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SQUEEZE ORANJE INTO YOUR TO-DO LIST SAT • PG. 76
Getting down to the heart of Indy’s soul. PAGE 24
TRY YOUR LUCK AT IRISH FEST OR FIESTA ON THE MALL SAT • PG. 60
TRAVEL TO I.U. AND GET A LESSON ON SOUL FROM THE GODFATHER HIMSELF TUE • PG. 44
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I By Kimiko Martinez
kimiko.martinez@intakeweekly.com
A number of notable Naptown residents share their thoughts on the meaning of soul and where you can find it in Indianapolis.
t seems we’re surrounded by soul these days. We’ve got soul music, soul food, Soul Sessions and more. But what does it all mean? INtake went soul searching and asked people from around the city — pastors, poets, psychics and even politicians (which, contrary to popular belief, are not soul-less) — what soul means to them. And furthermore, where is Indy’s soul? Here’s what they said.
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Enoch DeMar and Kyle Hodges
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Indy’s soulful past
Old Soul Entertainment, DJ, co-creator of Soul Sessions and Manager at Indy CD & Vinyl, DJ Twin Peaks Soul to Enoch DeMar and Kyle Hodges is about finding what you love and what makes you click. For both, it had a lot to do with music. For Hodges, seeking out and discovering new music feeds his passion. A few years ago he began exploring old soul and funk, which he regularly spins in deejay sets with his twin brother Cameron. For DeMar, who began Old Soul Entertainment, music was a way of life, something that he grew up with and that was practically integrated in his genetic makeup. In creating Soul Sessions, he wanted to create an atmosphere that supported the type of exploration that he and Hodges both actively engage in — to present new (and very old) sounds to the ears of those who otherwise might not have that exposure. It’s an opportunity not only to learn, but to relax, open your mind and perhaps hear or find something new that feeds your own soul. Enoch DeMar: Indy has a huge musical history — Indiana Avenue, Madame Walker, (1960s Indianapolis band) the Highlighters. Indiana Avenue was torn down to build a college. They put culture aside to make way for education. But now it’s coming back around, full circle. People are seeking this cultural education. But it’s very hard to get consistent support for it. We can host and maintain how many pro sports teams, but we can’t maintain how many professional artists? You talk to older black people and they’ll say, “Yeah, I had the old Highlighters records, I had this, I had that.” Kyle Hodges: Music is a drumbeat, it’s a heart.
Soul Searching for that “Naptown” sound, by Jason Yoder, of www.indiana45s.com The Naptown sound was born in the upbeat melodies and vocal harmonies of doo-wop groups like the Counts, the Monograms, the Four Sounds and the Drakes. Many of these groups were inspired by the success of the Spaniels, a Gary, Ind., group whose classic “Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight” can still be heard on the radio today. Indianapolis native Herb Miller took his inspiration from Detroit when he launched Naptown’s answer to Motown: Lamp Records. Looking to hear Their first release, the Vansome funky soul? guard’s “Somebody Please,” was Check out DJ a slow groover that bridged Twin Peaks at doo-wop and a new sound. It ORANJE. was an instant hit thanks to loWhen: 8 p.m. to cal radio play by WTLC DJ “Spider” Harrison, spreading across 3 a.m. Sept. 16. the Midwest. The rights to Where: 1440 N. “Somebody Please” were sold Meridian St. to Whiz Records, and Miller Cost: $15 in adstruck a mighty deal with Atlanvance, $20 day tic records. Flush with revenue, of. Lamp Records went on to reInfo: www. lease numerous other recordings oranjeindy.com. by the Vanguards as well as fledgling local bands like the Pearls, Ebony Rhythm Band, Funder Cooper and the Words of Wisdom. Neither Miller nor the Vanguards were ever able to match “Somebody Please” and Lamp Records only lasted a few years, but its success inspired other local labels: Blue Eagle, Knaptown, Lulu and Look-out. Naptown’s jazz scene disintegrated with the demolition of many clubs along Indiana Avenue, but soul music continued to thrive. New clubs like the Surf Side, the 20 Grand Club and the Demonstrators Club sprang up on the Near Northside. Bands like the Highlighters, the Presidents and the Fabulous Moonlighters played to packed houses where afros and platform shoes filled the dance floors. The spirit of entrepreneurial record labels continued into the ’80s when Ricky Clark helped launch Indy and Circle City Records where groups like Klas, the Circle City Band and others had local disco hits. And how could we forget that 25-mile stretch of Interstate 65 renamed “Kenneth ‘Babyface’ Edmonds Highway.” Naptown never lost its soul.
Listen to your soul
Tom Klubens / For INtake
Spin doctors: DJs Enoch DeMar, 25, and Kyle Hodges, 31, both of Indy. ED: I was born into music. I eat it, think it, live it. Some people have to go out and search for it. But this is what I’ve been listening to my whole life. KH: See, now I’m the total opposite. I wasn’t raised on music. Not at all. I heard a lot of really bad ’80s rock, thanks to my older brother. But now I perpetually just search. I need new stuff all the time.
Soul is whatever brings light to you. For some people it’s really abstract art. It’s that one thing that’s making you tick. It’s not the TV. It’s not a sports team. Visit museums instead of watching TV. If you’re gonna TiVo it anyway, get out and do something. It’s what’s inside of you. If you don’t like what you see, go out and search for it.
Top 5 Soulful Records of the ’60s 1. Vanguards – “Somebody Please / I Can’t Use You Girl” (Whiz #612)
2. Highlighters – “Funky 16 Corners Part 1 / Funky 16 Corners Part II” (Three Diamonds #001)
3. Billy Ball and the Upsetters w/ Roosevelt Matthews – “Tighten Up Tighter / You Got Me Diggin’ You” (King #6173)
4. Rhythm Machine – “The Kick Part 1 / The Kick Part 2” (Lulu #9706)
5. Allison and Calvin Turner – “It’s Over Between Us / What Is This” (Lulu #9702)
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SOUL Cynthia Layne Vocalist When Cynthia Layne opens her mouth, you don’t just hear it, you feel it. And as a seasoned vocalist, that’s her aim. Performing frequently at such venues as The Jazz Kitchen, Savoy and The Red Room, Layne’s sound encompasses a mixture of jazz, R&B and funk. As a singer, the term “soul” is about emotion and feelings. Soul is “sparking emotion.” Singing is about telling a story, and your own interpretation of it comes out in the way you sing it. And when people can actually feel what you are singing about, then you are singing from your soul. You may have heard people say “sing it from your heart and soul” or “that person sings with so much soul.” Soul is when you can feel it and can make others feel what you are feeling by sparking an emotion in them. And what is so great is that soul music is a universal language that people of all races and backgrounds understand. As far as Indy’s soul goes, I think there are a lot of musicians who write all types of great music with a lot of soul. They, like me, are playing in small clubs all around town putting their own music out there to be heard.
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What it is: A laid-back event, with a vibe somewhere between a house party, a lounge and a dance club. Art and music are the highlights, exposing lesser known artists (both visual and musical) to the Indy scene. Where it is: Therapy Nightclub & Lounge, 605 E. Market St. When it is: 9 p.m. Oct. 5. Cost: Cover varies. Info: www.oldsoulent.com.
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Indianapolis Mayor When posing a question like, “Where is Indy’s soul?” one would hope that the city’s head government official would have an answer. Mayor Bart Peterson did. Because what’s a city without its people? Soul is the essence of someone or some thing. It is the “thing” about a person (or a city) that is entirely unique. No one can copy it and no one can steal it. You can only lose it by selling it or giving it away. It may sound cliché, but there is no doubt the soul of our city lies within our residents. Indianapolis has accomplished some remarkable things over the last 40 years because of the strength, compassion and hard work of its people. Indianapolis Star file photo
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Author of “You Don’t Know the Half . . . The Liberation of L. B. Jones” In her bio, Tasha Jones — poet, artist and educator — described her work as soul-healing. “My artistry is a dose of medicine — natural remedies given to the public to heal — not provide temporary relief — you know, relieve the pain for up to eight hours, maybe 12. Not my music, not my words they are meant to heal, to give strength and free . . .” INtake file photo
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The Glass Chimney
Dear Patrons, Due to the positive response to our May Anniversary Special we will be offering the same 4 course dinner for the duration of road construction on Old Meridian Street in front of The Glass Chimney.
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4 Course Dinner Special $31.00
This special dinner will be offered every evening and will begin on
Tuesday, September 5th Reservations are encouraged.
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Shrimp & Lobster Bisque Special Salad Roasted Filet of Beef
with wild mushroom madeira sauce
or Fresh Atlantic Salmon Tiramisu with Kahlua
Dinners served with fresh vegetables, rice or potato and bread & butter. Beverages, tax & gratuity not included.
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Abdul in the Mornings Morning Show Host, NewsTalk 1430, WXNT As the morning show host of an AM radio talk show on a station that also broadcasts shows by the likes of Sean Hannity and Bill O’Reilly, Abdul of Abdul in the Mornings has to have some pretty strong opinions of his own. In his eyes, soul can never be broken. “Soul,” to me, is what you are that others can’t see but can feel. It’s the essence of who you are and what gives you your spark. Sometimes it can
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take a hit, but never be broken by anyone but you. “Indy’s soul” is in its neighborhoods. Because of my job, I get to see a lot of Indianapolis and the surrounding area. Whether it’s an older neighborhood that went through some rough times and is making a comeback or a new subdivision on the Northwestside, you can get a good feel for Indy’s soul. People may come and go, but neighborhoods (like souls) are forever.
Kate Chaplin Author of “The Belief Test” Seems a lot of people in their 20s and 30s are searching for answers. In an increasingly fractured society, it’s hard to know what to believe. So Kate Chaplin, an author and filmmaker, wrote “The Belief Test” to help people find out who they are, in a society that is trying to tell you who you should be. The soul is the core of one’s self, but is also the portal to the connectedness of all beings. I think of the soul like a great wheel. Each of us is a spoke connected not only to the rim but the hub of the great wheel. Some of us are closer to the rim as it constantly beats into the ground — bills to pay, boss getting you down, repetitively seeing the world as pushing you into the ground, never getting ahead. Others of us are closer to the hub — the center of not only ourselves but the center of all humanity. It is in that center, the hub of the soul, where we tap into the moral and emotional nature of human beings. It’s there that we have the ability to reach out and help others and seek out change for a better tomorrow, for we all are connected to the same hub. Indy’s soul is in its people. From our local sports heroes on the field to our children on the playground; the artists and musicians, who share their soul with the world through their craft, to the monuments that make up our city’s circle center, allowing us not to forget the souls who came before us. The past, present and future are in the souls of the people of Indy. The question is: Are we closer to the rim or to the hub?
What do YOU believe?
If you’re looking for answers to life’s questions, check out “The Belief Test,” a 285-question book by Indianapolis author Kate Chaplin that explores life, love, politics and religion. Cost: $5.30 for download, $11.99 for print at www.lulu.com/content/295901.
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Alpha Garrett Indiana Black Expo’s communications director For many, the Indiana Black Expo breathes life and soul into Indianapolis’ African-American community by providing programs and activities — ranging from sponsoring scholarships, putting on the annual Summer Celebration, Coca-Cola Circle City Classic, the Youth Video Institute and We Can Feed the Hungry. Soul, to me, is the connector for your heart, spirit and mind. The support (and result) for the choices I make, my experiences and the guide for love. Where is Indy’s soul? In the people.
Rev. David Hampton Pastor at Zion Hope Baptist Church They say a pastor’s job is to save souls. So who better to ask than someone whose business it is to guide people toward salvation? Soul, in a cultural context, is a life force that is inherent in all people, although usually associated with African-Americans. To me, it is a natural connection with God, people and the arts. Indy’s soul can be found mostly in churches to me.
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Intuitive counselor, healer and spiritual teacher, Center of Peace Marilene Isaacs deals with souls everyday. Some we can see, others we can’t — like those of loved ones and the spirits of those who’ve passed. But Isaacs sees, hears, feels it all. Even from pets. While some might call her a psychic, she prefers the term intuitive counselor or spiritual teacher. It’s a gift she’s had for several lifetimes. And when people are searching — really seeking after their soul’s destiny, questioning life’s direction and such — they come to her Nora home, the Center of Peace, for guidance. Soul to me is essence; everything else is an outward show. Indiana, if you break it down, is: In Diana — in the protection of the goddess Diana, who rules birth and forests, animals and fecundity. Indiana, at one time, was 85 percent forested. When it comes to our city, Indianapolis is
laid out on sacred geometry. We’re second only to Washington, D.C., when it comes to war memorials. And if you look at them, they’re really more like temples. We have the Scottish Rite Cathedral, one of very few cathedrals in the United States. And then there’s location. If you look at the map, we ARE the crossroads; we’re the heart of the soul of the country. To me, Indy is the embodiment of that part of the soul that has to do with nurturing the soul and protection and that kind of thing. This is going to be a place that really becomes the heart and soul of the nation, because of the location and also the vibrations that are here. It’s a very spiritual vibration. When the Earth changes come — and the end times are here, not hell and brimstone like in the Bible, but they are here — this is going to be one of those safe places.
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