AAAMC Speaks Is Back
Watch collections from IU’s Archives of African American Music & Culture come alive through documentaries about the Black music community. This episode premieres on the Indiana University Bloomington YouTube channel on March 25th at 7:30 PM EDT.
The "AAAMC Speaks" documentary series centers the legacy of the Black music community and highlights a wealth of materials available within Indiana University's AAAMC. In each roughly 20-minute episode, AAAMC director Tyron Cooper interviews one pioneer, current industry professional or scholar whose work is connected to holdings at the archives. As “AAAMC Speaks” through this series, the collections come alive, and African American legacies are preserved. New episodes premiere about once a month on the IU Bloomington YouTube channel.
More about AAAMC SpeaksWelcome to the AAAMC
At the AAAMC, you will find materials covering a range of African American musical idioms and cultural expressions primarily from the post-World War II era. Our collections highlight popular, religious, and classical music, with genres ranging from blues and gospel to R&B and contemporary hip hop. The AAAMC also houses extensive materials related to the documentation of black radio.
More about the AAAMCFeatured collection: Logan H. Westbrooks Collection
Unique Collections
Discover unique materials documenting the history and roles of African Americans in the arts, entertainment, and beyond.
Explore CollectionsPreserving Images
The AAAMC preserves thousands of original photographic prints. Many of these are digitized and available online.
Explore Image Collections
Preserving Media
The AAAMC is an active partner with IU's Media Digitization and Preservation Initiative. Thousands of hours of time-based media from our collections will eventually be available online.
Explore Media CollectionsVisit the AAAMC
Visit the AAAMC to explore our collections in person. Our staff is ready to assist you and your research.
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By supporting the AAAMC through the donation of a collection or financial contribution, you are joining the initiative to preserve and make accessible important cultural and historically significant materials that might otherwise be lost.