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Cultural Manifesto

Kyle Long

Booking Overview

A weekly music and arts interview program focused on artists, musical traditions, and creative histories, it regularly features musicians and other cultural creators. PR agencies can credibly pitch performers, composers, producers, and artists with a distinctive musical story, especially those with a new release, performance, or connection to Indiana; booking difficulty is medium, with opportunities ranging from regional artists to internationally recognized names.

Metrics

Episodes: 628

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 14.4k subscribers

Instagram: 31.0k followers

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

viewerswfyi@wfyi.org

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Host

Kyle Long - Host of a WFYI Public Media program exploring music and the stories of artists, including through archives and artist interviews.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Musicians and cultural creators with a notable body of work, a distinctive musical perspective, or a timely project such as an album, performance, or production.
Required Achievements:  
Released albums or developed notable music projects, Established performance or recording careers, Recognized contributions to musical traditions or film music

Recent Guest Discussions

Teresa Reynolds - Her Collaboration With TJ Reynolds On Their Album Lineage And The Album's Making And Musical Heritage Themes.

TJ Reynolds - His Collaboration With Teresa Reynolds On Their Album Lineage And The Album's Making And Musical Heritage Themes.

Hector Flores - The Group's Musical Blend And Its Multimedia Production Hasta La Muerte, Inspired By Day Of The Dead.

William Shatner - His Indiana Connection, Public-radio Work, Star Trek's Legacy, And Music Projects.

Niladri Kumar - His Musical Partnership With Zakir Hussain, Bollywood Work, And The Creation Of The Zitar.

Recent Topics

Music, Music History, World Music, Folk Music, Hip Hop

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Cultural Manifesto
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Las Cafeteras bring Day of the Dead celebration to Indiana

October 21, 2026

Listen to an interview with Hector Flores of Las Cafeteras. The East Los Angeles group blends son jarocho, an Afro-Mexican folk tradition, with hip-hop, rock and cumbia. Flores joins host Kyle Long to discuss Hasta La Muerte, a multimedia theatrical production inspired by Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos), coming to the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts on October 29.

Indianapolis Siblings TJ and Teresa Reynolds on their joint album Lineage

October 21, 2026

Indianapolis-raised siblings TJ and Teresa Reynolds discuss Lineage, their first full-length album together. TJ is a hip-hop artist and producer, while Teresa is a singer and songwriter who has performed internationally with disco legend Gloria Gaynor. Blending hip-hop and R&B, Lineage explores themes of family and musical heritage. Cultural Manifesto host Kyle Long recently spoke with them about their collaboration and the making of the album.

Sitar icon Niladri Kumar on Zakir Hussain, the Zitar, and his work in Bollywood music

October 14, 2026

Listen to an interview with Niladri Kumar, one of India’s most celebrated sitar players. Kyle Long talks with Kumar about his musical partnership with the late tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain, his work in Bollywood film music, and the creation of the Zitar. Kumar will pay tribute to Zakir Hussain in concert on October 18 at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Central Indiana.

Frequently asked questions

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Cultural Manifesto
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How do I get in touch with Cultural Manifesto?

Cultural Manifesto is hosted by Kyle Long. Its publicly listed email is viewerswfyi@wfyi.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Cultural Manifesto?

The publicly listed email for Cultural Manifesto: viewerswfyi@wfyi.org.

How many listeners does Cultural Manifesto have?

Podseeker estimates Cultural Manifesto reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Cultural Manifesto?

Cultural Manifesto typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Musicians and cultural creators with a notable body of work, a distinctive musical perspective, or a timely project such as an album, performance, or production. Common among recent guests: Released albums or developed notable music projects; Established performance or recording careers; Recognized contributions to musical traditions or film music. Recent guests include Teresa Reynolds, TJ Reynolds, and Hector Flores.

How hard is it to get booked on Cultural Manifesto?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Cultural Manifesto cover?

Recent episodes cover Music, Music History, World Music, Folk Music, and Hip Hop. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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