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Echoes of Indiana Avenue

WFYI Public Media

Produced by Cultural Manifesto host Kyle Long and narrated by musician Herman Butch Slaughter, Echoes of Indiana Avenue is an audio documentary focused on the cultural achievements of Black artists and musicians from central Indiana.

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00:16:28

The music of Indiana jazz trumpeter Reunald Jones –...

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2025/06/22

Listen to the first episode in our three-part series exploring the music of Reunald Jones, an important jazz trumpet player with deep connections to the Avenue neighborhood. In this show, we’ll hear Jones’ early recordings with Mezz Mezzrow, Lil Hardin, Don Redman, Jimmie Lunceford and more.

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00:19:13

The musical legacy of the Phyllis Wheatley YWCA

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2025/06/15

In April of 2025, a new Indiana state historical marker was placed in the Indiana Avenue neighborhood honoring the history of the Phillis Wheatley YWCA. During the era of segregation, it was a crucial institution for Black women in Indianapolis, providing a safe space for community, education, and advocacy, and was one of the neighborhood’s premier classical music venues. Listen to rare recordings from artists who performed there in this episode.

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00:35:58

Exploring the history of female impersonators on the...

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2025/06/08

Celebrate Pride month by looking back at the history of female impersonators and drag queens on the Avenue. Listen to rare recordings featuring the work of female impersonators connected to the Avenue scene, along with interviews featuring Avenue artists who worked alongside them.

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00:16:41

Remembering Naptown funk musician DeMorris “DeGe” Smith

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2025/06/01

In May of 2025, the Indianapolis keyboardist DeMorris “DeGe” Smith passed away. Smith was a beloved figure in the Naptown funk scene, known for his soulful keyboard work and his dedication to the local music community. Join us as we pay tribute to Smith with music featuring his work as a funk keyboardist.

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00:36:48

Phil Ranelin – Part 3: Remembering his work and...

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2025/05/25

Enjoy the final episode in our three-part series exploring the music of Phil Ranelin, a legendary Indianapolis jazz trombonist. On this edition, Ranelin will discuss his lifelong friendship with jazz star Freddie Hubbard.

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00:32:54

Phil Ranelin – Part 2: Reflecting on his work with...

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2025/05/18

Phil Ranelin reflects on his work with Wes Montgomery and performing on Indiana Avenue. He will also discuss how his work has been embraced by a new generation of musicians, including Madlib, Kamasi Washington, and Carlos Niño.

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00:29:09

Phil Ranelin – Part 1: New releases and return to...

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2025/05/11

Celebrate the anniversary of Phil Ranelin’s birthday by exploring his work in music. Listen to a recent interview he recorded with WFYI’s Kyle Long, along with classic recordings from his discography and recent releases, including "The Found Tapes: Live in Los Angeles” and “Tribe 2000.”

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00:52:14

The early years of Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign’s...

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2025/05/04

This week on Echoes of Indiana, we're joined by bassist and Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign co-founder Lester Johnson to reflect on his early years in music.

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00:19:11

Naptown pianists Herve Duerson and Turner Parrish

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2025/04/27

Listen to music from Herve Duerson and Turner Parrish, two important pianists who were active in the Indianapolis scene during the 1920s and ’30s.

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00:47:44

Indianapolis music legends discuss the history of...

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2025/04/20

WFYI recently hosted a screening of the new PBS documentary WE WANT THE FUNK! at the Kan-Kan Cinema. The film explores the history of funk music, from its early jazz roots to its rise into popular culture. Before the screening, WFYI’s Kyle Long moderated a panel discussion. Listen to excerpts from that conversation and music from legendary Indianapolis funk bands.

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00:18:07

Indiana Avenue’s Bohemian Club

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2025/04/13

During the mid-20th Century, social clubs played a large role in the Black music scene of Indianapolis, hosting major concerts and dances across the city. One of the earliest to make an impact was The Bohemian Club. Celebrate its history by listening to music from artists who performed at their events.

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00:14:49

Freddie Hubbard rap samples

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2025/04/06

Celebrate the birthday of iconic jazz trumpet player, Freddie Hubbard, born in Indianapolis in 1938. Hubbard’s technical mastery of the trumpet earned widespread critical acclaim, and his influence extends beyond jazz, shaping hip-hop as well. His recordings have been sampled by some of rap’s most respected artists, including A Tribe Called Quest, Raekwon, Common, J Dilla, and MF DOOM.

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00:13:23

Roy Ayers’ Avenue connections

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2025/03/30

The legendary jazz musician Roy Ayers passed away earlier this year. Born in Los Angeles, California in 1940, he is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in jazz, funk, and soul music. On this episode, listen to music featuring Ayers’ work with Naptown musicians.

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00:15:50

The early blues women of Naptown

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2025/03/23

Celebrate Women’s History Month with music featuring the early blues women of Naptown during the 1920s and ‘30s.

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00:17:54

The soul women of Indiana Avenue

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2025/03/16

Celebrate Women’s History Month with music from the soul women of Indiana Avenue, including Debbie Nelson, Pam Tanner, Elaine Livingston, Josephine Cheatham, Care Package, Charlotte Bailey, and more.

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00:15:51

Hazel Johnson's Women in Jazz festival

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2025/03/09

Celebrate Women’s History Month as we look back at Hazel Johnson’s Women in Jazz festival. It ran from 1986 to 1991 at the Madam Walker Theatre and featured many important women from the Indianapolis jazz scene. Listen to music from artists who performed there, including never-before-heard live recordings of Hazel Johnson.

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00:16:42

The best of The Hampton Sisters

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2025/03/02

Celebrate Women’s History Month with music from The Hampton Sisters, a legendary Indianapolis jazz quartet featuring Dawn, Virtue, Carmelita, and Aletra Hampton. The Hampton Sisters formed as an independent band during World War 2, when many male musicians were serving in the Armed Forces.

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00:16:32

Indiana Avenue Stomp – The music of Montana Taylor

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2025/02/23

Explore the music of Arthur “Montana” Taylor, an important blues and boogie-woogie pianist who performed on Indiana Avenue during the 1920s. Montana is best known for a series of recordings he made in 1929 with the Vocalion Record Company. Among those recordings was an instrumental composition titled “Indiana Avenue Stomp”.

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00:11:32

The complete Pookie Johnson - Part 3

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2025/02/16

Listen to the final episode in a three-part series exploring the complete works of Alonzo "Pookie" Johnson, a legendary Indianapolis jazz saxophonist. We’ll share music from Johnson’s 1996 album “Legacy” and his 2003 recording with The Hampton Sisters.

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00:11:31

The complete Pookie Johnson - Part 2

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2025/02/09

Listen to the second episode of our three-part series exploring the complete works Alonzo "Pookie" Johnson, a legendary Indianapolis jazz saxophonist. This episode includes rare and unreleased recordings featuring Johnson’s work with Uncle Funkenstein, Jimmy Coe, Billy Wooten, and Steve Allee.

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