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1025 - How Indianapolis’ Leroy Carr and Scrapper Blackwell influenced Bob Dylan’s music

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.

1025 - How Indianapolis’ Leroy Carr and Scrapper Blackwell influenced Bob Dylan’s music

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How Indianapolis’ Leroy Carr and Scrapper Blackwell influenced Bob Dylan’s music

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