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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Coming from IMHP
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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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First Friday Open Gallery Featuring Live Music by Evan Shine
First Friday Indiana Music History Project Open Gallery Enjoy FREE parking in the back! _______ Guests browsed Indiana Music History exhibits plus enjoy live, local music featuring Evan Shine from 6-8 p.m. evanshinemusic.com/music The
Broad Ripple Art Walk Fall 2023 Open House
Our new gallery will be open to the public on Saturday from 1-4 pm. We're participating in the Broad Ripple Village Association Art Walk. See the exhibits being built plus a special State Fair/Coliseum
Brent Wallarab & Mark Buselli guests on Jazz at Lincoln Center’s “A Closer Listen” with Seton Hawkins
IEF Proudly Supports the Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra’s Gennett Suite Join the conversation live with Jazz at Lincoln Center! The Indiana Entertainment Foundation (IEF) is thrilled to support the Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra and their latest
The Gennett Suite is up for consideration in the 66th GRAMMY Awards
We have thrilling news! From Mark Buselli of the Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra: “The Gennett Suite is up for consideration in the 66th GRAMMY Awards! To all my fellow GRAMMY voting members, please take a moment
