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    An Evansville Soul Legend: Timmy Thomas

    An Evansville Soul Legend: Timmy Thomas

    FromCultural Manifesto

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    An Evansville Soul Legend: Timmy Thomas

    FromCultural Manifesto

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    Length:
    20 minutes
    Released:
    Mar 24, 2022
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    This week we'll celebrate the life of Evansville, Indiana soul music legend Timmy Thomas, who passed away earlier this month. Thomas was best known for his 1972 recording “Why Can't We Live Together". The song has had an enduring presence in popular music, “Why Can't We Live Together" has been sampled by rappers including Drake, and recorded by artists like Iggy Pop, Sade, and Santana.
    Released:
    Mar 24, 2022
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    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.