Soul Revue

IU Soul Revue celebrates 50 years in 2021–2022. Be part of the historic moment.

The IU Soul Revue was founded in 1971 by Dr. Herman C. Hudson with Dr. Portia Maultsby as its first director.  
50 years later, the IU Soul Revue continues the legacy under the direction of James Strong.  

I want to stress the importance of the Soul Revue and the entire AAAI. It is needed! When I was at IU, Black students made up less than 3% of the student body. It’s easy to get lost in the shuffle, and some of us did. The AAAI gave us an identity, a family. I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t have made it through college without them. I hope and pray that these groups remain a part of this great university forever.  

Mike Burton, IU Soul Revue alum, saxophonist for Patti LaBelle, Jill Scott, Mary J. Blige, and other renowned artists