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.
Explore, learn, and discover why Indiana music is important worldwide.
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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Featured Memorabilia Donation: Sunshine Promotions Posters
We'd like to thank Tim Crist for the posters he donated earlier this month. Tim was one of the key poster artists at Serigraphics, which designed and printed hundreds of concert posters for Sunshine Promotions
Two New Displays at Indianapolis Public Library
We set up two new displays at the Indianapolis Public Library for free public viewing! One case is filled with Indiana Rock and a Rockabilly memorabilia and the other features Indiana Country. Stop by
Project Falu: A Bold Fusion of Indian Folk and Cinematic Orchestration
Project Falu The Indiana Music History Project (IMHP) is proud to serve as the fiscal sponsor for one of the most exciting and culturally rich musical endeavors to emerge from Indiana in recent years: Project
Women in Jazz Display at The Jazz Kitchen
What a treat to display our collection of women in music memorabilia at The Jazz Kitchen tonight. Thanks again to Cathy Morris Music for inviting us and for all the support of those who
