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A Tribute to Herman Whitfield III
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A Tribute to Herman Whitfield III
May 5, 2022

This week we’ll pay tribute to Herman Whitfield III, an Indianapolis composer and pianist who died last week while in police custody. Plus, new music from Sonny Singh and Jordan Munson.

A Centennial Celebration
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A Centennial Celebration
April 28, 2022

Enjoy a centennial celebration of Kokomo, Indiana's Margaret Hillis - one of the most prominent Hoosier musicians of the 20th Century and the founder of the Chicago Symphony Chorus.

Native Sun: Never Be King
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Native Sun: Never Be King
April 22, 2022

Native Sun is an Indianapolis group that combines elements of hip-hop and jazz. Their new album "Never Be King" features guest appearances from several local artists.

Dream Pop Punk to Make Your Brain Cry: Dana Skully
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Dream Pop Punk to Make Your Brain Cry: Dana Skully
April 14, 2022

Kyle Long talks with Dana Skully of the Indianapolis band Dana Skully and The Tiger Sharks. Plus, in a new edition of Rebel Music, Karla Lopez talks to Mistie Cisneros of the Immigrant Welcome Center.

The Lost Jazz World of Terre Haute
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The Lost Jazz World of Terre Haute
April 7, 2022

Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month by exploring the lost jazz world of Terre Haute. During the '20s and '30s, the city was home to a thriving jazz scene.

The Many Musical Hats of Gary Walters
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The Many Musical Hats of Gary Walters
March 31, 2022

Gary Walters is a pianist and composer who has recorded a huge range of music. Enjoy rare, unreleased recordings featuring his work with the legendary Indianapolis jazz fusion band Speakeasy.

An Evansville Soul Legend: Timmy Thomas
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An Evansville Soul Legend: Timmy Thomas
March 24, 2022

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."

Women’s History Month 2022
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Women’s History Month 2022
March 17, 2022

In celebration of Women's History Month, revisit some of our interviews with Hoosier women who've made history in the Indiana music scene, including Dena El Saffar, Niambi Steele, and Mary Byrne.

The Soul Women of Northwest Indiana
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The Soul Women of Northwest Indiana
March 10, 2022

This week on we're celebrating Women’s History Month with an hour of music from the legendary soul women of Northwest Indiana.

Regards to the End: Emily Wells
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Regards to the End: Emily Wells
March 3, 2022

Composer, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Emily Wells shares music from her new album "Regards to the End”, which reflects on the AIDS crisis of the 1980s, and the present day climate crisis.

The Sounds of Steeltown
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The Sounds of Steeltown
February 24, 2022

Steeltown Records is remembered for issuing the first ever recording from the Jackson 5 - but the label was home to a fantastic collective of musicians and songwriters who deserve greater recognition.

Crawfordsville's De Paris Brothers
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Crawfordsville's De Paris Brothers
February 17, 2022

Discover the music of the De Paris Brothers from Crawfordsville, Indiana. The two performed with some of the greatest legends of jazz music, including Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and more.

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