IU Soul Revue celebrated 50 years in 2021–2022
The IU Soul Revue was the world’s first, and remains the only collegiate ensemble focused on the study and performance of Black popular music for academic credit. Founded in 1971, the “Revue” was created not only to promote and preserve this important element of our culture, but also to help establish IU as a place where students of all races and backgrounds have the opportunity to learn, explore their talents and interests, and feel like they belong.
50 years later, the Revue now has an established reputation for its uniqueness, its performance excellence, and its impact on the lives of its students and community.
The 50th anniversary celebration will bring together current students, alumni, and decades of fans to celebrate this important milestone. A slate of live and virtual activities and events are scheduled from August 2021 through June 2022, with alumni reunion events scheduled in Indianapolis and Bloomington. We ask you to be part of this historic celebration by making a gift to the IU Soul Revue.
The College of Arts Sciences