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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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Avenue musicians in Europe

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/05/19

Listen to music and interviews from Indianapolis musicians who lived and worked in Europe. including Slide Hampton, Paul Weeden, Charles Tyler, Claudia Polley, George Chandler and The Presidents.

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00:19:24

The rock and roll legends of The Avenue

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/05/12

A tribute to the Black rock and roll legends of Indianapolis ahead of The I Made Rock and Roll festival that comes to Downtown Indianapolis this month.

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00:25:50

Celebrating the music of Funk Inc.'s Steve Weakley -...

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/05/05

The final episode in our three-part series celebrating the music of guitarist Steve Weakley, one of the greatest living legends of Indianapolis music.

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00:33:27

Celebrating the music of Funk Inc.'s Steve Weakley -...

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/04/28

The second episode in our three-part series celebrating the music of guitarist Steve Weakley, one of the greatest living legends of Indianapolis music. We'll focus on his work with the soul jazz band Funk Inc.

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Celebrating the music of Funk Inc.'s Steve Weakley -...

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/04/21

The first episode in our three-part series celebrating the music of guitarist Steve Weakley, one of the greatest living legends of Indianapolis music.

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00:19:34

The music of Al Coleman and The 3 Souls

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/04/14

Listen to music from The 3 Souls as we celebrate the life of Albert Coleman, a legendary Indianapolis jazz drummer and entrepreneur who passed away earlier this year at the age of 96.

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00:16:21

Enoch "Sonny Boy" Williams

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/04/07

Learn about the life and music of Enoch “Sonny Boy” Williams, a rhythm & blues pianist and vocalist from Indianapolis.

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00:51:28

The return of Merging Traffic

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/03/31

Learn about the history of Merging Traffic, an influential jazz fusion band that thrived in Indianapolis during the 1970s. Listen to interviews with members Kenny Simms, George Benn, and Ricky Knox and rare unreleased recordings from the group.

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00:17:26

The Naptown Boogie Woogie Queen

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/03/24

Celebrate Women’s History Month with music from the “Boogie Woogie Queen” Christine Chatman. Her 1944 debut single “Naptown Boogie”, was a tribute to the city that helped launch her career.

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00:15:04

Legendary Jazz Women of Indiana Avenue

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/03/17

Celebrate Women’s History Month by learning about the legendary jazz women of Indiana Avenue. Listen to classic music from Indianapolis women who made historical contributions to jazz, including Debbie Andrews, Sarah McLawler, Flo Garvin and the Hampton Sisters.

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00:19:04

Bobby Lewis - Naptown's biggest rock and roll star

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/03/10

Explore the music of Bobby Lewis, Indianapolis’ biggest rock and roll star. His 1961 single “Tossin’ and Turnin’” topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 7 straight weeks.

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00:18:40

Millard Lee - From the Avenue to B.B. King

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/03/03

Explore the music of the pianist and bandleader Millard Lee, an unsung Indianapolis music legend. Lee is best known for his collaboration with the blues star B.B. King. Lee worked as a keyboardist and bandleader for King from the mid-1950s, until his death in 1961.

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00:17:24

The music of Larry Liggett

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/02/25

Explore the music of the late Indianapolis saxophonist, band leader, and music educator Larry Liggett, including his work for the legendary Chicago label Chess Records.

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00:29:53

Wes Montgomery Live in Naptown

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/02/18

Celebrate Wes Bound: The Genius of Wes Montgomery by listening to classic recordings of Wes Montgomery's performances in Indianapolis. And hear from Indianapolis musicians who performed with Wes, including Phil Ranelin, Everett Greene, Wanda Stafford, Jimmy Gilford and Johnny Shacklett.

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00:28:42

Thurston Harris – Indianapolis' first rock and roll star

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/02/11

On this week’s show, we’ll explore the music of Thurston Harris, Indianapolis’ first rock and roll star. He’s best known for his recording of “Little Bitty Pretty One,” a Top 10 hit in 1957.

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00:25:13

Naptown Gospel Classics

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2024/02/04

Classic Naptown gospel music, featuring rare recordings from the quartets, choirs, and songwriters that made history in the Circle City. Plus, interviews with Indianapolis gospel artists M.L. Allen, Reggie Gammon, Reverend Dennis Freeman, Henry Hinch, Everett Greene, and more.

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00:23:45

The Ink Spots' influence on rock and roll

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/01/28

Explore the Ink Spots’ influence on rock and roll. The only Indianapolis act to be inducted into the Rock and Hall of Fame, the Ink Spots remain one of the most influential acts to emerge from the Avenue.

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Les McCann and Leroy Vinnegar

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/01/21

We’re celebrating the life and music of Les McCann by listening to his work with the Indianapolis bass player Leroy Vinnegar.

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Best of 2023 - Part 2

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2024/01/14

Part two of our look back at some of our favorite music and interviews of 2023. Indianapolis music legends Rodney Stepp and Allen “Turk” Burke will discuss their work with The Spinners, and R&B vocalist Debbie Nelson will share her memories of growing up on the Avenue.

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Best of 2023 - Part 1

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/01/07

This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll look back at some of our favorite music and interviews of 2023. Tune in for words and music from Phil Ranelin, George Chandler, Claudia Polley, and more.

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