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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
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
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
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
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.
The Music of Jack Wilson
February 10, 2022
Explore the music of Hoosier jazz pianist Jack Wilson, who recorded for some of the biggest labels in jazz music and performed with some of the most significant figures in American music.
The Music of Belford “Sinky” Hendricks
February 3, 2022
Explore the music of Evansville, Indiana's Belford “Sinky” Hendricks. You may not recognize Belford Hendricks by name, but you’ve likely heard the music he wrote and arranged.
Moe Whittemore and 700 West
January 27, 2022
In the 1970s, Moe Whittemore opened the 700 West studio in the living room of his family’s home in New Palestine, Indiana. During the studio’s run, Moe recorded a diverse array of Indiana music.
Trombonist Ernest Stuart
January 20, 2022
Trombonist Ernest Stuart has worked extensively in the Naptown music scene and performed around the world with artists including Aretha Franklin, The Roots, John Legend, Red Baraat, and more.
In Memoriam 2021
January 13, 2022
Indiana lost some of its most prominent and important musicians in 2021 - from iconic figures to up and coming voices. This week we’ll say a final goodbye to the Indiana musicians we lost last year.
Music producer Oliver Lastname
January 7, 2022
This week Kyle Long speaks with house music producer Oliver Lastname, a prolific video director, as well as experimental pop artist Percbuddy.
2021 Year in Review
December 30, 2021
This week Kyle Long listens back at some of his favorite local music, and interviews of 2021, and looks ahead to some of the interviews he'll be featuring in 2022.
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