Echoes of Indiana Avenue

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

February 1, 2026
7:00PM | WFYI 90.1 FM

Thursday

February 5, 2026
8:00PM | WFYI 90.1 FM

Sunday

February 8, 2026
7:00PM | WFYI 90.1 FM

Thursday

February 12, 2026
8:00PM | WFYI 90.1 FM

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Bandleader, teacher, and saxophonist Larry Liggett
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Bandleader, teacher, and saxophonist Larry Liggett
January 25, 2026

Explore the music of the Indianapolis saxophonist, bandleader, and music educator Larry Leggett,...

The Naptown R&B pioneer Enoch “Sonny Boy” Wiliams
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The Naptown R&B pioneer Enoch “Sonny Boy” Wiliams
January 11, 2026

Listen to music from Enoch “Sonny Boy” Williams, a Rhythm & Blues pianist and...

Indiana Avenue’s Black Christmas Party
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Indiana Avenue’s Black Christmas Party
December 14, 2025

On December 19, 1970, the Indianapolis affiliate of the Southern Leadership Conference’s...

Celebrating Christmas at Sea Ferguson’s Cotton Club
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Celebrating Christmas at Sea Ferguson’s Cotton Club
December 7, 2025

Celebrate the Christmas holiday at Sea Ferguson’s Cotton Club — a legendary Avenue...

Celebrating the musical collaboration of Wes Montgomery and Jimmy Smith
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Celebrating the musical collaboration of Wes Montgomery and Jimmy Smith
November 30, 2025

Celebrate the December birthday of the late, great jazz organist Jimmy Smith by listening to...

ARCHIVES: Rap Songs that Sampled the Avenue
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ARCHIVES: Rap Songs that Sampled the Avenue
November 26, 2025

The music of Indiana Avenue has been sampled dozens of times, by famous artists including Jay-Z,...

Thanksgiving night dances on the Avenue
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Thanksgiving night dances on the Avenue
November 23, 2025

Celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday by looking back at Thanksgiving night concerts and dances...

The early rock and roll heroes of Naptown
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The early rock and roll heroes of Naptown
November 16, 2025

Very few Hoosiers are aware of the Avenue’s important rock and roll history. This week...

ARCHIVES: The Avenue as a Birthplace for Rock and Roll
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ARCHIVES: The Avenue as a Birthplace for Rock and Roll
November 11, 2025

Revisit Indiana Avenue's history as the birthplace of Hoosier rock and roll. Hear live performances...

B.B. King’s connection to Indiana Avenue
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B.B. King’s connection to Indiana Avenue
November 9, 2025

2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of blues icon B.B. King. We'll celebrate his...

Remembering Jack DeJohnette through his work with Freddie Hubbard
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Remembering Jack DeJohnette through his work with Freddie Hubbard
November 2, 2025

On October 26, 2025, the legendary jazz drummer Jack DeJohnette passed away at the age of 83....

The sorrowful blues of Naptown's Brooks Berry
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The sorrowful blues of Naptown's Brooks Berry
October 19, 2025

Explore the music of Brooks Berry, an important Naptown blues vocalist and guitarist. Though...

James Moody and the jazz masters of Indiana Avenue
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James Moody and the jazz masters of Indiana Avenue
October 16, 2025

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of legendary jazz saxophonist and flutist James...

Naptown musicians on King Records
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Naptown musicians on King Records
October 8, 2025

Ahead of the new PBS documentary, “King of Them All: The Story of King Records,”...

The Bebop Society of Indianapolis
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The Bebop Society of Indianapolis
September 28, 2025

Listen to an hour of music celebrating the legacy of The Bebop Society of Indianapolis. Hear...

Celebrating the music of Naptown bassist Heavy Swain – Part 3
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Celebrating the music of Naptown bassist Heavy Swain – Part 3
September 21, 2025

This is the final episode in our three-part series celebrating the work of the bass player...

Celebrating the music of Naptown bassist Heavy Swain – Part 2
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Celebrating the music of Naptown bassist Heavy Swain – Part 2
September 14, 2025

This is the second episode in our three-part series celebrating the work of the bass player...

Celebrating the music of Naptown bassist Heavy Swain – Part 1
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Celebrating the music of Naptown bassist Heavy Swain – Part 1
September 7, 2025

Celebrate the work of the bass player Leonard Wilson Swain Jr., better known as “Heavy”...

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