This week on Cultural Manifesto hear about Indianapolis-based rock band Wife Patrol s latest single “Christmas ’96.” And Isaiah J. Thompson discusses his new album “Guaraldi Holiday,”
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month with Daryl Black Eagle Jamieson, co-founder of the experimental pow wow music group Medicine Singers. And another edition of Rebel Music with Karla Lopez-Owens, with guest Carolina Castoreno.
Grammy-winning musician Meshell Ndegeocello discusses her connection to Indiana artists - including John Mellencamp, Etheridge Knight, and Hanna Benn. We’ll also explore a 1983 lost recording from the Indianapolis jazz musician and composer Steve Allee that included members of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and jazz legends of Indiana Avenue.
This week on Cultural Manifesto listen to an interview with tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain - an icon of Indian classical music. Hussain will share his thoughts on the use of AI in music, winning the Kyoto Prize, and his work with the late Tina Turner. Also, hear a conversation with Judith Thomas, Deputy Mayor of Neighborhood Engagement City of Indianapolis. Thomas is a passionate advocate for arts and culture in Indianapolis and a lifelong jazz fan. She’ll discuss the role of music and art in her work and share some of her favorite Indianapolis jazz recordings.