April 9, 2020

Relief Fund Created For Indianapolis 'Gig' Musicians


Relief Fund Created For Indianapolis 'Gig' Musicians

Many Indianapolis area jazz and blues musicians face financial loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Indianapolis Jazz Foundation Artistic Director Rob Dixon says normally, many of these musicians work six or seven nights a week.

WFYI’s Jill Ditmire spoke by phone with Dixon about a relief fund created specifically for local “gig” musicians.

Individuals and businesses that want to contribute may learn more at the Indianapolis Jazz Foundation website -- indyjazzfoundation.org

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