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.
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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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New Headquarters & Indiana Music History Museum Space
Big news! Thanks to our board chair Bruce Buchanan and his organization, IEF will have its headquarters in the lower level of the Broad Ripple Flanner and Buchanan funeral home, which is already outfitted with
Inaugural Hoagy Carmichael Award for Excellence in Jazz Composition Presented to Sam Butler
The inaugural Hoagy Carmichael Award for Excellence in Jazz Composition was presented on April 9, 2022, during the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music Jazz Celebration at the Musical Arts Center in Bloomington, Indiana.
Live Music Fundraiser with Rob Dixon and Brian & Maria
A Night of Music and Support: July Fundraiser for the Indiana Music History Project On the evening of Tuesday, July 13, supporters and music lovers gathered at The Rathskeller Biergarten in Indianapolis for a special
Indiana Musicpedia Launch
Celebrating the Launch of Indiana Musicpedia: A New Era in Preserving Indiana's Musical Legacy On Tuesday, May 18, we celebrated a major milestone in documenting Indiana’s rich musical heritage with the official launch of Indiana
