
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 | 567 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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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.
Listen to an interview with Juan Díes, a Grammy-nominated musician, educator, and folklorist best known as the co-founder and executive director of Sones de México Ensemble, Chicago’s premier Mexican folk music collective. Díes has a special connecti... more
Listen to an interview with John Green, an award-winning author and YouTuber. Green is best known for his work in young adult literature — his novels, including The Fault in Our Stars, Looking for Alaska, and Paper Towns, have sold over 50 million co... more
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. For more information about the production, visit irtlive.com.
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Following from the streets of Bloomington, Indiana! ☀️🎤✍🏽
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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This show explores the intersection of music, culture, and community, with each episode featuring insightful conversations and reflections on both local and broader artistic landscapes. Listeners can expect to hear from a diverse array of musicians, producers, and cultural figures who share their journeys, insights, and the meanings they derive from their creative expressions. The unique blend of genres and styles addressed—ranging from jazz and indigenous music to contemporary hip-hop—highlights the dynamic artistic scene in Indianapolis and beyond. The narrative-driven approach aims to foster a deeper appreciation of music as a cultural artifact that connects people through stories and experiences.
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Recent guests on Cultural Manifesto include:
1. Juan Díez
2. John Green
3. Cherish Love
4. Cindy Blackman Santana
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6. Elayne Jones
7. Brad Garton
8. Ailsa Chang
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