Cultural Manifesto Podcast
1) Ricky Skaggs discusses Christmas music, The Grand Ole Opry and the legacy of Bill Monroe
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 cou...Show More
2) ARCHIVES: A Tribute to Vivian Carter
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...Show More
3) Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month
Listen to a special episode celebrating National Native American Heritage Month. Learn how Native American musicians are reinventing traditional culture in the 21st Century, featuring interviews with ...Show More
4) ARCHIVE: Felix Contreras, host of NPR's Alt Latino
Host of NPR's Alt Latino Felix Contreras talks with Kyle Long about Latino identity and what inspires his show on this archived segment from 2016.
5) John Green on his new book, public media, and his Indianapolis roots
Listen to an interview with John Green, an award-winning author and YouTuber, discussing his new nonfiction book, Everything Is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection, hi...Show More
6) FEATURE: Cherish Love portrays Sister Rosetta Tharpe in 'Marie & Rosetta.'
Cherish Love, an award-winning performer, is Sister Rosetta Tharpe in the Indiana Repertory Theatre's production of 'Marie & Rosetta,' a musical about the rock and roll legend's life.
7) Exploring PASIC - The Percussive Arts Society International Conventio
Take a deep dive into the world of PASIC during its 50th edition, PASIC 50, held in Indianapolis. Listen to an interview with the Indianapolis-based composer, performer and instrument builder Rob Funk...Show More
8) FEATURE: Herman 'Butch' Slaughter
Kyle Long features Echoes of Indiana Avenue co-host Herman 'Butch' Slaughter on this short segment from Cultural Manifesto.
9) Celebrating Sister Rosetta Tharpe with the cast of IRT’s “Marie and Rosetta”
Hear interviews with members of the cast and creative team behind the Indianapolis Repertory Theatre’s production of Marie and Rosetta —including actors Cherish Love, Jaela Cheeks-Lomax, and music dir...Show More
10) “Mr. Science” Brad Garton on his roots in Indiana punk and his work in computer music
Listen to an interview with the keyboardist, composer, and computer music pioneer Brad Garton. He’s best known for his work with the legendary West Lafayette, Indiana punk band Dow Jones and The Indus...Show More