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Honoring Dr. Herman C. Hudson’s 100th Birthday

As one of the first African American leaders at Indiana University, few individuals have made a more powerful impact on the institution’s academic environment than Hudson.

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Spring 2023 Concert Series

African American Dance Company Spring Concert

Saturday, April 15, 2023

Starts at 7:30 p.m.

The African American Dance Company presents its Annual Spring Concert on Saturday, April 15, 2023, 7:30 p.m. at Buskirk-Chumley Theater in Bloomington, IN.

IU Soul Revue Spring Concert

Saturday, April 22, 2023

Starts at 7:30 p.m.

The IU Soul Revue presents its Annual Spring Concert on Saturday, April 22, 2023, 7:30 p.m. at Buskirk-Chumley Theater in Bloomington, IN. Directed by IU and Soul Revue alumnus James Strong, the I...Read more

African American Choral Ensemble Spring Concert

Saturday, April 29, 2023

Starts at 7:30 p.m.

The Emmy Award-winning African American Choral Ensemble will present its annual Spring Concert on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater in Bloomington, Indiana.

One of a kind for 48 years

Since 1974, the African American Arts Institute (AAAI) the nation’s only program that manages credit-bearing ensembles dedicated to the performance of black music and dance. The AAAI is made up of three performing ensembles offered as courses in IU’s Department of
African American and African Diaspora Studies.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Join an Ensemble

Learn how to join one of our performing ensembles offered as courses through IU's Department of African American and African Diaspora Studies.

Book an Ensemble

Our ensembles perform at events and venues throughout the country, including colleges and universities, corporate events, conferences and festivals, and more.