Nate Spangle Did you know a single town in Indiana is secretly responsible for some of the most historic recordings in music history? In this episode, we dive into the incredible, unexpected history of Richmond, Indiana, a city where heavy industry and legendary arts collided to shape American culture. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Richmond's booming manufacturing industry minted more millionaires per capita than any other city in the state. But the real magic happened when a local piano manufacturer decided to start recording music. Thanks to a quirk in the historic railway system, musicians traveling between Chicago and New Orleans were forced to lay over in Richmond. An enterprising local entrepreneur named Henry Gennett invited them into his studio, leading legendary artists like Louis Armstrong and Hoagy Carmichael to record some of their most iconic tracks right here. Check out the full video to see how this industrial hub became the home of recorded jazz! https://getindiana.com/podcast/richmond-mayor-ron-oler
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