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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Indiana Jazz Creators Recognized by Indiana Entertainment Foundation
Brent Wallarab, associate professor of music (jazz studies) at Indiana University, left, and Greg Reynolds, founder of Timeless Music Project, right, accept an award of recognition from Bruce W. Buchanan. Buchanan is the president of the Indiana
Beech Grove Library – Pop, Punk, & New Wave Display
Stop by our newest displays at Beech Grove Library. This exhibit is free and open for public viewing during library hours. Look for our cases which feature a selection of music history memorabilia from
Indy Soul & Jazz Display at Harrison Center First Friday
In honor of Black History Month, our team hosted a special Indy soul and jazz display, along with an IMHP information table, at the Harrison Center's First Friday Open House. The exhibit featured a
Upgraded Indiana Music Audio Lab
This year, we have an upgraded audio lab to preserve our growing archive. Thanks to both the Indiana Historical Society’s Heritage Grant program funded by the Lilly Endowment, and the Nicholas J. Noyes, Jr. Memorial
