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Echoes of Indiana Avenue
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.
You can listen to Echoes of Indiana Avenue Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET and Sundays at 7 p.m. ET or subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode!
Radio Schedule
Sunday
August 14, 2022
7:00PM | WFYI 90.1 FM
Thursday
August 18, 2022
8:00PM | WFYI 90.1 FM
Sunday
August 21, 2022
7:00PM | WFYI 90.1 FM
Thursday
August 25, 2022
8:00PM | WFYI 90.1 FM
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Naptown Legends: Carl Perkins Pt. 1
August 12, 2022
Part one of our tribute to the legendary Indianapolis jazz pianist Carl Perkins.
Naptown Legends: Sarah McLawler
August 5, 2022
Celebrate the August birthday of the legendary Naptown musician Sarah McLawler. During her...
Naptown Legends: Jimmy Wormick
July 28, 2022
This week we’ll pay tribute to Jimmy Wormick, a legendary Naptown jazz trombonist.
Naptown Legends: Clifford Ratliff
July 21, 2022
Enjoy an hour of words and music from the great Naptown jazz trumpeter Clifford Ratliff.
Remembering Steve Odle
July 15, 2022
Celebrate the life and music of Steve Odle, lead vocalist for the Indianapolis soul music group...
The Avenue After Hours
July 8, 2022
During the mid-20th Century, the fun on Indiana Avenue didn’t stop at closing time.
Avenue Connections: Brother Jack McDuff
July 1, 2022
Brother Jack McDuff is one of the most celebrated jazz organists in music history, but few...
Female Impersonators on the Avenue
June 24, 2022
Nearly every club on the Avenue featured drag queens and trans performers - billed as female...
The Indiana Juneteenth Freedom Music Festival
June 16, 2022
This week we preview the Indiana Juneteenth Freedom Music Festival.
Avenue Rap Samples Pt. 3
June 9, 2022
This week, we’ll continue our ongoing look at the use of Avenue music samples in hip-hop....
The Indianapolis Recorder’s Dream Band Contest
June 3, 2022
This week we’ll look back at the Indianapolis Recorder’s “Dream Band” contest, which...
Indiana Avenue’s Torch Singers
May 27, 2022
This week we explore torch songs – songs lamenting unrequited or lost loves. Featuring an...
Dewayne Garvin: The Legend of the Funky Buzzard
May 15, 2022
A tribute to the late Naptown drummer Dewayne Garvin, better known as the “Funky Buzzard."...
Avenue Artists at Chess Records
May 13, 2022
Chicago’s Chess Records is known worldwide for releasing classic blues and rock and roll...
Growing Up on the Avenue: David Williams
May 6, 2022
Author David Williams discusses his latest work “African-Americans in Indianapolis."
Naptown Legends: Johnny Shacklett Pt. 2
April 29, 2022
We continue our tribute to guitarist Johnny Shacklett - one of the greatest living legends...
Naptown Legends: Johnny Shacklett Pt. 1
April 22, 2022
Johnny Shacklett, one of Naptown's greatest living legends, joins us to share memories of working...
The Forgotten Legends of the Avenue
April 14, 2022
They may be unfamiliar to listeners today - but during their prime, artists like Slim Green,...
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