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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
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
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
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
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.
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