About Us

400 Year Old Tree, Congo Square, New Orleans, LA

African American Indigenous Music (AAIM) is a non-profit organization which was established in 2025 and is dedicated to the significant influence of African music on American classical music and culture. This influence can be traced through various elements such as rhythm, melody, and instrumentation, as well as the historical context of African American experiences.

AAIM, through its intensive studies, has traced the rich history of musical traditions, styles and innovations which have shaped American music across various genres and dedicates its work predominantly to showcasing the influence of African culture on African American classical music and the evolution of jazz.