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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
Thursday
December 8, 2022
8:00PM | WFYI 90.1 FM
Sunday
December 11, 2022
7:00PM | WFYI 90.1 FM
Thursday
December 15, 2022
8:00PM | WFYI 90.1 FM
Sunday
December 18, 2022
7:00PM | WFYI 90.1 FM
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Avenue Rap Samples Pt. 4
December 2, 2022
We continue our ongoing look at the use of Indiana Avenue music samples in hip-hop.
The Avenue on Blue Note Pt. 2
December 2, 2022
We continue our exploration of the Avenue’s contribution to Blue Note Records.
The Avenue on Blue Note Pt. 1
November 20, 2022
Enjoy music by Avenue artists who performed on the jazz label Blue Note Records.
The Avenue Plays the Numbers
November 11, 2022
Learn all about the numbers, an illegal lottery game that thrived on the Avenue.
Halloween on the Avenue
November 4, 2022
Explore how Indiana Avenue residents celebrated Halloween through movies, music and more. ...
Pharoah Sanders and the Jazz Masters of Indiana Avenue
October 27, 2022
Explore jazz saxophonist Pharoah Sanders' connection to the jazz masters of the Avenue.
Remembering Art Rosenbaum
October 21, 2022
Celebrate the life and work of the Grammy-winning Indianapolis folklorist Art Rosenbaum.
Naptown Legends: Everett Greene Pt. 2
October 14, 2022
We continue our conversation with legendary jazz vocalist Everett Greene.
Naptown Legends: Everett Greene Pt. 1
October 7, 2022
Meet the legendary jazz and gospel vocalist, Everett Greene.
Classical Musical Pioneers of the Avenue
September 30, 2022
Meet the classical music pioneers of the Avenue, including Carol Brice and David Baker.
Avenue Connections: John Coltrane
September 22, 2022
Discover the Indiana Avenue connections of John Coltrane.
Naptown Legends: Creed Taylor Pt. 2
September 16, 2022
This week we continue our tribute to the legendary jazz producer Creed Taylor.
Naptown Legends: Creed Taylor Pt. 1
September 8, 2022
Explore Indy jazz producer Creed Taylor's work with the iconic guitarist Wes Montgomery. ...
The Guitar Landscape of Wes Montgomery’s Indianapolis
September 2, 2022
Meet the Avenue guitarists that influenced Wes Montgomery's style and sound.
More Forgotten Legends of the Avenue
August 26, 2022
This week we continue our ongoing series celebrating the forgotten legends of the Avenue. ...
Naptown Legends: Carl Perkins Pt. 2
August 19, 2022
Part two of our tribute to the Indy-born jazz piano legend Carl Perkins.
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...
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