Indiana producer Robert Hosea Williams
Explore music featuring the Princeton, Indiana producer and engineer Robert Hosea Williams (also known as R. José Williams), best known for his work with Gil Scott-Heron.
9) Neko Case discusses her new album, Spotify, and the influence of Umm Kulthum
Neko Case is a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter known for her distinctive voice and genre-defying albums. She discussed her new album, “Neon Grey Midnight Green,” and her upcoming performance in...Show More
10) Jazz bassist and beatmaker Brandon Meeks reflects on his roots in Indiana
Listen to an interview with Brandon Meeks, an Indianapolis–based jazz bassist, bandleader and hip-hop producer, widely recognized as a key figure in the city’s contemporary jazz scene. He is best know...Show More