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ARCHIVES: A Tribute to Vivian Carter

This archived episode from 2021 pays tribute to one of the co-founders of the legendary Vee-Jay Records, Vivian Carter. Vee-Jay Records is considered to be the most successful Black-owned record label of the pre-Motown era.

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  Justin Bland looks back on the history of Made Man Improv

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  Standout moments and releases by Indiana musicians in 2025

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  Ricky Skaggs discusses Christmas music, The Grand Ole Opry and the legacy …

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  40 Indiana guitarists every Hoosier should know: Evansville, Indiana’s Jac…

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  Indiana composer Landon Caldwell on his explorations in experimental sound

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  Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month

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  ARCHIVE: Felix Contreras, host of NPR's Alt Latino

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  Juan Díes of Sones de México Ensemble reflects on his Indiana roots

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  John Green on his new book, public media, and his Indianapolis roots

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  FEATURE: Cherish Love portrays Sister Rosetta Tharpe in 'Marie & Rosetta.'

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  Exploring PASIC - The Percussive Arts Society International Conventio

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  ARCHIVE: Herman 'Butch' Slaughter

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  Bernie Sanders and AOC in Terre Haute for the Eugene V. Debs Awards Ceremo…

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  Celebrating Sister Rosetta Tharpe with the cast of IRT’s “Marie and Rosett…

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  “Mr. Science” Brad Garton on his roots in Indiana punk and his work in com…