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We Welcome Raymond Wise, Ph. D
We are thrilled to announce that Prof. Raymond Wise will become the new executive director of the African American Arts Institute (AAAI) starting July 1. Prof. Wise, a renowned singer, dancer, pianist, composer, and choral director, has an extensive background in music education, performance, and composition, having earned advanced degrees from Denison University and The Ohio State University. He is a professor in the African American and African Diaspora Studies department and the associate director of the African American Arts Institute at Indiana University from 2018 - 2024.
We Thank and Honor Charles E. Sykes, D.M.E.
After 34 years of service, Charles Sykes will retire as executive director of the African American Arts Institute at Indiana University and will take on the role of historian. His contributions and influence are a critical part of the institute’s history.
AAAI releases its first album!
Inspire Me is an album of 10 inspirational recorded by the award-winning African American Choral ensemble, composed and arranged by Raymond Wise, Ph.D.
Performing Ensembles
African American Choral Ensemble
Directed by Raymond Wise
The African American Choral Ensemble features a broad repertoire of African American choral music including spirituals, Gospel, and formally composed works.
Learn about the Choral Ensemble
African American Dance Company
Directed by Stafford Berry
The African American Dance Company shares dance of the American and African diaspora including African styles, contemporary, jazz, and other cultural forms.
Learn about the Dance Company
IU Soul Revue
Directed by James Strong
Established in 1971, the IU Soul Revue performs post-World War II Black popular music, from timeless R&B, soul, and funk to hip hop and other contemporary music styles. The ensemble includes vocals, horns, and rhythm sections.
Learn about the Soul Revue