Saving Our Legacy
Indiana Music History Project
Welcome to the Indiana Music History Project (IMHP) — an Indiana nonprofit dedicated to preserving, celebrating, and sharing the rich and diverse musical legacy of Indiana. From jazz legends on Indiana Avenue to garage rock pioneers, soul icons, bluegrass pickers, and beyond, our mission is to honor the artists, venues, and communities that have shaped the sound of our state. Through our many initiatives, IMHP brings Indiana’s musical stories to life for future generations.
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Faith Band LIVE!
Faith Band’s first live release and first release on compact disc. Recorded at the Vogue Night Club in April 1989 with all original band members, this 14-track album includes “Dancin’ Shoes” and was digitally mixed and mastered by Jeff Gardner.
COMING SOON
Indiana Music Trading Cards
Each set contains 50 different cards featuring Indiana music notables.
Oral History – Interview Highlights and Complete Interviews
We’re excited to begin releasing both Interview Highlights and Complete Interviews from the Indiana Music History Project. Below you’ll find the most recently published oral history pages, each featuring videos, photos, and stories from the musicians who helped shape Indiana’s musical legacy. Make sure you’re subscribed to our email list for updates on the Oral History Project! The Indiana music oral history project is made possible through a grant funded by the Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation.
Celebrating 10 Years!
Founded in 2015, the IMHP is growing! Thanks to the support of our dedicated staff and volunteers, we proudly offer a free public Indiana Music History Museum. Through our programs, we are committed to preserving and sharing the rich history of Indiana’s music through educational resources, tours, and public engagement. Our efforts are made possible through generous public donations, sponsorships, and grants.
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The Gennett Suite Album Release Day!
Today is the day! The official release date of The Gennett Suite, recorded by the Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra with arrangements by Brent Wallarab. Gennett Records of Richmond, Indiana was America’s first independent recording studio and
IMHP Sneak Preview Event Report
Indiana Music History Project Sneak PreviewThe Broad Ripple Gazette's Alan Hague attended our sneak preview fundraising event and wrote the following: The Indiana Music History Project had a Sneak Preview party on April
The Gennett Suite CD Release Concert at The Jazz Kitchen
We’re part of a global event! Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra • NEW ALBUM 'The Gennett Suite' at The Jazz Kitchen on Sunday, April 30th is on the International Jazz Day map. What have we got?
Second Annual Hoagy Carmichael Award for Excellence in Jazz Composition Presented to Garrett Fasig
The second annual Hoagy Carmichael Award for Excellence in Jazz Composition was presented to Garrett Fasig, an IU Jacobs School of Music second year Masters student during the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music
