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Listen to an interview with the New York-based musician John Roseboro. He describes his music as “post bossa,” a unique blend of American indie rock and Brazilian bossa nova.

Learn about Sonny Johnson, a legendary Indianapolis jazz drummer best known for his work with Wes Montgomery. This is the first of two episodes and features Johnson’s early recordings with the Art Farmer Septet.

Beach Boys vocalist and co-founder Mike Love will share his thoughts on the band’s legacy, and discuss The Four Freshmen, an Indianapolis vocal group that deeply influenced The Beach Boys’ sound.

Part two about Sonny Johnson, a legendary Indianapolis jazz drummer best known for his work with Wes Montgomery. This episode includes live recordings of Johnson and Montgomery performing together.

Listen to an interview with The HawtPlates, a musical ensemble co-founded by the Lafayette, Indiana siblings Justin and Jade Hicks. They have worked extensively with Meshell Ndegeocello and contributed to her Grammy-winning 2023 album "The Omnichord Real Book”.

Hear an interview with the Indianapolis rock band The Last IV. The group features a quartet of local music luminaries who’ve made significant contributions to punk, hip-hop, and indie rock music in Indiana.

Part one of our birthday celebration of the saxophonist and flutist James Spaulding, one of the greatest living legends of the Avenue jazz scene. This week’s edition focuses on Spaulding’s work for the famous Blue Note label.

Listen to an interview with jazz bassist and educator Bethany Robinson. Also hear a selection of notable new Hoosier music releases from artists including Airport People, Los Aptos, Hanna Benn, Jordan Munson, Jlin and more.

In our second episode in a three-part series celebrating the July birthday of the flutist and saxophonist James Spaulding, we’ll hear music from Spaulding’s work in experimental jazz.

Listen to the Vocalion Record Company’s historic Indianapolis recordings of early stars discovered here in 1928.