This week on Cultural Manifesto, listen to an interview with the rock and roll legend Carlos Santana. He’ll discuss the influence of the Indianapolis jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery on his work. Santana has called Montgomery one of his primary musical inspirations. Santana will be performing in Central Indiana in June. 

Also, hear the first edition of a new series on Cultural Manifesto exploring the music history of Lafayette, Indiana. Host Kyle Long will talk with Zechariah Baumhover, an Indianapolis-based musician who grew up in Lafayette. Baumhover is best known for his work with the rock band Lusso, and the electronic music project Pariah Peels. Baumhover will share his memories of the D.I.Y. punk scene in Lafayette and discuss his latest album Zested Peels.