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Soul and Funk: The Naptown Sound, 2003-2005, undated

A Guide to the Interviews and Records at the Indiana University Archives of African American Music and Culture

Finding aid prepared by AAAMC Staff

Summary Information

Repository
Indiana University, Archives of African American Music and Culture (AAAMC)
Smith Research Center, Rooms 180-181
2805 E. 10th St.
Bloomington, IN 47408-2601
Phone: 812-855-8547
Fax: 812-856-0333
Email: aaamc@indiana.edu
https://aaamc.indiana.edu

Creator
Indiana Historical Society
Indiana University, Archives of African American Music and Culture

Title
Soul and Funk: The Naptown Sound, 2003-2005, undated

Collection No.
SC 113

Extent
1 document case + 16 DVDRs + 25 CDRs + 6 audiocassettes

Language
Materials are in English.

Abstract
The collection consists primarily of interviews conducted by AAAMC Project Manager Jason Housley for the 2005-2006 Indiana Historical Society Exhibit, "Soul and Funk: The Naptown Sound," as well as related production materials and photographs.

Access Restrictions

This collection is open for research. Advance notice of your visit is highly recommended to ensure that requested materials will be ready for use upon your arrival. In most instances, copyright has not been assigned to the AAAMC. All requests for permission to publish or quote from this collections must be submitted in writing. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the AAAMC as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which also must be obtained. Online access to audio and video content and transcripts may be limited to authorized access. Contact the AAAMC for details.

Arrangement

Arranged in two series:
  • Series 1: Interviews
  • Series 2: Exhibit Research, Production, Promotion, and Clippings

Scope and Content Note

"Soul and Funk: The Naptown Sound" was a collaborative initiative between the Indiana Historical Society and the Archives of African American Music and Culture that included a physical gallery exhibition and an oral history project. Planning for the project began in earnest in 2004, with the oral history interviews taking place between August 2004 and July 2005. The exhibition opened to the public on March 11, 2005 and remained open through the end of 2005.

This first series in this collection includes media production files and access files created during the oral history interviews. This includes both digital audio and digital video files. Physical access copies were made on DVD-R and CD-R discs soon after the completion of the project. Access copies have recently been made available through online streaming as well.

The second series includes materials assembled and/or used for the physical gallery exhibition. Pre-exhibit sketches of exhibit layouts and cases, as well as approximately 50 digital images of the completed exhibit, are included. Media used during or related to the exhibition, such as performances and funk music compilations, are present on CD-R discs. Access copies of this media is also now available to be streamed online. Also contained in this series are promotional materials such as postcards, press releases, and brochures. Clippings from magazines and newspapaers respresent press garnered by the project.

  • Indexing Terms

    • Names
    • Bacon, Alan
    • Bell, James
    • Clark, Rickie
    • Housley, Jason
    • Irvin, Paul D., Sr.
    • Johnson, Lester Lamont
    • Jones, Clint
    • Middlebrook, Paul J., Sr
    • Palmer, Clifford
    • Payne, Pat
    • Pierson, Dick
    • Stepp, Rodney A.
    • Watson, Matthew R. "Phatback"
    • Topics
    • African American musicians
    • Funk (Music)
    • Funk musicians
    • Exhibitions
    • Indiana--Indianapolis--History
    • Genre/Form
    • Interviews (Sound recordings)

Related Material

Interview release forms and other administrative records are housed at the AAAMC. Additional related information can be found at www.stonesthrow.com/funky16/corners.html.

Administrative Information

Acquisition Information
Deposited at the AAAMC under joint agreement between AAAMC and Indiana Historical Society.
Usage Restrictions
All requests for copying and publishing materials must be submitted in writing to the Archives of African American Music and Culture. Some publication requests may also require the written permission of the interviewer, interviewees, and/or performers.
Preferred Citation
Soul and Funk: The Naptown Sound, SC 113, Archives of African American Music and Culture, Indiana University, Bloomington.
Processing Information
Processed by AAAMC Staff.

Completed in 2019

Collection Inventory

Series: 1. Interviews, 2004-2005 

12 interviews (video and audio files + transcripts)

Alan Bacon interviewed by Jason Housley, August 18, 2004

Shelf No(s).
DVDR 35; cass 1388

Physical Description

2 digital video files (MP4) + Word doc + printout (8 leaves; 8.5 x 11 in.)

Note

Alan Bacon was a member of Midnight Sun & the Horizons; he attended Indiana University and was a member of the IU Soul Revue.

Streaming media in Media Collections Online

Alternate copies

  • 1 DVD-R : sound, color
  • 1 audiocassette : analog
  • 2 MPEG-2 video files
  • 2 AIFF-C audio files
James Bell & Clint Jones interviewed by Jason Housley, August 30, 2004

Shelf No(s).
DVDR 36-37; CDR 86-87; cass 1389-1390

Physical Description

2 digital video files (MP4) + Word doc + printout (23 leaves; 8.5 x 11 in.)

Note

James Bell was a singer/songwriter for the Highlighters and wrote "Funky 16 Corners;" he is currently a singer/songwriter with Naptown Players. Clint Jones is a guitarist and former mejmber of Billy Ball & the Upsetters, as well as numerous other bands. He has recorded with Words of Wisdom, Incredible Pushers Showband, and Funk Revival, and currently is with Naptown Players.

Streaming media in Media Collections Online

Alternate copies

  • 2 DVD-Rs : sound, color
  • 2 CD-Rs
  • 2 audiocassettes : analog
  • 2 MPEG-2 video files
  • 2 AIFF-C audio files
Rickie Clark interviewed by Jason Housley, August 21, 2004

Shelf No(s).
DVDR 38-39; CDR 88-89; cass 1391

Physical Description

2 digital video files (MP4) + Word doc + printout (19 leaves; 8.5 x 11 in.)

Note

Rickie Clark is an Indianapolis radio announcer at WTLC, producer and record company entrepreneur; in high school he played with The Enchanters, Sensational Sensations, and Land of a Thousand Dances.

Streaming media in Media Collections Online

Alternate copies

  • 2 DVD-Rs : sound, color
  • 2 CD-Rs
  • 1 audiocassette : analog
  • 2 MPEG-2 video files
  • 2 AIFF-C audio files
Paul D. Irvin, Sr. interviewed by Jason Housley, July 25, 2005

Shelf No(s).
DVDR 40

Physical Description

1 digital video file (MP4)

Streaming media in Media Collections Online

Alternate copies

  • 1 DVD-R : sound, color
Lester Lamont Johnson interviewed by Jason Housley, June 8, 2005

Shelf No(s).
CDR 90

Physical Description

1 digital video file (MP4) + Word doc + printout (18 leaves; 8.5 x 11 in.)

Note

Lester Johnson was a guitarist with Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign and Ebony Rhythm Band; he currently plays in Indianapolis and tours with bands throughout the world.

Streaming media in Media Collections Online

Alternate copies

  • 1 CD-R
Paul J. Middlebrook, Sr. interviewed by Jason Housley, June 21, 2005

Shelf No(s).
DVDR 41; CDR 91

Physical Description

1 digital video file (MP4) + Word doc + printout (12 leaves; 8.5 x 11 in.)

Note

Paul Middlebrook was the first tenor for the PhDs; he is currently a vocalist in Indianapolis.

Streaming media in Media Collections Online

Alternate copies

  • 1 DVD-R : sound, color
  • 1 CD-R
  • 1 MPEG-2 video file
  • 1 AIFF-C audio file
Clifford Palmer interviewed by Jason Housley, July 27, 2005

Shelf No(s).
DVDR 42

Physical Description

1 digital video file (MP4)

Note

Clifford Palmer is a sax player and was an original members of the Highlighters.

Streaming media in Media Collections Online

Alternate copies

  • 1 DVD-R : sound, color
Pat Payne interviewed by Jason Housley, August 20, 2004

Shelf No(s).
DVDR 43; CDR 92; cass 1392

Physical Description

1 digital video file (MP4) + Word doc + printout (7 leaves; 8.5 x 11 in.)

Note

Pat Payne is a lifelong Indianapolis resident, music fan, club goer, and community activist; she is currently employed as the Director of Multicultural Education for Indianapolis Public Schools.

Streaming media in Media Collections Online

Alternate copies

  • 1 DVD-R : sound, color
  • 1 CD-R
  • 1 audiocassette : analog
  • 1 MPEG-2 video file
  • 1 AIFF-C audio file
Dick Pierson interviewed by Jason Housley, June 21, 2005

Shelf No(s).
DVDR 44; CDR 93-94

Physical Description

1 digital video file (MP4) + Word doc + printout (28 leaves; 8.5 x 11 in.)

Note

Dickie Pierson was an original member and vocalist for the Vanguards; he is currently a contemporary musician and songwriter in Indianapolis.

Streaming media in Media Collections Online

Alternate copies

  • 1 DVD-R : sound, color
  • 2 CD-Rs
  • 2 MPEG-2 video files
  • 2 AIFF-C audio files
Rodney A. Stepp interviewed by Jason Housley, August 20, 2004

Shelf No(s).
DVDR 45-46; CDR 95-96; cass 1393

Physical Description

3 digital video files (MP4) + Word doc + printout (17 leaves; 8.5 x 11 in.)

Note

Rodney Stepp is a keyboardist, songwriter and producer who currently serves as Director of Music at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Indianapolis, and CEO/President of Brookstreet Music recording and production company. He was a member of the Diplomats, the Spinners, and his own band, Rapture.

Streaming media in Media Collections Online

Alternate copies

  • 2 DVD-Rs : sound, color
  • 2 CD-Rs
  • 1 audiocassette : analog
  • 2 MPEG-2 video files
  • 2 AIFF-C audio files
Matthew R. "Phatback" Watson interviewed by Jason Housley, June 7, 2005

Shelf No(s).
DVDR 47-49; CDR 97-99

Physical Description

3 digital video files (MP4) + Word doc + printout (26 leaves; 8.5 x 11 in.)

Note

Matt Watson is the former drummer for Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign; he currently plays in Indianapolis and tours with bands throughout the world.

Streaming media in Media Collections Online

Alternate copies

  • 2 DVD-Rs : sound, color
  • 2 CD-Rs
  • 1 audiocassette : analog
  • 3 MPEG-2 video files
  • 3 AIFF-C audio files
"Drums" by Matthew Watson, June 7, 2005

Shelf No(s).
DVDR 50; CDR 102

Physical Description

1 digital video file (MP4)

Note

Matthew Watson conducts a post-interview drum lesson on video.

Streaming media in Media Collections Online

Alternate copies

  • 1 DVD-R : sound, color
  • 1 CD-R
Series: 2. Exhibit Research, Production, Promotion, and Clippings, 2003-2005, undated

10 CD-Rs + 2 folders

Soul and Funk: Music Lesson (2 copies), undated

Shelf No(s).
CDR 100

Physical Description

1 CD-R

Producer
Indiana Historical Society

Streaming media in Media Collections Online

Matthew Watson - CDR of Musical Performance, undated

Shelf No(s).
CDR 101

Physical Description

1 CD-R

Streaming media in Media Collections Online

Naptown Funk & Soul, Vol. 1, undated

Shelf No(s).
CDR 103

Physical Description

1 CD-R

Streaming media in Media Collections Online

Naptown Funk & Soul, Vol. 2, undated

Shelf No(s).
CDR 104

Physical Description

1 CD-R

Streaming media in Media Collections Online

Naptown Funk & Soul, Vol. 3, undated

Shelf No(s).
CDR 105

Physical Description

1 CD-R

Streaming media in Media Collections Online

Naptown Funk & Soul, Vol. 4, undated

Shelf No(s).
CDR 106

Physical Description

1 CD-R

Streaming media in Media Collections Online

Kolath, Jeff. "Soul City" (MA Thesis), 2003

Shelf No(s).
CDR 107

Physical Description

1 CD-R

IHS Soul & Funk Clubtracks, undated

Shelf No(s).
CDR 108

Physical Description

1 CD-RW

Streaming media in Media Collections Online

IHS Soul & Funk-Shoe, undated

Shelf No(s).
CDR 109

Physical Description

1 CD-RW

Streaming media in Media Collections Online

Soul & Funk Exhibit photos, circa 2005

Shelf No(s).
CDR 110

Shelf No(s).
DIF 2760-DIF 2814

Physical Description

1 CD-R

Note

Jpegs on CD-R (5 digital contact sheets and 50 exhibit images).

Box 1
Folder 11
Exhibit postcard, circa 2004-2005

Physical Description

1 postcard : 5 x 7 inches

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Box 1
Folder 11
Exhibit promotional handout, "Soul and Funk: The Naptown Sound" (2 copies), circa 2004-2005 [image]View item(s)
Box 1
Folder 11
"The Shoe" promotional handout, circa 2004-2005

Physical Description

1 leaf (8.5 x 11 inches; 1 copy); 1 leaf (8.5 x 5.5 inches; 2 copies)

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Box 1
Folder 11
"Soul & Funk Exhibit," July/August 2005

Author
Tyra Whittaker

Publisher
Indiana Minorty Business Magazine

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Box 1
Folder 11
"Right on time," March 13, 2005

Author
David Lindquist

Publisher
The Indianapolis Star

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Box 1
Folder 11
Indiana Historical Society press release, circa 2004-2005 [image]View item(s)
Box 1
Folder 11
Indiana Historical Society exhibit overview booklet, circa 2004-2005 [image]View item(s)
Box 1
Folder 11
Naptown Stories "menu", circa 2004-2005 [image]View item(s)
Box 1
Folder 11
"Naptown Sound featured at Indiana Historical Society," March 18, 2005

Author
Joshua Cohen

Publisher
Indianapolic Recorder

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Box 1
Folder 12
Floorplan and digital mock-ups, July 7, 2004

Physical Description

5 leaves (8.5 x 11 inches)

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