It's clear why Franklin was the undisputed Queen of Soul. Enjoy a playlist of the singer's biggest hits in a career that spanned decades and defied genre rules.

Composer Rafiq Bhatia created a audio soundtrack about Indianapolis. He decided to look into the history of the word "Indian" and how it is and is not a part of the name of the city and state.

Indianapolis musician Adam Graahs shares his songwriting process, why he loves music, and some details about the album of his band, SM Wolf.

In this episode of Making It, Melissa Davis speaks with Indianapolis-based soul singer/songwriter Bashiri Asad to learn more about his love for music.

The Woody Guthrie Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, announced Wednesday that Mellencamp will be presented with the award during an Aug. 30 ceremony.

In this episode of Making It, meet musician and mandolin player Justin Renner, who leads an Indianapolis based indie rock band - Hex Mundi.

Hayley Costas shares why she loves original music, how place influences her art, and what makes Indianapolis special.

WFYI's Melissa Davis meets with Grant McClintock, a DIY musician whose passion is more than a pastime.

Reporter and producer Melissa Davis meets with Indianapolis based musician, Lani Williams. She has performed live in Indianapolis for fifteen years. Williams shares why she loves the medium of music, how live performance makes her feel, and why she wants to give more music to the world.

In this episode, WFYI's Melissa Davis meets with DIY singer and songwriter KO. The musician sings for us, shares what inspires her and leads us through Lang Lab, an artist collective in South Bend. She is its first artist in residence.