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Charlie Ballantine / 123 Andrés
April 24, 2024
Listen to interviews with Indianapolis jazz guitarist Charlie Ballantine and the children’s music duo 123 Andrés.
Remembering funk guitarist Mike Woods of Soul Relation
April 17, 2024
Listen to a 2020 interview with Indianapolis guitarist and bandleader Mike Woods along with rare and unreleased music from Soul Relation and Style. Woods passed away recently at the age of 67.
The 10 most valuable Indiana albums and singles
April 10, 2024
Listen to the top 10 most valuable Indiana LPs and 45 RPM singles of all time and interviews with the musicians and record labels behind the music.
John Williamson and Eric Deines of the Indiana label Ulyssa
April 3, 2024
Listen to an interview with John Williamson and Eric Deines, founders of Indiana-based record label Ulyssa. Ulyssa is dedicated to discovering and celebrating the vast trove of unheard music on Spotify.
Joshua Thompson's Black Keys
March 27, 2024
Listen to an interview with the classical music pianist Joshua Thompson, creative partner-in-residence with the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, about his upcoming concert with the ICO titled "Black Keys: The Evolution of the Black Classical Arts”.
Rob Dixon's Salon Noir
March 20, 2024
Listen to an interview with the Indianapolis jazz saxophonist Rob Dixon. He’ll discuss Salon Noir, a public conversation focused on the jazz history of Indiana Avenue as it relates to the present and future state of Black creative production in Indiana.
Women's History Month - Pioneers of Hoosier Music
March 13, 2024
Celebrate Women’s History Month by learning about the women pioneers of Hoosier music, including Vivian Carter, Dena El Saffar, Mary Byrne, Priscilla Mclean, Margaret Hills and Anna Mae Winburn.
Rob Dixon and Sleepy Floyd’s From the 317
March 6, 2024
Listen to an interview with Indianapolis jazz musicians Rob Dixon and Richard “Sleepy” Floyd about their new project, From the 317, which seeks to document and export the Indianapolis sound. Guest musicians include Rusty Redenbacher, Josh Kaufman, Charlie Ballantine, Steve Weakley, Maxie, Foxd’legend and more.
Rebel Music with Beto O'Rourke
February 28, 2024
Texas politician and author Beto O'Rourke shares how punk rock music influenced his work in politics.
The Indy Annies / Rebel Music with Beto O'Rourke
February 28, 2024
Listen to an interview with Breezey Fox and Krista Hoose of the Indianapolis-based country music band The Indy Annies. Then on Rebel Music with Karla López Owens, Texas politician and author Beto O’Rourke shares how punk music informs his politics.
Babyface at IPS / Bob Marley's Gary, Indiana connection / Andrew Danforth's
February 21, 2024
Explore Gary, Indiana music legend Donald Kinsey’s connection to Bob Marley. Listen to an interview with indy jazz trombonist, Andrew Danforth. Catch up with Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds who was back in town recently to support music education at Indianapolis Public Schools.
Jordan Munson’s Heartless Fools / She’s a Badass - Women in Rock Shaping Feminism
February 14, 2024
Listen to an interview with the Indianapolis composer, performer, and multimedia artist Jordan Munson about his new album, Heartless Fools. The music was recorded at Greenhouse Studios in Reykjavík, Iceland, and features contributions from Indianapolis musicians including Hanna Benn, and Charlie Ballantine. Also, music journalist Katherine Yeske Taylor will discuss her new book, She’s a Badass: Women in Rock Shaping Feminism.
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