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Kyle Long interviews Branford Marsalis, who will make two appearances in Indiana in January 2024.

Its a New Year’s Eve dance party on Echoes of Indiana Avenue with classic dance music from Naptown funk and soul artists. We’ll also revisit local dance crazes like the “Hum-Bug” and “Funky 16 Corners.”

Rodney Stepp and Allen “Turk” Burke share their memories of performing with the Spinners and discuss the Indianapolis musicians who contributed to the group’s legacy.

WFYI’s Kyle Long recently spoke with Meshell Ndegeocello. They discussed ”The Omnichord Real Book” and her many connections to Indiana.

WFYI’s Kyle Long speaks to Kronos Quarters founder David Harrington.

This week on Cultural Manifesto Kyle Long talks with Bill Medley and Bucky Heard of the legendary R&B duo The Righteous Brothers. They are performing in Central Indiana this week. Medley will share his memories of touring with The Beatles and recording with Phil Spector. Kyle also speaks with the Indianapolis composer/instrument builder Rob Funkhouser and the clarinetist/composer Eric Salazar. They’ll tell us about their collaborative new release, “Study in Place Live.”

The artist and musician Mike Graves joins Kyle Long to discuss Mpozi Tolberts history in Indianapolis after a mural depicting the late Indianapolis DJ and photojournalist was painted over in Broad Ripple. We also look back at Farm Aid 2023, which happened last week in Noblesville, Indiana. The all-day music festival featured performances by iconic American musicians, from Willie Nelson to Neil Young, and celebrated the work of Indiana farmers, including Lauren McCalister of Ellettsville and Deni...

This week on Cultural Manifesto hear a preview of Indy Jazz Fest and Bloomington’s Lotus World and Music Arts Festival. We’ll share interviews with Indy Jazz Fest performers Stanley Clarke and Sheila E. Plus words and music from Lotus Festival artists, including Sonny Singh, RAM, and La Perla.

September is Hispanic Heritage Month and throughout the month we’ll be spotlighting the contributions Avenue musicians have made to Latin Music. On this week’s show we’ll share music from saxophonist Claude Bartee and trombonist Slide Hampton.

This week on Cultural Manifesto, Kyle Long talks with the jazz trumpeter and classical music violinist Justin S. Kinchen. We’ll discuss his EP "Family Reunion: A Tribute to Uncle Funkenstein.” The recording celebrates saxophonist Russell Webster’s 1983 double LP “Uncle Funkenstein,” one of the most revered Indianapolis jazz albums. Plus, a conversation with the legendary Indianapolis concert promoter Steve Sybesma, best known for his work with Sunshine Promotions and co-founding t...