Wichita Soundscapes

About Wichita Soundscapes

Wichita Soundscapes celebrate the sounds of the city and the surrounding area. We bring you short audio snapshots of area events like the Prairie Fire Marathon and the Walnut Valley Festival, or simple scenes like an evening by the Keeper of the Plains. Explore Wichita in a new way, every other Wednesday during Morning Edition and All Things Considered.

Publisher

KMUW

Category

arts · leisure · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Nov 2025

Latest episode

30 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Sept 2026

   Sounds of Open Streets ICT NoMar 2026

   Open Streets is a recurring event hosted by The City of Wichita. It's intended to help people stay active and get to know their neighbors. Open Streets NoMar happened in early May celebrating Wichita's large Hispanic culture and community. KMUW’s Jennifer Anima was there and has this Wichita Soundscape.

2. 

   16 Sept 2026

   Sounds from the Walnut Valley campgrounds

   People come from all over the country to go to the Walnut Valley Festival. Musical groups of all sizes perform around campfires, blending and harmonizing long into the night. Hear the sounds from the campgrounds.

3. 

   2 Sept 2026

   A new school year dawns on L'Ouverture Magnet Elementary

   The new school year just began at L'Ouverture Magnet Elementary in Wichita. KMUW’s Carla Eckels captures the hustle and bustle after the first bell rings.