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Tall vowels. A celebration of Black music.

HEAVYN LESTER - July 1, 2023

As the days march quickly toward the end of the month, we as a culture are compelled to unfurl the effect of Black Music...

Community Voices

Code-switching

CAMIKE JONES - June 29, 2023

Code-switching is the art of making a smooth as silk transition from board room banter to street corner slang. With ease and liquidity, we...

Arts & Culture

Know Your Entertainers: Jazz musician Brandon Meeks keeping busy this summer

CHLOE McGOWAN - June 8, 2023

Local jazz bassist Brandon Meeks is no stranger to the local music scene in Indianapolis. Having played the standing bass for nearly 30 years, Meeks,...

Arts & Culture

This Weekend in the Arts: Nov. 18-20

CHLOE McGOWAN - November 17, 2022

If you find yourself at the beginning of the weekend, scrolling online and looking to enjoy some live music, visit a cool exhibit at...

‘A dynamite guy’ – Loved ones reflect on the life of jazz legend Mingo Jones

Guest Contributor - April 13, 2017

Bassist Mingo Jones was a rising star on the famed streets of Indiana Avenue in the mid 1900s, but those who knew him personally...

Arts & Culture

‘Jazz on the Avenue’ preserves history, offers fun

Guest Contributor - February 9, 2017

During the 1930s and early 1940s, Indiana Avenue was the social hub of Black Indianapolis. Thriving businesses, theaters and jazz clubs drew in people...

Arts & Culture

Opening event August 7: Indianapolis photographer featured in new exhibit at Indiana Landmarks Center

Guest Contributor - July 30, 2015

WHAT: The Naptown Scene: Classic Jazz Photography exhibit will feature the work of Indianapolis-based photographer Mark Sheldon, featuring more than 50 photographs and biographies...

Arts & Culture

What happened, Miss Simone?

Guest Contributor - June 22, 2015

Sometimes artistry and insanity are so intertwined you can’t distinguish between them. That was the challenge for singer Nina Simone; dealing with worldwide fame...

Arts & Culture

Jazz legend Dee Dee Bridgewater, Theo Croker at Palladium

Guest Contributor - February 20, 2015

Indiana music lovers have the chance to hear legendary singer Dee Dee Williams Friday, Dec. 20 at the Palladium in Carmel, as she pays...

Religion

Goodbye to Cynthia Layne

RALPH ADAMS - January 24, 2015

Well-known Indianapolis vocalist Cynthia Layne lost her battle with cancer Sunday evening Jan. 18. She was 51. Layne was preceded in death by her...

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Indiana State Fairgrounds announces expanded partnership, unveils the newly named Corteva Coliseum

Grant awarded to IU Scientist for study on brain injury and Alzheimer’s link

Braun signs controversial tax relief bill amidst bipartisan debate

Fighting food insecurity and isolation: How a local partnership is changing lives

REVIEW: IRT’s ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ is a delightful disaster

To spite your face

Good Friday: How to handle a bad day

Recorder Rewind: Orlando Magic at Indiana Pacers (Photos)

Volunteers unite for massive waterway cleanup on Earth Day weekend

To spite your face

Good Friday: How to handle a bad day

Buying a home? Here’s what to consider

NEH funding cuts will affect Black humanities scholars, leaders

Recorder Rewind: Orlando Magic at Indiana Pacers (Photos)

Photos: Cleveland Cavaliers at Indiana Pacers

Is a TikTok ban coming April 5?

Recorder Rewind: Sacramento Kings at Indiana Pacers (photos)

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