The Weekly Special

April 14, 2016

London Rose – “Flaws and All”

Indianapolis-based London Rose grew up with a diverse love of music, from Motown to pop. Today, she is known for her soulful sound with a contemporary twist.

April 14, 2016

London Rose – “Kick Drum”

Known for her soulful sound with a contemporary twist, Indianapolis-based London Rose performs her original song, "Kick Drum," from her debut EP "Kick Drum."

April 14, 2016

London Rose – “Get on Up”

Known for her soulful sound with a contemporary twist, Indianapolis-based London Rose performs her original song, "Get on Up," from her debut EP "Kick Drum."

April 14, 2016

London Rose

Indianapolis-based London Rose grew up with a diverse love of music, from Motown to pop. Today, she is known for her soulful sound with a contemporary twist.

March 31, 2016

Sweet Poison Victim – “Merengon”

Combining the influences of afro-rock rhythms with the smooth melodies of jazz, Indianapolis' Sweet Poison Victim performs the original composition, "Merengon."

March 31, 2016

Sweet Poison Victim – “Lolo”

Combining the influences of afro-rock rhythms with the smooth melodies of jazz, Indianapolis' Sweet Poison Victim performs the original composition, "Lolo."

March 31, 2016

Sweet Poison Victim

Epitomizing the idea of artistic fusion, Indianapolis-based band, Sweet Poison Victim, combines the beats of afro-rock with the smooth melodies of jazz.

February 25, 2016

Jazz Crossroads of America: Birth of the Cool

In 1967, David Baker helped start the IU Jazz Studies program, one of the first in the nation; today, the program is considered one of the best in the world.

February 18, 2016

Jazz Crossroads of America: Along the Avenue

During the enforced era of segregation, one African American Indianapolis neighborhood created a vibrant self-sustaining community, culture, and jazz legacy.

February 4, 2016

Jazz Crossroads of America: The Four Freshmen

Host of WFIU's "Night Lights," David Brent Johnson explores the story behind Butler's "The Four Freshmen," a jazz quartet that inspired generations to come.

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