<?xml version="1.0"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" xml:lang="en-US"><channel><title>Echoes of Indiana Avenue</title><description>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.</description><language>en-us</language><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio</link><image><url>https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_rss/current/echoes-of-indiana-avenue-2024-square.jpg</url><title>Echoes of Indiana Avenue</title><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio</link></image><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_rss/current/echoes-of-indiana-avenue-2024-square.jpg" /><atom:link href="https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><atom:link href="https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio" rel="alternate" type="text/html" /><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 23:24:13 -0400</pubDate><copyright>2026 WFYI Public Media</copyright><atom:updated>2026-03-10T23:24:13-04:00</atom:updated><itunes:category text="News" /><googleplay:category text="News" /><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:author>WFYI Public Media</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</itunes:email><itunes:name>WFYI Public Media</itunes:name></itunes:owner><item><title>Exploring John Coltrane’s connections to Indiana Avenue</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of John Coltrane, one of the most influential musicians in jazz history. Join guest host Rodney Stepp as we celebrate Coltrane’s centennial by exploring his connections to Indiana Avenue.

	Indianapolis musicians were part of Coltrane’s story from the very beginning. Coltrane credited the Naptown bandleader Joe Webb with providing one of his first professional gigs. Coltrane himself appeared on the Avenue at least twice during his career, including a week-long residency at the Chateau de Count &amp; Eve.

	Join us for music exploring Coltrane’s work with Naptown musicians including Joe Mitchell, Freddie Hubbard, J.J. Johnson, Ray Appleton, and Buddy Montgomery.
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	2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of John Coltrane, one of the most influential musicians in jazz history. Join guest host Rodney Stepp as we celebrate Coltrane’s centennial by exploring his connections to Indiana Avenue.

	Indianapolis musicians were part of Coltrane’s story from the very beginning. Coltrane credited the Naptown bandleader Joe Webb with providing one of his first professional gigs. Coltrane himself appeared on the Avenue at least twice during his career, including a week-long residency at the Chateau de Count &amp; Eve.

	Join us for music exploring Coltrane’s work with Naptown musicians including Joe Mitchell, Freddie Hubbard, J.J. Johnson, Ray Appleton, and Buddy Montgomery.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of John Coltrane, one of the most influential musicians in jazz history. Join guest host Rodney Stepp as we celebrate Coltrane’s centennial by exploring his connections to Indiana Avenue. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of John Coltrane, one of the most influential musicians in jazz history. Join guest host Rodney Stepp as we celebrate Coltrane’s centennial by exploring his connections to Indiana Avenue. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/exploring-john-coltranes-connections-to-indiana-avenue</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2026-03-08T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20260310232252-Podcast-0308-2026-Echoes-Coltrane.mp3" length="20710081" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20260310232252-Podcast-0308-2026-Echoes-Coltrane.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="20710081"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:21:34</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/03-08-2026-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/03-08-2026-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="78552" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/exploring-john-coltranes-connections-to-indiana-avenue</guid></item><item><title>Remembering Indianapolis gospel artist M.L. Allen Jr. of The Wandering Travelers</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Celebrate the life and legacy of M.L. Allen Jr., a legendary Indianapolis gospel songwriter and guitarist who passed away on January 26 at the age of 89.

	Allen’s music helped shape the sound of gospel in Indianapolis, beginning with his rise in the 1950s alongside the Wandering Travelers of Indianapolis. For over 15 years, the group performed in neighborhood churches across Naptown—from Indiana Avenue to Haughville and Martindale-Brightwood—leaving a lasting mark on the city’s gospel scene. After the Wandering Travelers dissolved, Allen continued performing as a solo artist, accompanying himself on his guitar, “Magic.” Beyond music, he was a successful entrepreneur, owning a record shop and a dry cleaner in Haughville, and a devoted mentor, opening a karate studio and teaching at the Boys and Girls Club.
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	Celebrate the life and legacy of M.L. Allen Jr., a legendary Indianapolis gospel songwriter and guitarist who passed away on January 26 at the age of 89.

	Allen’s music helped shape the sound of gospel in Indianapolis, beginning with his rise in the 1950s alongside the Wandering Travelers of Indianapolis. For over 15 years, the group performed in neighborhood churches across Naptown—from Indiana Avenue to Haughville and Martindale-Brightwood—leaving a lasting mark on the city’s gospel scene. After the Wandering Travelers dissolved, Allen continued performing as a solo artist, accompanying himself on his guitar, “Magic.” Beyond music, he was a successful entrepreneur, owning a record shop and a dry cleaner in Haughville, and a devoted mentor, opening a karate studio and teaching at the Boys and Girls Club.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Celebrate the life and legacy of M.L. Allen Jr., a legendary Indianapolis gospel songwriter and guitarist who passed away on January 26 at the age of 89.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Celebrate the life and legacy of M.L. Allen Jr., a legendary Indianapolis gospel songwriter and guitarist who passed away on January 26 at the age of 89.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/remembering-indianapolis-gospel-artist-ml-allen-jr-of-the-wandering-travelers</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2026-03-01T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20260304143335-Podcast-2026_03_01_ECHOES.mp3" length="17574520" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20260304143335-Podcast-2026_03_01_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="17574520"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:18:18</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/03-01-2026-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/03-01-2026-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="75625" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/remembering-indianapolis-gospel-artist-ml-allen-jr-of-the-wandering-travelers</guid></item><item><title>The original talking bass - Orville “Hoppy” Jones and the Ink Spots</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Celebrate the life and music of Orville “Hoppy” Jones, a founding member of the Ink Spots, a legendary vocal group with roots in the Indiana Avenue scene.  

	As the Ink Spots’ bass vocalist, Hoppy developed a unique “talking bass” — a spoken-word recitation that helped define the group’s sound. Immensely popular with listeners in the late 1930s and 1940s, its rhythmic, narrative delivery has led some music historians to describe Hoppy as a forerunner of later spoken-word and rap traditions. 

	Though his life was cut tragically short at age 39, Hoppy left behind a sound and a style that helped shape American popular music.
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	Celebrate the life and music of Orville “Hoppy” Jones, a founding member of the Ink Spots, a legendary vocal group with roots in the Indiana Avenue scene.  

	As the Ink Spots’ bass vocalist, Hoppy developed a unique “talking bass” — a spoken-word recitation that helped define the group’s sound. Immensely popular with listeners in the late 1930s and 1940s, its rhythmic, narrative delivery has led some music historians to describe Hoppy as a forerunner of later spoken-word and rap traditions. 

	Though his life was cut tragically short at age 39, Hoppy left behind a sound and a style that helped shape American popular music.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Celebrate the life and music of Orville “Hoppy” Jones, a founding member of the Ink Spots, a legendary vocal group with roots in the Indiana Avenue scene.  Hoppy developed a unique “talking bass” — a spoken-word recitation that helped define the group’s sound. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Celebrate the life and music of Orville “Hoppy” Jones, a founding member of the Ink Spots, a legendary vocal group with roots in the Indiana Avenue scene.  Hoppy developed a unique “talking bass” — a spoken-word recitation that helped define the group’s sound. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-original-talking-bass-orville-hoppy-jones-and-the-ink-spots</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2026-02-08T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20260209144739-Podcast-2026_02_08_ECHOES.mp3" length="20619856" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20260209144739-Podcast-2026_02_08_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="20619856"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:21:28</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/02-08-2026-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/02-08-2026-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="75519" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-original-talking-bass-orville-hoppy-jones-and-the-ink-spots</guid></item><item><title>Bandleader, teacher, and saxophonist Larry Liggett</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Explore the music of the Indianapolis saxophonist, bandleader, and music educator Larry Leggett, known professionally as Larry Liggett. We’ll share rare recordings from Liggett, including his work for the legendary Chicago label Chess Records. 

	Larry Liggett was born in Brazil, Indiana in 1921. He began playing music at an early age. At 10-years-old, he became the youngest member of the Brazil High School Marching Band. He continued to distinguish himself in college, becoming the first Black musician in the symphonic band and orchestra, at Indiana State University. 

	Liggett moved to Indianapolis during the 1940s and began teaching at Crispus Attucks High School in 1948. He continued working in the Indianapolis Public School system for the next 40 years. During that time, Liggett was performing jazz music at nightclubs across Indianapolis. Liggett also enjoyed success as a recording artist. During the 1950s, his recordings for Chess received national airplay. 

	In 2004 his contributions to Indiana music were acknowledged by the Indianapolis Jazz Foundation, who inducted Liggett into the Indianapolis Jazz Hall of Fame.
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	Explore the music of the Indianapolis saxophonist, bandleader, and music educator Larry Leggett, known professionally as Larry Liggett. We’ll share rare recordings from Liggett, including his work for the legendary Chicago label Chess Records. 

	Larry Liggett was born in Brazil, Indiana in 1921. He began playing music at an early age. At 10-years-old, he became the youngest member of the Brazil High School Marching Band. He continued to distinguish himself in college, becoming the first Black musician in the symphonic band and orchestra, at Indiana State University. 

	Liggett moved to Indianapolis during the 1940s and began teaching at Crispus Attucks High School in 1948. He continued working in the Indianapolis Public School system for the next 40 years. During that time, Liggett was performing jazz music at nightclubs across Indianapolis. Liggett also enjoyed success as a recording artist. During the 1950s, his recordings for Chess received national airplay. 

	In 2004 his contributions to Indiana music were acknowledged by the Indianapolis Jazz Foundation, who inducted Liggett into the Indianapolis Jazz Hall of Fame.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Explore the music of the Indianapolis saxophonist, bandleader, and music educator Larry Leggett, known professionally as Larry Liggett. In 2004, his contributions to Indiana music were acknowledged by the Indianapolis Jazz Foundation, which inducted Liggett into the Indianapolis Jazz Hall of Fame. We’ll share rare recordings, including his work for the legendary Chicago label Chess Records. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Explore the music of the Indianapolis saxophonist, bandleader, and music educator Larry Leggett, known professionally as Larry Liggett. In 2004, his contributions to Indiana music were acknowledged by the Indianapolis Jazz Foundation, which inducted Liggett into the Indianapolis Jazz Hall of Fame. We’ll share rare recordings, including his work for the legendary Chicago label Chess Records. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/bandleader-teacher-and-saxophonist-larry-liggett</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2026-01-25T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20260128182258-Podcast-0125-2026Echoes.mp3" length="17029819" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20260128182258-Podcast-0125-2026Echoes.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="17029819"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:17:44</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/01-25-2026-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/01-25-2026-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="132090" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/bandleader-teacher-and-saxophonist-larry-liggett</guid></item><item><title>The Naptown R&amp;B pioneer Enoch “Sonny Boy” Wiliams</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Listen to music from Enoch “Sonny Boy” Williams, a Rhythm &amp; Blues pianist and vocalist from Indianapolis. 

	Williams was born in London, Kentucky in 1917, but he was raised in Indianapolis. He began performing professionally in 1935, quickly establishing himself as a regular presence at Indiana Avenue venues including The Cotton Club, The Rhumboogie, and Sunset Terrace, where he became known for his energetic piano playing and engaging vocal style.

	In the early 1940s, Williams achieved national recognition through a series of recordings made for Decca Records. Among his most remembered records was the 1943 single “Reverse the Charges,” which became a modest hit. The song was influential enough that later artists such as Bud Powell and Etta Jones recorded their own versions.
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	Listen to music from Enoch “Sonny Boy” Williams, a Rhythm &amp; Blues pianist and vocalist from Indianapolis. 

	Williams was born in London, Kentucky in 1917, but he was raised in Indianapolis. He began performing professionally in 1935, quickly establishing himself as a regular presence at Indiana Avenue venues including The Cotton Club, The Rhumboogie, and Sunset Terrace, where he became known for his energetic piano playing and engaging vocal style.

	In the early 1940s, Williams achieved national recognition through a series of recordings made for Decca Records. Among his most remembered records was the 1943 single “Reverse the Charges,” which became a modest hit. The song was influential enough that later artists such as Bud Powell and Etta Jones recorded their own versions.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Listen to music from Enoch “Sonny Boy” Williams, a Rhythm &amp; Blues pianist and vocalist from Indianapolis. He began performing professionally in 1935, quickly establishing himself as a regular presence at Indiana Avenue venues.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Listen to music from Enoch “Sonny Boy” Williams, a Rhythm &amp; Blues pianist and vocalist from Indianapolis. He began performing professionally in 1935, quickly establishing himself as a regular presence at Indiana Avenue venues.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-naptown-randb-pioneer-enoch-sonny-boy-wiliams</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2026-01-11T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20260114172013-Podcast-2024_01_11_ECHOES.mp3" length="15699001" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20260114172013-Podcast-2024_01_11_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="15699001"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:16:21</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/01-11-2026-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/01-11-2026-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="63128" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-naptown-randb-pioneer-enoch-sonny-boy-wiliams</guid></item><item><title>Indiana Avenue’s Black Christmas Party</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	On December 19, 1970, the Indianapolis affiliate of the Southern Leadership Conference’s Operation Breadbasket held a “Black Christmas Parade” on Indiana Avenue. The parade featured marching bands, floats, and local celebrities. The grand marshal of the parade was the Soul Saint, an Afrocentric version of Santa Claus.

	The “Black Christmas Parade” was part of a full day of events that also included a keynote speech by Reverend Jesse Jackson. The day ended with a “Black Christmas Party” at Foster’s Motor Lodge, featuring some of the greatest funk and soul bands in Indianapolis, including the Highlighters, the Moonlighters, the Turner Brothers, Indy 5, the Perfections, and others.

	The purpose of the “Black Christmas Parade” went beyond spreading holiday cheer. A spokesperson for Operation Breadbasket said the parade was created to raise awareness of the services and products available through local Black business owners and to develop a sense of Black pride within the Indianapolis community.

	Listen to a tribute to the “Black Christmas Parade,” featuring an hour of music from Indianapolis funk bands that performed at the event.
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	On December 19, 1970, the Indianapolis affiliate of the Southern Leadership Conference’s Operation Breadbasket held a “Black Christmas Parade” on Indiana Avenue. The parade featured marching bands, floats, and local celebrities. The grand marshal of the parade was the Soul Saint, an Afrocentric version of Santa Claus.

	The “Black Christmas Parade” was part of a full day of events that also included a keynote speech by Reverend Jesse Jackson. The day ended with a “Black Christmas Party” at Foster’s Motor Lodge, featuring some of the greatest funk and soul bands in Indianapolis, including the Highlighters, the Moonlighters, the Turner Brothers, Indy 5, the Perfections, and others.

	The purpose of the “Black Christmas Parade” went beyond spreading holiday cheer. A spokesperson for Operation Breadbasket said the parade was created to raise awareness of the services and products available through local Black business owners and to develop a sense of Black pride within the Indianapolis community.

	Listen to a tribute to the “Black Christmas Parade,” featuring an hour of music from Indianapolis funk bands that performed at the event.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On December 19, 1970, the Indianapolis affiliate of the Southern Leadership Conference’s Operation Breadbasket held a “Black Christmas Parade” on Indiana Avenue. Listen to a tribute to the parade, featuring an hour of music from Indianapolis funk bands that performed there. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[On December 19, 1970, the Indianapolis affiliate of the Southern Leadership Conference’s Operation Breadbasket held a “Black Christmas Parade” on Indiana Avenue. Listen to a tribute to the parade, featuring an hour of music from Indianapolis funk bands that performed there. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/indiana-avenues-black-christmas-party</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-12-14T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20251217211256-Podcast-2025_12_14_ECHOES.mp3" length="16847553" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20251217211256-Podcast-2025_12_14_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="16847553"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:17:33</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/12-14-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/12-14-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="94901" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/indiana-avenues-black-christmas-party</guid></item><item><title>Celebrating Christmas at Sea Ferguson’s Cotton Club</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Celebrate the Christmas holiday at Sea Ferguson’s Cotton Club — a legendary Avenue nightclub that hosted the greatest stars in American music, from Ray Charles to Louis Armstrong.

	Along with his brother, Denver Ferguson, Sea played a key role in shaping the Avenue’s entertainment scene. Sea was born in Brownsville, Kentucky, in December of 1899. He came to Indianapolis during the 1920s, and by the 1930s, he had become one of the most prominent businessmen on the Avenue.

	His influence as a civic leader in Naptown was recognized in 1938, when Sea was voted “Mayor of Bronzeville” — an informal title used in Black communities during segregation for someone who held real power and leadership in everyday life, at a time when official political power was often out of reach.

	Today, Sea is best remembered for his connection to the Avenue music scene. In 1931, he opened the Trianon Ballroom. The club’s official grand opening took place on Christmas Eve of that year. The ballroom occupied the third floor of a building located at the corner of Vermont and Senate Streets. In 1933, Sea expanded to the first floor, opening a restaurant and bar called the Cotton Club. Before long, the name “Cotton Club” stuck, and locals used it to describe the entire building — not just the bar.

	Sea Ferguson hosted legendary concerts at the club, and on this week’s show, we’ll celebrate the season by listening to holiday music from the artists who performed there, including Fats Waller, Ray Charles, Big Maybelle, Charles Brown, Louis Armstrong, Lowell Fulson, and more.
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	Celebrate the Christmas holiday at Sea Ferguson’s Cotton Club — a legendary Avenue nightclub that hosted the greatest stars in American music, from Ray Charles to Louis Armstrong.

	Along with his brother, Denver Ferguson, Sea played a key role in shaping the Avenue’s entertainment scene. Sea was born in Brownsville, Kentucky, in December of 1899. He came to Indianapolis during the 1920s, and by the 1930s, he had become one of the most prominent businessmen on the Avenue.

	His influence as a civic leader in Naptown was recognized in 1938, when Sea was voted “Mayor of Bronzeville” — an informal title used in Black communities during segregation for someone who held real power and leadership in everyday life, at a time when official political power was often out of reach.

	Today, Sea is best remembered for his connection to the Avenue music scene. In 1931, he opened the Trianon Ballroom. The club’s official grand opening took place on Christmas Eve of that year. The ballroom occupied the third floor of a building located at the corner of Vermont and Senate Streets. In 1933, Sea expanded to the first floor, opening a restaurant and bar called the Cotton Club. Before long, the name “Cotton Club” stuck, and locals used it to describe the entire building — not just the bar.

	Sea Ferguson hosted legendary concerts at the club, and on this week’s show, we’ll celebrate the season by listening to holiday music from the artists who performed there, including Fats Waller, Ray Charles, Big Maybelle, Charles Brown, Louis Armstrong, Lowell Fulson, and more.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Celebrate the Christmas holiday at Sea Ferguson’s Cotton Club — a legendary Avenue nightclub that hosted the greatest stars in American music, from Ray Charles to Louis Armstrong.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Celebrate the Christmas holiday at Sea Ferguson’s Cotton Club — a legendary Avenue nightclub that hosted the greatest stars in American music, from Ray Charles to Louis Armstrong.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/celebrating-christmas-at-sea-fergusons-cotton-club</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-12-07T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20251211113454-Podcast-2025_12_07_ECHOES.mp3" length="18142945" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20251211113454-Podcast-2025_12_07_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="18142945"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:18:53</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/12-07-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/12-07-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="91964" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/celebrating-christmas-at-sea-fergusons-cotton-club</guid></item><item><title>Celebrating the musical collaboration of Wes Montgomery and Jimmy Smith</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Celebrate the December birthday of the late, great jazz organist Jimmy Smith by listening to his recordings with the Avenue jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery.

	Jimmy Smith was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania, in 1928. He began his career on piano before switching to the organ in the early 1950s, developing a revolutionary sound that blended bebop and blues with deep gospel roots. In 1956, Smith signed with Blue Note Records, where he quickly became a sensation with groundbreaking albums like The Sermon, Back at the Chicken Shack, and Midnight Special. Today, Jimmy Smith is recognized as one of the most influential musicians in the history of jazz—and the most important figure in establishing the Hammond B-3 organ as a leading instrument in the genre.

	Jimmy Smith performed on Indiana Avenue in 1961 at the Pink Poodle nightclub. But his strongest connection to Naptown came in 1966, when he entered the studio with guitarist Wes Montgomery. Those sessions produced two albums: Jimmy &amp; Wes: The Dynamic Duo and The Further Adventures of Jimmy and Wes. At the time, Jimmy Smith and Wes Montgomery were two of the most recognizable instrumental voices in jazz, each with a massive audience of devoted listeners. Expectations were high for their collaboration. Jazz fans were not disappointed. Jimmy and Wes shared a rare chemistry in the studio, and critics have since cited these sessions as some of the finest recordings of Jimmy Smith’s career.
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	Celebrate the December birthday of the late, great jazz organist Jimmy Smith by listening to his recordings with the Avenue jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery.

	Jimmy Smith was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania, in 1928. He began his career on piano before switching to the organ in the early 1950s, developing a revolutionary sound that blended bebop and blues with deep gospel roots. In 1956, Smith signed with Blue Note Records, where he quickly became a sensation with groundbreaking albums like The Sermon, Back at the Chicken Shack, and Midnight Special. Today, Jimmy Smith is recognized as one of the most influential musicians in the history of jazz—and the most important figure in establishing the Hammond B-3 organ as a leading instrument in the genre.

	Jimmy Smith performed on Indiana Avenue in 1961 at the Pink Poodle nightclub. But his strongest connection to Naptown came in 1966, when he entered the studio with guitarist Wes Montgomery. Those sessions produced two albums: Jimmy &amp; Wes: The Dynamic Duo and The Further Adventures of Jimmy and Wes. At the time, Jimmy Smith and Wes Montgomery were two of the most recognizable instrumental voices in jazz, each with a massive audience of devoted listeners. Expectations were high for their collaboration. Jazz fans were not disappointed. Jimmy and Wes shared a rare chemistry in the studio, and critics have since cited these sessions as some of the finest recordings of Jimmy Smith’s career.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Celebrate the December birthday of the late, great jazz organist Jimmy Smith by listening to his recordings with the Avenue jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery.  ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Celebrate the December birthday of the late, great jazz organist Jimmy Smith by listening to his recordings with the Avenue jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery.  ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/celebrating-the-musical-collaboration-of-wes-montgomery-and-jimmy-smith</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-11-30T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20251208140652-Podcast-1130WESMONTGOMERYANDJIMMYSMITH.mp3" length="10596776" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20251208140652-Podcast-1130WESMONTGOMERYANDJIMMYSMITH.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="10596776"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:11:02</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/11-30-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/11-30-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="94334" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/celebrating-the-musical-collaboration-of-wes-montgomery-and-jimmy-smith</guid></item><item><title>ARCHIVES: Rap Songs that Sampled the Avenue</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	The music of Indiana Avenue has been sampled dozens of times, by famous artists including Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, A Tribe Called Quest, and many more. Listen back to this archived episode to hear some of the most sampled artists from the Avenue.
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	The music of Indiana Avenue has been sampled dozens of times, by famous artists including Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, A Tribe Called Quest, and many more. Listen back to this archived episode to hear some of the most sampled artists from the Avenue.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The music of Indiana Avenue has been sampled dozens of times, by famous artists including Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, A Tribe Called Quest, and many more. Listen back to this archived episode to hear some of the most sampled artists from the Avenue.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[The music of Indiana Avenue has been sampled dozens of times, by famous artists including Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, A Tribe Called Quest, and many more. Listen back to this archived episode to hear some of the most sampled artists from the Avenue.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/archives-rap-songs-that-sampled-the-avenue</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:40:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-11-26T10:40:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20251126103356-finalmixdownechoesrapperssamples-noad.mp3" length="5517411" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20251126103356-finalmixdownechoesrapperssamples-noad.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="5517411"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:03:50</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/rap-samples.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/rap-samples.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="78978" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/archives-rap-songs-that-sampled-the-avenue</guid></item><item><title>Thanksgiving night dances on the Avenue</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday by looking back at Thanksgiving night concerts and dances held on Indiana Avenue. For some Avenue residents, Thanksgiving didn’t end at the dinner table. Holiday gatherings often continued late into the night at neighborhood ballrooms and clubs, where music was as important as turkey and pumpkin pie. 

	From the 1940s, to the 1960s, the Avenue’s Thanksgiving stages drew some of the biggest names in American music — including Dinah Washington, Lionel Hampton, Roy Hamilton, and Earl Bostic — along with local favorites, including The Presidents. Join us on this episode, as we revisit those Thanksgiving nights when music, dancing and community were as important as the holiday feast.
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	Celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday by looking back at Thanksgiving night concerts and dances held on Indiana Avenue. For some Avenue residents, Thanksgiving didn’t end at the dinner table. Holiday gatherings often continued late into the night at neighborhood ballrooms and clubs, where music was as important as turkey and pumpkin pie. 

	From the 1940s, to the 1960s, the Avenue’s Thanksgiving stages drew some of the biggest names in American music — including Dinah Washington, Lionel Hampton, Roy Hamilton, and Earl Bostic — along with local favorites, including The Presidents. Join us on this episode, as we revisit those Thanksgiving nights when music, dancing and community were as important as the holiday feast.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday by looking back at Thanksgiving night concerts and dances held on Indiana Avenue. For some Avenue residents, Thanksgiving didn’t end at the dinner table. Holiday gatherings often continued late into the night at neighborhood ballrooms and clubs, where music was as important as turkey and pumpkin pie. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday by looking back at Thanksgiving night concerts and dances held on Indiana Avenue. For some Avenue residents, Thanksgiving didn’t end at the dinner table. Holiday gatherings often continued late into the night at neighborhood ballrooms and clubs, where music was as important as turkey and pumpkin pie. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/thanksgiving-night-dances-on-the-avenue</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-11-23T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20251125125221-Podcast-ECHOES_11_23_2025.mp3" length="17638864" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20251125125221-Podcast-ECHOES_11_23_2025.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="17638864"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:18:21</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/11-23-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/11-23-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="104089" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/thanksgiving-night-dances-on-the-avenue</guid></item><item><title>The early rock and roll heroes of Naptown</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Indiana Avenue played an important role in the development of rock and roll. Artists like Chuck Berry, Little Richard and Fats Domino played their first Indiana concerts on the Avenue, and Naptown artists like the Ink Spots, and Leroy Carr influenced the development of rock and roll. But very few Hoosiers are aware of the Avenue’s important rock and roll history. This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll pay tribute to the early rock and roll heroes of Naptown, including music from Roosevelt Johnson, Toni Cavanaugh, Lois Blaine, Thurston Harris, Tiny Brown, Bobby Lewis and more.
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	Indiana Avenue played an important role in the development of rock and roll. Artists like Chuck Berry, Little Richard and Fats Domino played their first Indiana concerts on the Avenue, and Naptown artists like the Ink Spots, and Leroy Carr influenced the development of rock and roll. But very few Hoosiers are aware of the Avenue’s important rock and roll history. This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll pay tribute to the early rock and roll heroes of Naptown, including music from Roosevelt Johnson, Toni Cavanaugh, Lois Blaine, Thurston Harris, Tiny Brown, Bobby Lewis and more.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Very few Hoosiers are aware of the Avenue’s important rock and roll history. This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll pay tribute to the early rock and roll heroes of Naptown, including music from Roosevelt Johnson, Toni Cavanaugh, Lois Blaine, Thurston Harris, Tiny Brown, Bobby Lewis and more.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Very few Hoosiers are aware of the Avenue’s important rock and roll history. This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll pay tribute to the early rock and roll heroes of Naptown, including music from Roosevelt Johnson, Toni Cavanaugh, Lois Blaine, Thurston Harris, Tiny Brown, Bobby Lewis and more.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-early-rock-and-roll-heroes-of-naptown</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-11-16T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20251124110155-Podcast-11_16_2025_ECHOES.mp3" length="19483101" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20251124110155-Podcast-11_16_2025_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="19483101"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:20:17</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/11-16-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/11-16-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="74338" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-early-rock-and-roll-heroes-of-naptown</guid></item><item><title>ARCHIVES: The Avenue as a Birthplace for Rock and Roll</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Revisit Indiana Avenue's history as the birthplace of Hoosier rock and roll. Hear live performances and recordings of artists like Chuck Berry, the Ink Spots, and Champion Jack Dupree.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	Revisit Indiana Avenue's history as the birthplace of Hoosier rock and roll. Hear live performances and recordings of artists like Chuck Berry, the Ink Spots, and Champion Jack Dupree.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Revisit Indiana Avenue's history as the birthplace of Hoosier rock and roll. Hear live performances and recordings of artists like Chuck Berry, the Ink Spots, and Champion Jack Dupree.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Revisit Indiana Avenue's history as the birthplace of Hoosier rock and roll. Hear live performances and recordings of artists like Chuck Berry, the Ink Spots, and Champion Jack Dupree.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/archives-the-avenue-as-a-birthplace-for-rock-and-roll</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:35:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-11-11T14:35:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20251111142601-FINALechoesrockhistory-noad.mp3" length="5766243" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20251111142601-FINALechoesrockhistory-noad.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="5766243"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:04:00</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echo-21-04-08_TOZci6oX.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echo-21-04-08_TOZci6oX.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="92143" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/archives-the-avenue-as-a-birthplace-for-rock-and-roll</guid></item><item><title>B.B. King’s connection to Indiana Avenue</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of blues icon B.B. King. During his historic career, King made many appearances on the Avenue, including multiple dates at the Sunset Terrace and the Walker Theatre, and his music was shaped by Avenue musicians. This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll celebrate King’s 100th birthday by exploring his connections to Indiana Avenue.

	King’s strongest connection to the Avenue was his association with pianist Millard Lee. Born in Franklin, Indiana, in 1909, Lee began working on Indiana Avenue in the early 1940s. From the mid-1950s until his death in 1961, he served as a keyboardist and bandleader for B.B. King. Lee played on many of King’s greatest recordings and released a series of solo singles on King’s record label.

	King was also deeply influenced by Indianapolis guitarist Bill Jennings. Born in Indianapolis in 1919, Jennings recorded with artists including Brother Jack McDuff, Louis Jordan, Little Willie John, Bill Doggett, and Willis Jackson — helping to bridge swing, blues, R&amp;B, and modern jazz. King named Jennings as one of his favorite guitarists and praised Jennings’ rhythm and technique.
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	2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of blues icon B.B. King. During his historic career, King made many appearances on the Avenue, including multiple dates at the Sunset Terrace and the Walker Theatre, and his music was shaped by Avenue musicians. This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll celebrate King’s 100th birthday by exploring his connections to Indiana Avenue.

	King’s strongest connection to the Avenue was his association with pianist Millard Lee. Born in Franklin, Indiana, in 1909, Lee began working on Indiana Avenue in the early 1940s. From the mid-1950s until his death in 1961, he served as a keyboardist and bandleader for B.B. King. Lee played on many of King’s greatest recordings and released a series of solo singles on King’s record label.

	King was also deeply influenced by Indianapolis guitarist Bill Jennings. Born in Indianapolis in 1919, Jennings recorded with artists including Brother Jack McDuff, Louis Jordan, Little Willie John, Bill Doggett, and Willis Jackson — helping to bridge swing, blues, R&amp;B, and modern jazz. King named Jennings as one of his favorite guitarists and praised Jennings’ rhythm and technique.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of blues icon B.B. King. We'll celebrate his birthday by exploring his connections to Indiana Avenue and its musicians, including multiple dates at the Sunset Terrace and the Walker Theatre. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of blues icon B.B. King. We'll celebrate his birthday by exploring his connections to Indiana Avenue and its musicians, including multiple dates at the Sunset Terrace and the Walker Theatre. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/bb-kings-connection-to-indiana-avenue</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-11-09T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20251114171856-Podcast-ECHOES_2025_11_09.mp3" length="20430114" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20251114171856-Podcast-ECHOES_2025_11_09.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="20430114"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:21:16</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/11-09-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/11-09-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="90513" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/bb-kings-connection-to-indiana-avenue</guid></item><item><title>Remembering Jack DeJohnette through his work with Freddie Hubbard</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	On October 26, 2025, the legendary jazz drummer Jack DeJohnette passed away at the age of 83. DeJohnette was one of the greatest drummers in modern jazz. He released more than 50 albums as a bandleader and appeared on hundreds of recordings as a sideman — including landmark sessions such as Miles Davis’ “Bitches Brew”, Wayne Shorter’s “Super Nova”, and Keith Jarrett’s “Standards”, among many others. DeJohnette also recorded six classic albums with Naptown jazz icon Freddie Hubbard. This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll share music highlighting Freddie Hubbard’s collaborations with Jack DeJohnette. 

	Born in Chicago in 1942, DeJohnette began his musical journey studying classical piano before switching to drums — a duality that shaped his melodic sensibility behind the kit. He rose to prominence in the 1960s through his work with jazz luminaries including Charles Lloyd, Chick Corea, Bill Evans, and Miles Davis. During his six-decade career, DeJohnette led numerous ensembles and recorded prolifically, creating a distinctive sound that fused jazz traditions with abstract and avant-garde influences. A National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master and Grammy Award winner, DeJohnette was a guiding force in the evolution of modern jazz.
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	On October 26, 2025, the legendary jazz drummer Jack DeJohnette passed away at the age of 83. DeJohnette was one of the greatest drummers in modern jazz. He released more than 50 albums as a bandleader and appeared on hundreds of recordings as a sideman — including landmark sessions such as Miles Davis’ “Bitches Brew”, Wayne Shorter’s “Super Nova”, and Keith Jarrett’s “Standards”, among many others. DeJohnette also recorded six classic albums with Naptown jazz icon Freddie Hubbard. This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll share music highlighting Freddie Hubbard’s collaborations with Jack DeJohnette. 

	Born in Chicago in 1942, DeJohnette began his musical journey studying classical piano before switching to drums — a duality that shaped his melodic sensibility behind the kit. He rose to prominence in the 1960s through his work with jazz luminaries including Charles Lloyd, Chick Corea, Bill Evans, and Miles Davis. During his six-decade career, DeJohnette led numerous ensembles and recorded prolifically, creating a distinctive sound that fused jazz traditions with abstract and avant-garde influences. A National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master and Grammy Award winner, DeJohnette was a guiding force in the evolution of modern jazz.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On October 26, 2025, the legendary jazz drummer Jack DeJohnette passed away at the age of 83. DeJohnette was one of the greatest drummers in modern jazz. During his six-decade career, DeJohnette led numerous ensembles and recorded prolifically, including six classic albums with Naptown jazz icon Freddie Hubbard. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[On October 26, 2025, the legendary jazz drummer Jack DeJohnette passed away at the age of 83. DeJohnette was one of the greatest drummers in modern jazz. During his six-decade career, DeJohnette led numerous ensembles and recorded prolifically, including six classic albums with Naptown jazz icon Freddie Hubbard. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/remembering-jack-dejohnette-through-his-work-with-freddie-hubbard</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-11-02T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20251105115238-Podcast-Echoes-1102-2025JACKDEJOHNETTE.mp3" length="10246190" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20251105115238-Podcast-Echoes-1102-2025JACKDEJOHNETTE.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="10246190"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:10:40</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/11-02-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/11-02-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="58506" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/remembering-jack-dejohnette-through-his-work-with-freddie-hubbard</guid></item><item><title>The sorrowful blues of Naptown's Brooks Berry</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Explore the music of Brooks Berry, an important Naptown blues vocalist and guitarist. Though she left behind just a handful of recordings, the artistry and emotional depth of her music have ensured that her legacy lives on. Brooks worked extensively, with the Naptown guitar master Scrapper Blackwell and all of her recordings feature Blackwell on guitar or piano. 

	Brooks Berry was born in April of 1900 in the small Kentucky town of Sturgis. As a teenager, Brooks left Kentucky and moved north to Indianapolis, joining a wave of Black southerners seeking better opportunities in the Midwest. At the time she arrived in Naptown, the city was developing a thriving blues scene centered around the Indiana Avenue neighborhood. Musicians like Leroy Carr and Scrapper Blackwell made Naptown an important hub for blues music. Brooks quickly found a place in this scene, and after the death of Leroy Carr in 1935, she formed an enduring creative partnership with Scrapper Blackwell. 

	During the 1920s and ‘30s, Brooks lived in the Avenue area, including addresses at 724 Torbett Street, and 802 West 11th Street. She spent her final years living at the Barton Tower at 555 Massachusetts Avenue.
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	Explore the music of Brooks Berry, an important Naptown blues vocalist and guitarist. Though she left behind just a handful of recordings, the artistry and emotional depth of her music have ensured that her legacy lives on. Brooks worked extensively, with the Naptown guitar master Scrapper Blackwell and all of her recordings feature Blackwell on guitar or piano. 

	Brooks Berry was born in April of 1900 in the small Kentucky town of Sturgis. As a teenager, Brooks left Kentucky and moved north to Indianapolis, joining a wave of Black southerners seeking better opportunities in the Midwest. At the time she arrived in Naptown, the city was developing a thriving blues scene centered around the Indiana Avenue neighborhood. Musicians like Leroy Carr and Scrapper Blackwell made Naptown an important hub for blues music. Brooks quickly found a place in this scene, and after the death of Leroy Carr in 1935, she formed an enduring creative partnership with Scrapper Blackwell. 

	During the 1920s and ‘30s, Brooks lived in the Avenue area, including addresses at 724 Torbett Street, and 802 West 11th Street. She spent her final years living at the Barton Tower at 555 Massachusetts Avenue.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Explore the music of Brooks Berry, an important Naptown blues vocalist and guitarist. Though she left behind just a handful of recordings, the artistry and emotional depth of her music have ensured that her legacy lives on. Brooks worked extensively with the Naptown guitar master Scrapper Blackwell and all of her recordings feature Blackwell on guitar or piano.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Explore the music of Brooks Berry, an important Naptown blues vocalist and guitarist. Though she left behind just a handful of recordings, the artistry and emotional depth of her music have ensured that her legacy lives on. Brooks worked extensively with the Naptown guitar master Scrapper Blackwell and all of her recordings feature Blackwell on guitar or piano.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-sorrowful-blues-of-naptowns-brooks-berry</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-10-19T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20251024113631-Podcast-Echoes-1023-2025.mp3" length="15657216" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20251024113631-Podcast-Echoes-1023-2025.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="15657216"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:16:18</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/10-23-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/10-23-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="123912" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-sorrowful-blues-of-naptowns-brooks-berry</guid></item><item><title>James Moody and the jazz masters of Indiana Avenue</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	The legendary jazz saxophonist and flutist James Moody was born in Savannah, Georgia in 1925. This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll celebrate the 100th anniversary of Moody’s birth by listening to his work with the jazz masters of Indiana Avenue. 

	Moody gave many performances on the Avenue, appearing at the Sunset Terrace in 1952, 1956, and 1957. He also recorded with legendary Avenue musicians, including Larry Ridley, Slide Hampton, Freddie Hubbard, and J.J. Johnson. But Moody’s connection to the Avenue goes even deeper — his father James Moody Sr. lived in Naptown for decades. Moody Sr. was a trumpet player and bandleader. Moody Sr. played with local bands, including Bob Womack’s Bob Cats, Buchanan’s Dance-A-Pators, and the Showboat Orchestra. Moody Sr. lived near the Avenue and played in neighborhood venues like the Defense Worker’s Social Club. 

	Join us for music from the saxophonist and flutist James Moody — including rare, unreleased live recordings of Moody performing with the legendary Naptown jazz drummer Larry Clark.
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	The legendary jazz saxophonist and flutist James Moody was born in Savannah, Georgia in 1925. This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll celebrate the 100th anniversary of Moody’s birth by listening to his work with the jazz masters of Indiana Avenue. 

	Moody gave many performances on the Avenue, appearing at the Sunset Terrace in 1952, 1956, and 1957. He also recorded with legendary Avenue musicians, including Larry Ridley, Slide Hampton, Freddie Hubbard, and J.J. Johnson. But Moody’s connection to the Avenue goes even deeper — his father James Moody Sr. lived in Naptown for decades. Moody Sr. was a trumpet player and bandleader. Moody Sr. played with local bands, including Bob Womack’s Bob Cats, Buchanan’s Dance-A-Pators, and the Showboat Orchestra. Moody Sr. lived near the Avenue and played in neighborhood venues like the Defense Worker’s Social Club. 

	Join us for music from the saxophonist and flutist James Moody — including rare, unreleased live recordings of Moody performing with the legendary Naptown jazz drummer Larry Clark.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of legendary jazz saxophonist and flutist James Moody Listen to his work with the jazz masters of Indiana Avenue, including rare, unreleased live recordings of him performing with the legendary Naptown jazz drummer Larry Clark.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of legendary jazz saxophonist and flutist James Moody Listen to his work with the jazz masters of Indiana Avenue, including rare, unreleased live recordings of him performing with the legendary Naptown jazz drummer Larry Clark.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/james-moody-and-the-jazz-masters-of-indiana-avenue</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:04:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-10-16T17:04:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20251016170811-Podcast-2025_10_12_ECHOES.mp3" length="13354277" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20251016170811-Podcast-2025_10_12_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="13354277"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:13:54</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/10-16-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/10-16-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="61058" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/james-moody-and-the-jazz-masters-of-indiana-avenue</guid></item><item><title>Naptown musicians on King Records</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This October, PBS will air a new documentary titled “King of Them All: The Story of King Records.” The film tells the story of the influential King Records label, founded in 1943 by Syd Nathan in Cincinnati, Ohio. King began as a country music label, recording artists such as Moon Mullican and Cowboy Copas, before later expanding into R&amp;B, gospel, and rockabilly.

	By the late 1950s, King Records had become a powerhouse in R&amp;B and soul music, launching the careers of Little Willie John, Hank Ballard and the Midnighters, and—most famously—James Brown. Located just over 100 miles from Cincinnati, Indianapolis became a reliable source of talent for King Records. Many notable Indianapolis artists recorded for the label, from country star Lattie Moore to jazz legend Jimmy Coe.

	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll share an hour of music from Avenue artists who recorded for King, including The Hampton Family, Flo Garvin, Sarah McLawler, Bill Jennings, Thurston Harris, and more.
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	This October, PBS will air a new documentary titled “King of Them All: The Story of King Records.” The film tells the story of the influential King Records label, founded in 1943 by Syd Nathan in Cincinnati, Ohio. King began as a country music label, recording artists such as Moon Mullican and Cowboy Copas, before later expanding into R&amp;B, gospel, and rockabilly.

	By the late 1950s, King Records had become a powerhouse in R&amp;B and soul music, launching the careers of Little Willie John, Hank Ballard and the Midnighters, and—most famously—James Brown. Located just over 100 miles from Cincinnati, Indianapolis became a reliable source of talent for King Records. Many notable Indianapolis artists recorded for the label, from country star Lattie Moore to jazz legend Jimmy Coe.

	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll share an hour of music from Avenue artists who recorded for King, including The Hampton Family, Flo Garvin, Sarah McLawler, Bill Jennings, Thurston Harris, and more.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ahead of the new PBS documentary, “King of Them All: The Story of King Records,” enjoy an hour of music from Avenue artists who recorded for King, including The Hampton Family, Flo Garvin, Sarah McLawler, Bill Jennings, Thurston Harris, and more. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Ahead of the new PBS documentary, “King of Them All: The Story of King Records,” enjoy an hour of music from Avenue artists who recorded for King, including The Hampton Family, Flo Garvin, Sarah McLawler, Bill Jennings, Thurston Harris, and more. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-musicians-on-king-records</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-10-08T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20251009195408-Podcast-ECHOES_10_05_25.mp3" length="19318840" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20251009195408-Podcast-ECHOES_10_05_25.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="19318840"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:20:07</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/10-05-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/10-05-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="79869" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-musicians-on-king-records</guid></item><item><title>The Bebop Society of Indianapolis</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Listen to an hour of music celebrating the legacy of The Bebop Society of Indianapolis. Hear rare recordings from Avenue musicians, including Wes Montgomery, Carl Perkins, David Baker, Pookie Johnson and more.

	In the early 1940s, a new style of jazz music known as bebop began to emerge. Bebop marked a revolutionary shift in jazz, breaking away from the swing dance music of the 1930s. Bebop was born in after-hours jam sessions at venues like Minton’s Playhouse in Harlem. Bebop developed as musicians sought greater artistic freedom and technical challenge. Artists like Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Thelonious Monk pushed the boundaries of harmony, rhythm and improvisation. They created a style that featured fast tempos with complex melodies and chord progressions. Bebop transformed jazz into a modernist art form that focused on creativity, over commercial appeal. 

	Here in Naptown, the Avenue was the place to hear bebop music. In 1946, Dizzy Gillespie performed at the Avenue’s Sunset Terrace nightclub, and in January of 1948 Charlie Parker played there too. 1948 was also the year that a collective of Naptown musicians and music fans, formed The Bebop Society of Indianapolis. 

	At that time, bebop music had not yet gained, widespread acceptance among music fans. The Bebop Society held concerts and lectures to educate the public on the music’s importance Their events were not held in nightclubs,  the society hosted gatherings in community centers, including, The Senate Avenue YMCA, The Phyllis Wheatley YWCA, The Flanner House, and the Crispus Attucks High School auditorium. Guest speakers at the Bebop Soierty’s events, included Crispus Attucks’ music teacher Norman Merrifield and Jack Tracey, an editor for Down Beat magazine. 

	The Bebop Society also fought against racial segregation at music events. In 1948, members of the Bebop Society desegregated a Stan Kenton concert, at Riverside Park. As headline, in the Indianapolis Recorder stated, “Youth Group Breaks Jim Crow and Attends Concert at Riverside”. The Society also provided scholarships for talented young musicians, including the future Avenue jazz star David Baker. 

	But The Bebop Society’s main focus was music, and their concerts featured the greatest jazz musicians in Naptown, including Pookie Johnson, Wes Montgomery, Carl Perkins, Buddy Montgomery, Monk Montgomery, Joe Mitchell, Maceo Hampton, Les “Bear” Taylor, Benny Barth, and Willis Kirk,  who served as president of the Society in 1950.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	Listen to an hour of music celebrating the legacy of The Bebop Society of Indianapolis. Hear rare recordings from Avenue musicians, including Wes Montgomery, Carl Perkins, David Baker, Pookie Johnson and more.

	In the early 1940s, a new style of jazz music known as bebop began to emerge. Bebop marked a revolutionary shift in jazz, breaking away from the swing dance music of the 1930s. Bebop was born in after-hours jam sessions at venues like Minton’s Playhouse in Harlem. Bebop developed as musicians sought greater artistic freedom and technical challenge. Artists like Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Thelonious Monk pushed the boundaries of harmony, rhythm and improvisation. They created a style that featured fast tempos with complex melodies and chord progressions. Bebop transformed jazz into a modernist art form that focused on creativity, over commercial appeal. 

	Here in Naptown, the Avenue was the place to hear bebop music. In 1946, Dizzy Gillespie performed at the Avenue’s Sunset Terrace nightclub, and in January of 1948 Charlie Parker played there too. 1948 was also the year that a collective of Naptown musicians and music fans, formed The Bebop Society of Indianapolis. 

	At that time, bebop music had not yet gained, widespread acceptance among music fans. The Bebop Society held concerts and lectures to educate the public on the music’s importance Their events were not held in nightclubs,  the society hosted gatherings in community centers, including, The Senate Avenue YMCA, The Phyllis Wheatley YWCA, The Flanner House, and the Crispus Attucks High School auditorium. Guest speakers at the Bebop Soierty’s events, included Crispus Attucks’ music teacher Norman Merrifield and Jack Tracey, an editor for Down Beat magazine. 

	The Bebop Society also fought against racial segregation at music events. In 1948, members of the Bebop Society desegregated a Stan Kenton concert, at Riverside Park. As headline, in the Indianapolis Recorder stated, “Youth Group Breaks Jim Crow and Attends Concert at Riverside”. The Society also provided scholarships for talented young musicians, including the future Avenue jazz star David Baker. 

	But The Bebop Society’s main focus was music, and their concerts featured the greatest jazz musicians in Naptown, including Pookie Johnson, Wes Montgomery, Carl Perkins, Buddy Montgomery, Monk Montgomery, Joe Mitchell, Maceo Hampton, Les “Bear” Taylor, Benny Barth, and Willis Kirk,  who served as president of the Society in 1950.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Listen to an hour of music celebrating the legacy of The Bebop Society of Indianapolis. Hear rare recordings from Avenue musicians, including Wes Montgomery, Carl Perkins, David Baker, Pookie Johnson and more.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Listen to an hour of music celebrating the legacy of The Bebop Society of Indianapolis. Hear rare recordings from Avenue musicians, including Wes Montgomery, Carl Perkins, David Baker, Pookie Johnson and more.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-bebop-society-of-indianapolis</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-09-28T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20251002171646-Podcast-2025_09_28_ECHOES.mp3" length="14069980" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20251002171646-Podcast-2025_09_28_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="14069980"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:14:39</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/09-28-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/09-28-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="101801" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-bebop-society-of-indianapolis</guid></item><item><title>Celebrating the music of Naptown bassist Heavy Swain – Part 3</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This is the final episode in our three-part series celebrating the work of the bass player Leonard Wilson Swain Jr., better known as “Heavy” Swain, an unsung hero of the Avenue music scene. During his career, Swain performed with many legendary jazz and R&amp;B musicians, including Dinah Washington, Cootie Williams and more. 

	On this edition, we’ll focus on Swain’s work with Tiny Bradshaw, Willis Jackson, T.N.T Tribble, and Frank Motley. 

	Swain was born in Nashville, Tennessee in 1916. By the 1930s, he was living in Indianapolis. The 1940 census listed his address as 2039 North Capitol. Swain began working professionally in music as a teenager, performing at Avenue venues like the Cotton Club, and Mitchellyne. In 1942, Heavy left Naptown, with the bandleader Tiny Bradshaw. Swain died in Washington D.C., in August of 1964. His body was brought back to his hometown of Indianapolis, and he was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This is the final episode in our three-part series celebrating the work of the bass player Leonard Wilson Swain Jr., better known as “Heavy” Swain, an unsung hero of the Avenue music scene. During his career, Swain performed with many legendary jazz and R&amp;B musicians, including Dinah Washington, Cootie Williams and more. 

	On this edition, we’ll focus on Swain’s work with Tiny Bradshaw, Willis Jackson, T.N.T Tribble, and Frank Motley. 

	Swain was born in Nashville, Tennessee in 1916. By the 1930s, he was living in Indianapolis. The 1940 census listed his address as 2039 North Capitol. Swain began working professionally in music as a teenager, performing at Avenue venues like the Cotton Club, and Mitchellyne. In 1942, Heavy left Naptown, with the bandleader Tiny Bradshaw. Swain died in Washington D.C., in August of 1964. His body was brought back to his hometown of Indianapolis, and he was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is the final episode in our three-part series celebrating the work of the bass player Leonard Wilson Swain Jr., better known as “Heavy” Swain, an unsung hero of the Avenue music scene. On this edition, we’ll focus on Swain’s work with Tiny Bradshaw, Willis Jackson, T.N.T Tribble, and Frank Motley.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[This is the final episode in our three-part series celebrating the work of the bass player Leonard Wilson Swain Jr., better known as “Heavy” Swain, an unsung hero of the Avenue music scene. On this edition, we’ll focus on Swain’s work with Tiny Bradshaw, Willis Jackson, T.N.T Tribble, and Frank Motley.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/celebrating-the-music-of-naptown-bassist-heavy-swain--part-3</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-09-21T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250924185101-Podcast-2025_09_21_ECHOES.mp3" length="16311078" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250924185101-Podcast-2025_09_21_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="16311078"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:16:59</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/09-20-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/09-20-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="105798" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/celebrating-the-music-of-naptown-bassist-heavy-swain--part-3</guid></item><item><title>Celebrating the music of Naptown bassist Heavy Swain – Part 2</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This is the second episode in our three-part series celebrating the work of the bass player Leonard Wilson Swain Jr., better known as “Heavy” Swain, an unsung hero of the Avenue music scene. During his career, Swain performed with many legendary jazz and R&amp;B musicians, including Dinah Washington, Cootie Williams, Willis Jackson, Tiny Bradshaw and more. On this week’s show, we’ll focus on his recordings with “Champion” Jack Dupree and Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson.

	On this edition, we’ll focus on Swain’s work with the legendary jazz trumpeter and bandleader Cootie Williams. Swain was a member of Williams’ orchestra from 1947 to 1949.

	Swain was born in Nashville, Tennessee in 1916. By the 1930s, he was living in Indianapolis. The 1940 census listed his address as 2039 North Capitol. Swain began working professionally in music as a teenager, performing at Avenue venues like the Cotton Club, and Mitchellyne. During his time in Naptown, Swain worked with the city’s best musicians, including Jerry Daniels of the Ink Spots, Step Wharton, Bessie Moore, Baggie Hardiman, Eldridge Morrison, Fred Wisdom, Cleve Bottoms and many others.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This is the second episode in our three-part series celebrating the work of the bass player Leonard Wilson Swain Jr., better known as “Heavy” Swain, an unsung hero of the Avenue music scene. During his career, Swain performed with many legendary jazz and R&amp;B musicians, including Dinah Washington, Cootie Williams, Willis Jackson, Tiny Bradshaw and more. On this week’s show, we’ll focus on his recordings with “Champion” Jack Dupree and Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson.

	On this edition, we’ll focus on Swain’s work with the legendary jazz trumpeter and bandleader Cootie Williams. Swain was a member of Williams’ orchestra from 1947 to 1949.

	Swain was born in Nashville, Tennessee in 1916. By the 1930s, he was living in Indianapolis. The 1940 census listed his address as 2039 North Capitol. Swain began working professionally in music as a teenager, performing at Avenue venues like the Cotton Club, and Mitchellyne. During his time in Naptown, Swain worked with the city’s best musicians, including Jerry Daniels of the Ink Spots, Step Wharton, Bessie Moore, Baggie Hardiman, Eldridge Morrison, Fred Wisdom, Cleve Bottoms and many others.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is the second episode in our three-part series celebrating the work of the bass player Leonard Wilson Swain Jr., better known as “Heavy” Swain, an unsung hero of the Avenue music scene. We’ll focus on Swain’s work with the legendary jazz trumpeter and bandleader Cootie Williams. Swain was a member of Williams’ orchestra from 1947 to 1949.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[This is the second episode in our three-part series celebrating the work of the bass player Leonard Wilson Swain Jr., better known as “Heavy” Swain, an unsung hero of the Avenue music scene. We’ll focus on Swain’s work with the legendary jazz trumpeter and bandleader Cootie Williams. Swain was a member of Williams’ orchestra from 1947 to 1949.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/celebrating-the-music-of-naptown-bassist-heavy-swain--part-2</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-09-14T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250917184556-Podcast-2025_09_14_ECHOES.mp3" length="15164431" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250917184556-Podcast-2025_09_14_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="15164431"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:15:47</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/09-14-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/09-14-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="119481" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/celebrating-the-music-of-naptown-bassist-heavy-swain--part-2</guid></item><item><title>Celebrating the music of Naptown bassist Heavy Swain – Part 1</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	For the next three weeks, we’ll celebrate the work of the bass player Leonard Wilson Swain Jr., better known as “Heavy” Swain, an unsung hero of the Avenue music scene. During his career, Swain performed with many legendary jazz and R&amp;B musicians, including Dinah Washington, Cootie Williams, Willis Jackson, Tiny Bradshaw and more. On this week’s show, we’ll focus on his recordings with “Champion” Jack Dupree and Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson.

	Swain was born in Nashville, Tennessee in 1916. By the 1930s, he was living in Indianapolis. The 1940 census listed his address as 2039 North Capitol. Swain began working professionally in music as a teenager, performing at Avenue venues like the Cotton Club, and Mitchellyne. During his time in Naptown, Swain worked with the city’s best musicians, including Jerry Daniels of the Ink Spots, Step Wharton, Bessie Moore, Baggie Hardiman, Eldridge Morrison, Fred Wisdom, Cleve Bottoms and many others. 

	Swain first gained notoriety on the six-string guitar. A 1936 article in the Indianapolis Recorder called him the “best six-string player in town.” By 1940, Swain had switched to the upright bass. He made his first recordings that set year, cutting a series of sessions with “Champion” Jack Dupree in Chicago.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	For the next three weeks, we’ll celebrate the work of the bass player Leonard Wilson Swain Jr., better known as “Heavy” Swain, an unsung hero of the Avenue music scene. During his career, Swain performed with many legendary jazz and R&amp;B musicians, including Dinah Washington, Cootie Williams, Willis Jackson, Tiny Bradshaw and more. On this week’s show, we’ll focus on his recordings with “Champion” Jack Dupree and Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson.

	Swain was born in Nashville, Tennessee in 1916. By the 1930s, he was living in Indianapolis. The 1940 census listed his address as 2039 North Capitol. Swain began working professionally in music as a teenager, performing at Avenue venues like the Cotton Club, and Mitchellyne. During his time in Naptown, Swain worked with the city’s best musicians, including Jerry Daniels of the Ink Spots, Step Wharton, Bessie Moore, Baggie Hardiman, Eldridge Morrison, Fred Wisdom, Cleve Bottoms and many others. 

	Swain first gained notoriety on the six-string guitar. A 1936 article in the Indianapolis Recorder called him the “best six-string player in town.” By 1940, Swain had switched to the upright bass. He made his first recordings that set year, cutting a series of sessions with “Champion” Jack Dupree in Chicago.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Celebrate the work of the bass player Leonard Wilson Swain Jr., better known as “Heavy” Swain, an unsung hero of the Avenue music scene. This episode is Part 1 of 3, focusing on his recordings with “Champion” Jack Dupree and Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Celebrate the work of the bass player Leonard Wilson Swain Jr., better known as “Heavy” Swain, an unsung hero of the Avenue music scene. This episode is Part 1 of 3, focusing on his recordings with “Champion” Jack Dupree and Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/celebrating-the-music-of-naptown-bassist-heavy-swain--part-1</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-09-07T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250911154609-Podcast-2025_09_07_ECHOES.mp3" length="17533358" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250911154609-Podcast-2025_09_07_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="17533358"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:18:15</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/09-07-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/09-07-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="86904" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/celebrating-the-music-of-naptown-bassist-heavy-swain--part-1</guid></item><item><title>The legendary Naptown gospel keyboardist Ezra Bufford</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Listen to an interview with the legendary Indianapolis gospel keyboardist Ezra Bufford, known for his work with the Pentecostal Ambassadors. 

	Bufford was born in Indianapolis in 1952. He’s been playing gospel music in Naptown for over 50 years, earning a reputation as one of finest keyboardists on the local gospel scene. In 1988, Bufford was voted “Instrumentalist of the Year” by the Indianapolis Gospel Music Awards.

	In addition to his work with the Pentecostal Ambassadors, Bufford has recorded with Al Hobbs and the Indianapolis Mass Choir, the Indianapolis Pentecostal Mass Choir, Donald Watkins, and many others. He's worked in secular music too, performing with Queen Delphine, Simply United, and Music Box.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	Listen to an interview with the legendary Indianapolis gospel keyboardist Ezra Bufford, known for his work with the Pentecostal Ambassadors. 

	Bufford was born in Indianapolis in 1952. He’s been playing gospel music in Naptown for over 50 years, earning a reputation as one of finest keyboardists on the local gospel scene. In 1988, Bufford was voted “Instrumentalist of the Year” by the Indianapolis Gospel Music Awards.

	In addition to his work with the Pentecostal Ambassadors, Bufford has recorded with Al Hobbs and the Indianapolis Mass Choir, the Indianapolis Pentecostal Mass Choir, Donald Watkins, and many others. He's worked in secular music too, performing with Queen Delphine, Simply United, and Music Box.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Listen to an interview with the legendary Indianapolis gospel keyboardist Ezra Bufford, known for his work with the Pentecostal Ambassadors. In 1988, Bufford was voted “Instrumentalist of the Year” by the Indianapolis Gospel Music Awards.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Listen to an interview with the legendary Indianapolis gospel keyboardist Ezra Bufford, known for his work with the Pentecostal Ambassadors. In 1988, Bufford was voted “Instrumentalist of the Year” by the Indianapolis Gospel Music Awards.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-legendary-naptown-gospel-keyboardist-ezra-bufford</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-08-31T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250904131619-Podcast-2025_08_31_ECHOES.mp3" length="33070453" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250904131619-Podcast-2025_08_31_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="33070453"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:34:26</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/08-31-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/08-31-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="86551" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-legendary-naptown-gospel-keyboardist-ezra-bufford</guid></item><item><title>Oscar Peterson and the masters of Indiana Avenue jazz</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	August of 2025 marks the 100th birthday of the late jazz pianist Oscar Peterson. Listen to music featuring Oscar Peterson’s work with the jazz masters of Indiana Avenue, including Slide Hampton, Freddie Hubbard, J.J. Johnson and more.

	Oscar Peterson was born in Montreal, Quebec on August 15, 1925. He rose to international prominence in the 19450s, impressing jazz fans with his dazzling technique and blues sensibility. During his prolific career, Peterson recorded over 200 albums and won 8 Grammy Awards. By the time of his death in 2007, Petersonr was widely regarded as one of the greatest virtuosos in the history of jazz.

	During the 1950s, and ‘60s, Peterson gave over a dozen performances in Indianapolis. He appeared at venues, including The Embers, The Murat Theatre and Clowes Hall. It’s unknown if Peterson visited the Avenue during his time in the city, but he did record with legendary Avenue jazz players and was influenced by Indianapolis musicians like Wes Montgomery.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	August of 2025 marks the 100th birthday of the late jazz pianist Oscar Peterson. Listen to music featuring Oscar Peterson’s work with the jazz masters of Indiana Avenue, including Slide Hampton, Freddie Hubbard, J.J. Johnson and more.

	Oscar Peterson was born in Montreal, Quebec on August 15, 1925. He rose to international prominence in the 19450s, impressing jazz fans with his dazzling technique and blues sensibility. During his prolific career, Peterson recorded over 200 albums and won 8 Grammy Awards. By the time of his death in 2007, Petersonr was widely regarded as one of the greatest virtuosos in the history of jazz.

	During the 1950s, and ‘60s, Peterson gave over a dozen performances in Indianapolis. He appeared at venues, including The Embers, The Murat Theatre and Clowes Hall. It’s unknown if Peterson visited the Avenue during his time in the city, but he did record with legendary Avenue jazz players and was influenced by Indianapolis musicians like Wes Montgomery.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[August of 2025 marks the 100th birthday of the late jazz pianist Oscar Peterson. Listen to music featuring Peterson’s work with the jazz masters of Indiana Avenue, including Slide Hampton, Freddie Hubbard, J.J. Johnson and more.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[August of 2025 marks the 100th birthday of the late jazz pianist Oscar Peterson. Listen to music featuring Peterson’s work with the jazz masters of Indiana Avenue, including Slide Hampton, Freddie Hubbard, J.J. Johnson and more.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/oscar-peterson-and-the-masters-of-indiana-avenue-jazz</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-08-24T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250826140447-Podcast-2025_08_24_ECHOES.mp3" length="11871749" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250826140447-Podcast-2025_08_24_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="11871749"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:12:22</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/08-24-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/08-24-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="74796" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/oscar-peterson-and-the-masters-of-indiana-avenue-jazz</guid></item><item><title>The history of Rodney Stepp’s legendary Naptown funk band Rapture – Part 2 </title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Listen to the final episode in our two-part series exploring the music of Rapture, a legendary Indianapolis funk band led by keyboardist Rodney Stepp. During the late 1970s, Rapture was a dominating force in the Indianapolis club scene. A new compilation of Rapture’s music was recently issued by Now Again Records in California. The album features previously unreleased music Rapture recorded in 1977. 

	Hear interviews with Rapture’s Rodney Stepp, Lonnie Williams and Greg Russell. The Indianapolis soul music legend Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds will also share his memories of Rapture. Edmonds’ band Manchild was one of Rapture’s biggest rivals. 

	Rodney Stepp was born in Indianapolis in 1952. He was raised in the historic Flanner House Homes neighborhood, directly adjacent to Indiana Avenue. Stepp rose to prominence in the Naptown music scene as a teenager, during the 1960s. His high school band the Diplomats performed with major R&amp;B stars and scored a local hit with the song “Hum-Bug”, issued by Lamp Records in 1969. Stepp’s follow-up recording “Young Girl” was issued in 1970 under the name Jazzie Cazzie and the Eight Sounds. During the early 1970s, Stepp toured the world as a keyboardist and assistant music director for The Spinners. Stepp eventually grew tired of working as a sideman with The Spinners. Yearning to explore his own musical concepts, he returned to Indianapolis in the late 1970s to form Rapture.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	Listen to the final episode in our two-part series exploring the music of Rapture, a legendary Indianapolis funk band led by keyboardist Rodney Stepp. During the late 1970s, Rapture was a dominating force in the Indianapolis club scene. A new compilation of Rapture’s music was recently issued by Now Again Records in California. The album features previously unreleased music Rapture recorded in 1977. 

	Hear interviews with Rapture’s Rodney Stepp, Lonnie Williams and Greg Russell. The Indianapolis soul music legend Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds will also share his memories of Rapture. Edmonds’ band Manchild was one of Rapture’s biggest rivals. 

	Rodney Stepp was born in Indianapolis in 1952. He was raised in the historic Flanner House Homes neighborhood, directly adjacent to Indiana Avenue. Stepp rose to prominence in the Naptown music scene as a teenager, during the 1960s. His high school band the Diplomats performed with major R&amp;B stars and scored a local hit with the song “Hum-Bug”, issued by Lamp Records in 1969. Stepp’s follow-up recording “Young Girl” was issued in 1970 under the name Jazzie Cazzie and the Eight Sounds. During the early 1970s, Stepp toured the world as a keyboardist and assistant music director for The Spinners. Stepp eventually grew tired of working as a sideman with The Spinners. Yearning to explore his own musical concepts, he returned to Indianapolis in the late 1970s to form Rapture.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Listen to the final episode in our two-part series exploring the music of Rapture, a legendary Indianapolis funk band led by keyboardist Rodney Stepp in the late 1970s. Hear interviews with Rapture’s Rodney Stepp, Lonnie Williams and Greg Russell. Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds will also share his memories--his band Manchild was one of Rapture’s biggest rivals]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Listen to the final episode in our two-part series exploring the music of Rapture, a legendary Indianapolis funk band led by keyboardist Rodney Stepp in the late 1970s. Hear interviews with Rapture’s Rodney Stepp, Lonnie Williams and Greg Russell. Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds will also share his memories--his band Manchild was one of Rapture’s biggest rivals]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-history-of-rodney-stepps-legendary-naptown-fund-band-rapture--part-2</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-08-17T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250818153544-Podcast-2025_08_17_ECHOES.mp3" length="35604538" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250818153544-Podcast-2025_08_17_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="35604538"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:37:05</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/08-17-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/08-17-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="80400" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-history-of-rodney-stepps-legendary-naptown-fund-band-rapture--part-2</guid></item><item><title>The history of Rodney Stepp’s legendary Naptown funk band Rapture – Part 1</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	The keyboardist and bandleader Rodney Stepp is among the greatest living legends of the Avenue neighborhood. A new compilation of Stepp’s music was recently issued by the Now Again Records in California. The album features previously unreleased music from a 1977 session Stepp recorded with his band Rapture. During the late 1970s, Rapture was a dominating force in the Indianapolis club scene. 

	For the next two weeks, listen to an interview with Rodney Stepp as he shares the history of Rapture. Also hear commentary from former Rapture members Lonnie Williams and Greg Russell. The Indianapolis soul legend Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds will also share his memories of Rapture. Edmonds’ band Manchild was one of Rapture’s biggest rivals. 

	Rodney Stepp was born in Indianapolis in 1952. He was raised in the historic Flanner House Homes neighborhood, directly adjacent to Indiana Avenue. Stepp rose to prominence in the Naptown music scene as a teenager, during the 1960s. His high school band the Diplomats performed with major R&amp;B stars and scored a local hit with the song “Hum-Bug”, issued by Lamp Records in 1969. Stepp’s follow-up recording “Young Girl” was issued in 1970 under the name Jazzie Cazzie and the Eight Sounds. During the early 1970s, Stepp toured the world as a keyboardist and assistant music director for The Spinners. Stepp eventually grew tired of working as a sideman with The Spinners. Yearning to explore his own musical concepts, he returned to Indianapolis in the late 1970s to form Rapture.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	The keyboardist and bandleader Rodney Stepp is among the greatest living legends of the Avenue neighborhood. A new compilation of Stepp’s music was recently issued by the Now Again Records in California. The album features previously unreleased music from a 1977 session Stepp recorded with his band Rapture. During the late 1970s, Rapture was a dominating force in the Indianapolis club scene. 

	For the next two weeks, listen to an interview with Rodney Stepp as he shares the history of Rapture. Also hear commentary from former Rapture members Lonnie Williams and Greg Russell. The Indianapolis soul legend Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds will also share his memories of Rapture. Edmonds’ band Manchild was one of Rapture’s biggest rivals. 

	Rodney Stepp was born in Indianapolis in 1952. He was raised in the historic Flanner House Homes neighborhood, directly adjacent to Indiana Avenue. Stepp rose to prominence in the Naptown music scene as a teenager, during the 1960s. His high school band the Diplomats performed with major R&amp;B stars and scored a local hit with the song “Hum-Bug”, issued by Lamp Records in 1969. Stepp’s follow-up recording “Young Girl” was issued in 1970 under the name Jazzie Cazzie and the Eight Sounds. During the early 1970s, Stepp toured the world as a keyboardist and assistant music director for The Spinners. Stepp eventually grew tired of working as a sideman with The Spinners. Yearning to explore his own musical concepts, he returned to Indianapolis in the late 1970s to form Rapture.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The keyboardist and bandleader Rodney Stepp is among the greatest living legends of the Avenue neighborhood. For the next two weeks, listen to an interview with Rodney as he shares the history of his band Rapture, which was a dominating force in the 1970s Indianapolis club scene.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[The keyboardist and bandleader Rodney Stepp is among the greatest living legends of the Avenue neighborhood. For the next two weeks, listen to an interview with Rodney as he shares the history of his band Rapture, which was a dominating force in the 1970s Indianapolis club scene.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-history-of-rodney-stepps-legendary-naptown-fund-band-rapture--part-1</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-08-10T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250813123307-Podcast-2025_08_10_ECHOES.mp3" length="34918437" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250813123307-Podcast-2025_08_10_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="34918437"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:36:22</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/08-10-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/08-10-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="188604" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-history-of-rodney-stepps-legendary-naptown-fund-band-rapture--part-1</guid></item><item><title>The music of Naptown blues pianist Honey Hill – Part 3</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Listen to the final episode in our three-part series exploring the music of Gilbert “Honey” Hill, an important Indianapolis blues pianist.

	Gilbert “Honey” Hill was born in Indianapolis on January 8, 1912. His parents, Frank and Emma Hill migrated to Indiana from Kentucky. Hill spent much of his childhood living on the city’s Eastside, including an address at 1508 Yandes Street. Hill lived in Indianapolis until his death in 1953.

	On this edition, we’ll focus on Hill’s final recordings with Little Bill Gaither. From 1936 to 1940, he recorded over 70 songs with Gaither. Listen to an hour of classic blues recordings featuring Hill and Gaither.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	Listen to the final episode in our three-part series exploring the music of Gilbert “Honey” Hill, an important Indianapolis blues pianist.

	Gilbert “Honey” Hill was born in Indianapolis on January 8, 1912. His parents, Frank and Emma Hill migrated to Indiana from Kentucky. Hill spent much of his childhood living on the city’s Eastside, including an address at 1508 Yandes Street. Hill lived in Indianapolis until his death in 1953.

	On this edition, we’ll focus on Hill’s final recordings with Little Bill Gaither. From 1936 to 1940, he recorded over 70 songs with Gaither. Listen to an hour of classic blues recordings featuring Hill and Gaither.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Listen to the final episode in our three-part series exploring the music of Gilbert “Honey” Hill, an important Indianapolis blues pianist. This edition focuses on Hill’s final classic blues recordings with Little Bill Gaither.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Listen to the final episode in our three-part series exploring the music of Gilbert “Honey” Hill, an important Indianapolis blues pianist. This edition focuses on Hill’s final classic blues recordings with Little Bill Gaither.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-music-of-naptown-blues-pianist-honey-hill--part-3</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-08-03T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250807182755-Podcast-2025_08_03_ECHOES.mp3" length="15978198" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250807182755-Podcast-2025_08_03_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="15978198"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:16:38</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/08-03-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/08-03-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="104029" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-music-of-naptown-blues-pianist-honey-hill--part-3</guid></item><item><title>The music of Naptown blues pianist Honey Hill – Part 2</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This is the second episode in our three-part series exploring the music of of Gilbert “Honey” Hill, an important Indianapolis blues pianist. Hill was born in Indianapolis in 1912, and lived in the city until his death in 1953.

	On this edition, we’ll focus on Hill’s work with the blues star Bumble Bee Slim, they cut over 25 songs together for Decca Records during the summer of 1936. The guitarist and vocalist, Bumble Bee Slim, was born Amos Easton in Brunswick, Georgia in 1905. By the late 1920s, it’s speculated that Slim was living in Indianapolis, where he met the Naptown blues greats Leroy Carr and Scrapper Blackwell. It’s likely that Slim met Honey Hill around this time.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This is the second episode in our three-part series exploring the music of of Gilbert “Honey” Hill, an important Indianapolis blues pianist. Hill was born in Indianapolis in 1912, and lived in the city until his death in 1953.

	On this edition, we’ll focus on Hill’s work with the blues star Bumble Bee Slim, they cut over 25 songs together for Decca Records during the summer of 1936. The guitarist and vocalist, Bumble Bee Slim, was born Amos Easton in Brunswick, Georgia in 1905. By the late 1920s, it’s speculated that Slim was living in Indianapolis, where he met the Naptown blues greats Leroy Carr and Scrapper Blackwell. It’s likely that Slim met Honey Hill around this time.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The second episode in our three-part series exploring the music of Gilbert “Honey” Hill, an important Indianapolis blues pianist. We’ll focus on Hill’s work with the blues star Bumble Bee Slim. They cut over 25 songs together for Decca Records during the summer of 1936.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[The second episode in our three-part series exploring the music of Gilbert “Honey” Hill, an important Indianapolis blues pianist. We’ll focus on Hill’s work with the blues star Bumble Bee Slim. They cut over 25 songs together for Decca Records during the summer of 1936.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-music-of-naptown-blues-pianist-honey-hill--part-2</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-07-27T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250730192015-Podcast-2025_07_27_ECHOES.mp3" length="15709240" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250730192015-Podcast-2025_07_27_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="15709240"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:16:21</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/07-27-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/07-27-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="66405" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-music-of-naptown-blues-pianist-honey-hill--part-2</guid></item><item><title>The music of Naptown blues pianist Honey Hill</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	For the next three weeks on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, learn about the music of Gilbert “Honey” Hill, an Indianapolis blues pianist, who contributed to important recordings by Little Bill Gaither and Bumble Bee Slim. 

	Gilbert “Honey” Hill was born in Indianapolis on January 8, 1912. His parents, Frank and Emma Hill migrated to Indiana from Kentucky. Hill spent much of his childhood living on the city’s Eastside, including an address at 1508 Yandes Street. 

	Hill entered into adulthood at a time when the Indianapolis blues duo of Leroy Carr and Scrapper Blackwell were dominating the blues scene. Hill partnered with the Indianapolis blues singer and guitarist Bill Gaither to start his own duo, modeled on the music of Carr and Blackwell. They made their first recordings together during the winter of 1935, just a few months after the untimely death of Leroy Carr. From 1936 to 1940, Hill recorded over 70 songs with Gaither.

	On this week’s episode, listen to Hill’s early recordings with Little Bill Gaither.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	For the next three weeks on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, learn about the music of Gilbert “Honey” Hill, an Indianapolis blues pianist, who contributed to important recordings by Little Bill Gaither and Bumble Bee Slim. 

	Gilbert “Honey” Hill was born in Indianapolis on January 8, 1912. His parents, Frank and Emma Hill migrated to Indiana from Kentucky. Hill spent much of his childhood living on the city’s Eastside, including an address at 1508 Yandes Street. 

	Hill entered into adulthood at a time when the Indianapolis blues duo of Leroy Carr and Scrapper Blackwell were dominating the blues scene. Hill partnered with the Indianapolis blues singer and guitarist Bill Gaither to start his own duo, modeled on the music of Carr and Blackwell. They made their first recordings together during the winter of 1935, just a few months after the untimely death of Leroy Carr. From 1936 to 1940, Hill recorded over 70 songs with Gaither.

	On this week’s episode, listen to Hill’s early recordings with Little Bill Gaither.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[For the next three weeks on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, learn about the music of Gilbert “Honey” Hill, an Indianapolis blues pianist. On this week’s episode, listen to Hill’s early recordings with Little Bill Gaither.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[For the next three weeks on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, learn about the music of Gilbert “Honey” Hill, an Indianapolis blues pianist. On this week’s episode, listen to Hill’s early recordings with Little Bill Gaither.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-music-of-naptown-blues-pianist-honey-hill</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-07-20T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250722120231-Podcast-2025_07_20_ECHOES.mp3" length="16726237" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250722120231-Podcast-2025_07_20_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="16726237"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:17:25</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/07-20-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/07-20-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="115293" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-music-of-naptown-blues-pianist-honey-hill</guid></item><item><title>Remembering the vocalist and teacher Lexie Webster</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Celebrate the life of the Indianapolis teacher and vocalist Lexie Webster, who passed away on June 24, 2025, at the age of 96. 

	Lexie Webster was born in Indianapolis on June 20,1929. Her parents, James and Iva Staples, migrated to Indiana from Tennessee. Webster attended Crispus Attucks High School, graduating with honors at age 16. From there, she attended Knoxville College and later earned a master's degree in education from Indiana University. Webster worked as a kindergarten teacher for the Indianapolis Public School system for 35 years. During that time, she also performed as a vocalist with the Indianapolis Opera Company, Witherspoon Presbyterian Church and many other organizations.

	Webster was the widow of the acclaimed Indianapolis jazz saxophonist Russell Webster. In 2023, Lexie Webster appeared on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, along with her daughter Bonita Webster-Coleman, to discuss Russell Webster’s musical legacy. Hear excerpts from their interview with WFYI’s Kyle Long, along with classic recordings from Russell Webster.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	Celebrate the life of the Indianapolis teacher and vocalist Lexie Webster, who passed away on June 24, 2025, at the age of 96. 

	Lexie Webster was born in Indianapolis on June 20,1929. Her parents, James and Iva Staples, migrated to Indiana from Tennessee. Webster attended Crispus Attucks High School, graduating with honors at age 16. From there, she attended Knoxville College and later earned a master's degree in education from Indiana University. Webster worked as a kindergarten teacher for the Indianapolis Public School system for 35 years. During that time, she also performed as a vocalist with the Indianapolis Opera Company, Witherspoon Presbyterian Church and many other organizations.

	Webster was the widow of the acclaimed Indianapolis jazz saxophonist Russell Webster. In 2023, Lexie Webster appeared on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, along with her daughter Bonita Webster-Coleman, to discuss Russell Webster’s musical legacy. Hear excerpts from their interview with WFYI’s Kyle Long, along with classic recordings from Russell Webster.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Celebrate the life of the Indianapolis teacher and vocalist Lexie Webster, who passed away on June 24, 2025, at the age of 96. She was also the widow of the acclaimed Indianapolis jazz saxophonist Russell Webster. Hear excerpts from Kyle Long’s 2023 interview with Lexie and her daughter, Bonita Webster-Coleman, along with classic recordings from Russell Webster.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Celebrate the life of the Indianapolis teacher and vocalist Lexie Webster, who passed away on June 24, 2025, at the age of 96. She was also the widow of the acclaimed Indianapolis jazz saxophonist Russell Webster. Hear excerpts from Kyle Long’s 2023 interview with Lexie and her daughter, Bonita Webster-Coleman, along with classic recordings from Russell Webster.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/remembering-the-vocalist-and-teacher-lexie-webster</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-07-13T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250716104155-Podcast-2025_07_13_ECHOES.mp3" length="32609849" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250716104155-Podcast-2025_07_13_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="32609849"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:33:57</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/07-13-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/07-13-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="71118" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/remembering-the-vocalist-and-teacher-lexie-webster</guid></item><item><title>The music of Indiana jazz trumpeter Reunald Jones – Part 3</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Listen to the final episode in our three-part series exploring the music of Reunald Jones, a legendary Indiana trumpet player with deep connections to the Avenue scene. During his remarkable career, Jones performed with the biggest stars in American music. Hear music featuring Jones’ work with Duke Ellington, Sonny Rollins, Dinah Washington, Quincy Jones, Nat King Cole and more.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	Listen to the final episode in our three-part series exploring the music of Reunald Jones, a legendary Indiana trumpet player with deep connections to the Avenue scene. During his remarkable career, Jones performed with the biggest stars in American music. Hear music featuring Jones’ work with Duke Ellington, Sonny Rollins, Dinah Washington, Quincy Jones, Nat King Cole and more.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Listen to the final episode in our three-part series exploring the music of Reunald Jones, a legendary Indiana trumpet player with deep connections to the Avenue scene. Hear music featuring Jones’ work with Duke Ellington, Sonny Rollins, Dinah Washington, Quincy Jones, Nat King Cole and more.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Listen to the final episode in our three-part series exploring the music of Reunald Jones, a legendary Indiana trumpet player with deep connections to the Avenue scene. Hear music featuring Jones’ work with Duke Ellington, Sonny Rollins, Dinah Washington, Quincy Jones, Nat King Cole and more.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-music-of-indiana-jazz-trumpeter-reunald-jones--part-3</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-07-06T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250708164002-Podcast-2025_07_06_ECHOES.mp3" length="12431532" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250708164002-Podcast-2025_07_06_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="12431532"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:12:56</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/07-06-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/07-06-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="72658" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-music-of-indiana-jazz-trumpeter-reunald-jones--part-3</guid></item><item><title>The music of Indiana jazz trumpeter Reunald Jones – Part 2</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Listen to the second episode in our three-part series exploring the music of Reunald Jones, a legendary Indiana trumpet player with deep connections to the Avenue scene. 

	During his remarkable career, Jones performed with the biggest stars in American music, including Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Sonny Rollins, Dinah Washington, Quincy Jones, and Nat King Cole. But he’s best known for his work with Count Basie. Jones was a member of the Count Basie band from 1952, to 1957. During that time, he led the band’s trumpet section, and he became known for playing the trumpet with one hand. 

	Jones was a member of Basie’s orchestra during a high point with the band. During the years Jones played with Basie, the band played their first dates in Europe and recorded classic albums like “Live at Newport”, “April in Paris”, and “Basie in London”. Listen to this program for music featuring Reunald Jones’ recordings with Count Basie.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	Listen to the second episode in our three-part series exploring the music of Reunald Jones, a legendary Indiana trumpet player with deep connections to the Avenue scene. 

	During his remarkable career, Jones performed with the biggest stars in American music, including Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Sonny Rollins, Dinah Washington, Quincy Jones, and Nat King Cole. But he’s best known for his work with Count Basie. Jones was a member of the Count Basie band from 1952, to 1957. During that time, he led the band’s trumpet section, and he became known for playing the trumpet with one hand. 

	Jones was a member of Basie’s orchestra during a high point with the band. During the years Jones played with Basie, the band played their first dates in Europe and recorded classic albums like “Live at Newport”, “April in Paris”, and “Basie in London”. Listen to this program for music featuring Reunald Jones’ recordings with Count Basie.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Listen to the second episode in our three-part series exploring the music of Reunald Jones, a legendary Indiana trumpet player with deep connections to the Avenue scene. During his remarkable career, Jones was best known for his work with Count Basie from 1952 to 1957. During that time, he led the band’s trumpet section, and he became known for playing the trumpet with one hand.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Listen to the second episode in our three-part series exploring the music of Reunald Jones, a legendary Indiana trumpet player with deep connections to the Avenue scene. During his remarkable career, Jones was best known for his work with Count Basie from 1952 to 1957. During that time, he led the band’s trumpet section, and he became known for playing the trumpet with one hand.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-music-of-indiana-jazz-trumpeter-reunald-jones--part-2</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-06-29T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250701221204-Podcast-2025_06_29_ECHOES.mp3" length="14196130" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250701221204-Podcast-2025_06_29_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="14196130"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:14:47</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/06-29-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/06-29-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="68041" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-music-of-indiana-jazz-trumpeter-reunald-jones--part-2</guid></item><item><title>The music of Indiana jazz trumpeter Reunald Jones – Part 1</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	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. During his legendary career, Jones performed with the biggest stars in American music, including Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, Sonny Rollins, Dinah Washington, Quincy Jones, Nat King Cole and many others. 

	Jones was born in Indianapolis in 1922. Music was part of his family legacy, his father John Wesley Jones was a musician, and his cousin Roy Eldridge, was a famous jazz trumpet star. Jones’ family had strong ties to the Avenue neighborhood. During the early 1900s, his father was a choral director for the Bethe A.M.E. church and a bandleader, for the Senate Avenue YMCA. In the 1930s, his sister, Louise Fields, was an editor for the Indianapolis Recorder. 

	After spending the first decade of his life in Indianapolis, Jones moved with his family to Muncie, Indiana. By age 15, Jones was playing trumpet in a local Muncie band that included Doc Wheeler on trombone. Wheeler became a star on the Avenue scene during the 1930s. In the early 1940s, Jones and Wheeler reunited for a series of recordings with Bluebird Records. 

	By age 20, Jones left Muncie to pursue a life in music. He performed with a variety of regional territory bands, including Speed Webb’s Hoosier Melody Lads, where he had the chance to play with his cousin Roy Eldridge. By the mid 1930s, Jones was in New York, where he began his recording career. 

	Join us this week to hear Jones’ early recordings with Mezz Mezzrow, Lil Hardin, Don Redman, Jimmie Lunceford and more.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	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. During his legendary career, Jones performed with the biggest stars in American music, including Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, Sonny Rollins, Dinah Washington, Quincy Jones, Nat King Cole and many others. 

	Jones was born in Indianapolis in 1922. Music was part of his family legacy, his father John Wesley Jones was a musician, and his cousin Roy Eldridge, was a famous jazz trumpet star. Jones’ family had strong ties to the Avenue neighborhood. During the early 1900s, his father was a choral director for the Bethe A.M.E. church and a bandleader, for the Senate Avenue YMCA. In the 1930s, his sister, Louise Fields, was an editor for the Indianapolis Recorder. 

	After spending the first decade of his life in Indianapolis, Jones moved with his family to Muncie, Indiana. By age 15, Jones was playing trumpet in a local Muncie band that included Doc Wheeler on trombone. Wheeler became a star on the Avenue scene during the 1930s. In the early 1940s, Jones and Wheeler reunited for a series of recordings with Bluebird Records. 

	By age 20, Jones left Muncie to pursue a life in music. He performed with a variety of regional territory bands, including Speed Webb’s Hoosier Melody Lads, where he had the chance to play with his cousin Roy Eldridge. By the mid 1930s, Jones was in New York, where he began his recording career. 

	Join us this week to hear Jones’ early recordings with Mezz Mezzrow, Lil Hardin, Don Redman, Jimmie Lunceford and more.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[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.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-music-of-indiana-jazz-trumpeter-reunald-jones--part-1</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-06-22T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250624175209-Podcast-2025_06_22_ECHOES.mp3" length="15812686" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250624175209-Podcast-2025_06_22_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="15812686"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:16:28</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/06-22-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/06-22-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="69457" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-music-of-indiana-jazz-trumpeter-reunald-jones--part-1</guid></item><item><title>The musical legacy of the Phyllis Wheatley YWCA</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	In April of 2025, a new Indiana state historical marker was placed in the Indiana Avenue neighborhood. The marker honors the history of the Phillis Wheatley YWCA. During the era of segregation, the Phillis Wheatley YWCA was a crucial institution for Black women in Indianapolis, providing a safe space for community, education, and advocacy. The Phyllis Wheatley YWCA also offered a space for cultural expression. The Harriet Jordan Music Hall, located within the YWCA building, hosted concerts weekly. Many of these events focused on the artistry of Black classical musicians. During the mid 20th Century, the Avenue was home to a vibrant classical music culture, and the Phillis Wheatley YWCA was one of the neighborhood’s premier classical music venues. 

	Celebrate the musical legacy of the Phyllis Wheatley YWCA by listening to music from artists who performed there. Hear rare recordings from local and internationally known performers, including Felicia Weathers, Sarah McLawler, Eva Jessye, Shirley Graham Du Bois, Larry Ridley, David Hardiman and more.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	In April of 2025, a new Indiana state historical marker was placed in the Indiana Avenue neighborhood. The marker honors the history of the Phillis Wheatley YWCA. During the era of segregation, the Phillis Wheatley YWCA was a crucial institution for Black women in Indianapolis, providing a safe space for community, education, and advocacy. The Phyllis Wheatley YWCA also offered a space for cultural expression. The Harriet Jordan Music Hall, located within the YWCA building, hosted concerts weekly. Many of these events focused on the artistry of Black classical musicians. During the mid 20th Century, the Avenue was home to a vibrant classical music culture, and the Phillis Wheatley YWCA was one of the neighborhood’s premier classical music venues. 

	Celebrate the musical legacy of the Phyllis Wheatley YWCA by listening to music from artists who performed there. Hear rare recordings from local and internationally known performers, including Felicia Weathers, Sarah McLawler, Eva Jessye, Shirley Graham Du Bois, Larry Ridley, David Hardiman and more.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[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. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-musical-legacy-of-the-phyllis-wheatley-ywca</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-06-15T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250618105201-Podcast-2025_06_15_ECHOES.mp3" length="18470165" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250618105201-Podcast-2025_06_15_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="18470165"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:19:13</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/06-15-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/06-15-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="74740" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-musical-legacy-of-the-phyllis-wheatley-ywca</guid></item><item><title>Exploring the history of female impersonators on the Avenue</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Celebrate Pride month by looking back at the history of female impersonators and drag queens on the Avenue. 

	Indiana Avenue is known for its legendary nightclubs and historic legacy of jazz, blues and R&amp;B music. The Avenue was also home to a lesser known, but equally vibrant tradition, the art of female impersonation. From the 1930s through the 1950s, Avenue clubs welcomed performers who defied gender norms and social expectations. These artists, known then as “female impersonators,” were more than novelty acts; they were skilled entertainers and cultural trailblazers. 

	Names including Doris Duchess White and Candy Laverne appeared on marquees alongside jazz greats like Slide Hampton and Jimmy Coe. Their performances dazzled audiences, yet despite their popularity, female impersonators rarely had the opportunity to record, and audio recordings of their work are difficult to find. 

	Listen to rare recordings featuring the work of female impersonators connected to the Avenue scene, along with interviews featuring Avenue artists who worked alongside these artists.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	Celebrate Pride month by looking back at the history of female impersonators and drag queens on the Avenue. 

	Indiana Avenue is known for its legendary nightclubs and historic legacy of jazz, blues and R&amp;B music. The Avenue was also home to a lesser known, but equally vibrant tradition, the art of female impersonation. From the 1930s through the 1950s, Avenue clubs welcomed performers who defied gender norms and social expectations. These artists, known then as “female impersonators,” were more than novelty acts; they were skilled entertainers and cultural trailblazers. 

	Names including Doris Duchess White and Candy Laverne appeared on marquees alongside jazz greats like Slide Hampton and Jimmy Coe. Their performances dazzled audiences, yet despite their popularity, female impersonators rarely had the opportunity to record, and audio recordings of their work are difficult to find. 

	Listen to rare recordings featuring the work of female impersonators connected to the Avenue scene, along with interviews featuring Avenue artists who worked alongside these artists.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[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.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/exploring-the-history-of-female-impersonators-on-the-avenue</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-06-08T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250612130904-Podcast-2025_06_08_ECHOES.mp3" length="34530312" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250612130904-Podcast-2025_06_08_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="34530312"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:35:58</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/06-08-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/06-08-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="78171" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/exploring-the-history-of-female-impersonators-on-the-avenue</guid></item><item><title>Remembering Naptown funk musician DeMorris “DeGe” Smith</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	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. 

	Smith’s career spanned generations. He worked extensively with Indianapolis bands, like Epoxy, Redd Hott, Klas, Below Zero, and The Downstroke Band. He also performed and recorded with national acts too, including The Bar-Kays, The Deele and R.J’s Latest Arrival. Outside of his work in music, Smith was a successful radio producer, working for WIBC for two decades. 

	Smith came from a musical family. His father Sonny Smith was a drummer who performed on the Avenue for decades with his band The Original Chromatics. Over the years, Sonny played with legendary Naptown musicians like David Baker and Erroll Grandy. Sonny was also a professional athlete, who played basketball with the Harlem Globetrotters and played baseball in the Negro Leagues with the Chicago American Giants. Smith’s mother Margaret Smith was a music teacher in the Indianapolis Public School system. His brother Sparky Smith achieved success as a flute player in the local jazz scene. Sparky played with many local jazz legends, including David Young, Pookie Johnson, and Billy Wooten.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	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. 

	Smith’s career spanned generations. He worked extensively with Indianapolis bands, like Epoxy, Redd Hott, Klas, Below Zero, and The Downstroke Band. He also performed and recorded with national acts too, including The Bar-Kays, The Deele and R.J’s Latest Arrival. Outside of his work in music, Smith was a successful radio producer, working for WIBC for two decades. 

	Smith came from a musical family. His father Sonny Smith was a drummer who performed on the Avenue for decades with his band The Original Chromatics. Over the years, Sonny played with legendary Naptown musicians like David Baker and Erroll Grandy. Sonny was also a professional athlete, who played basketball with the Harlem Globetrotters and played baseball in the Negro Leagues with the Chicago American Giants. Smith’s mother Margaret Smith was a music teacher in the Indianapolis Public School system. His brother Sparky Smith achieved success as a flute player in the local jazz scene. Sparky played with many local jazz legends, including David Young, Pookie Johnson, and Billy Wooten.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[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.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/remembering-naptown-funk-musician-demorris-dege-smith</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-06-01T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250603191047-Podcast-2025_06_01_ECHOES.mp3" length="16019688" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250603191047-Podcast-2025_06_01_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="16019688"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:16:41</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/06-01-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/06-01-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="85385" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/remembering-naptown-funk-musician-demorris-dege-smith</guid></item><item><title>Phil Ranelin – Part 3: Remembering his work and friendship with Freddie Hubbard</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Enjoy the final episode in our three-part series exploring the music of Phil Ranelin, a legendary Indianapolis jazz trombonist. Listen to classic music from Ranelin, along with a recent interview he recorded with WFYI’s Kyle Long.

	On this edition, Ranelin will discuss his lifelong friendship with jazz star Freddie Hubbard. Ranelin and Hubbard both attended Indianapolis’ Arsenal Tech High School during the 1950s. Two decades later, they recorded three albums together. Ranelin will also reflect on his time in Detroit, where he co-founded the Tribe Records label, and performed with Motown musicians like Stevie Wonder and The Temptations.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	Enjoy the final episode in our three-part series exploring the music of Phil Ranelin, a legendary Indianapolis jazz trombonist. Listen to classic music from Ranelin, along with a recent interview he recorded with WFYI’s Kyle Long.

	On this edition, Ranelin will discuss his lifelong friendship with jazz star Freddie Hubbard. Ranelin and Hubbard both attended Indianapolis’ Arsenal Tech High School during the 1950s. Two decades later, they recorded three albums together. Ranelin will also reflect on his time in Detroit, where he co-founded the Tribe Records label, and performed with Motown musicians like Stevie Wonder and The Temptations.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[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.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/phil-ranelin--part-3-remembering-his-work-and-friendship-with-freddie-hubbard</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-05-25T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250528133523-Podcast-2025_05_25_ECHOES.mp3" length="35340993" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250528133523-Podcast-2025_05_25_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="35340993"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:36:48</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/05-25-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/05-25-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="65792" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/phil-ranelin--part-3-remembering-his-work-and-friendship-with-freddie-hubbard</guid></item><item><title>Phil Ranelin – Part 2: Reflecting on his work with Wes Montgomery</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This is the second episode in our three-part series exploring the music of Phil Ranelin. Listen to classic music from Ranelin, along with a recent interview he recorded with WFYI’s Kyle Long. 

	On this edition, Ranelin will reflect on his work with Wes Montgomery and performing on Indiana Avenue. Ranelin will also discuss how his work has been embraced by a new generation of musicians, including Madlib, Kamasi Washington, and Carlos Niño.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This is the second episode in our three-part series exploring the music of Phil Ranelin. Listen to classic music from Ranelin, along with a recent interview he recorded with WFYI’s Kyle Long. 

	On this edition, Ranelin will reflect on his work with Wes Montgomery and performing on Indiana Avenue. Ranelin will also discuss how his work has been embraced by a new generation of musicians, including Madlib, Kamasi Washington, and Carlos Niño.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[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.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/phil-ranelin--part-2-reflecting-on-his-work-with-wes-montgomery</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-05-18T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250520145949-Podcast-2025_05_18_ECHOES.mp3" length="31595104" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250520145949-Podcast-2025_05_18_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="31595104"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:32:54</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/05-18-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/05-18-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="83234" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/phil-ranelin--part-2-reflecting-on-his-work-with-wes-montgomery</guid></item><item><title>Phil Ranelin – Part 1: New releases and return to Indianapolis</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	On May 25th, the legendary Indianapolis jazz trombonist Phil Ranelin will turn 86 years old. For the next three weeks on Echoes of Indiana, we’ll celebrate the anniversary of Ranelin’s birthday by exploring his work in music. Listen to a recent interview Ranelin recorded with WFYI’s Kyle Long, along with classic recordings from his discography. 

	Phil Ranelin was born in Indianapolis in 1939. He grew up on the city’s east side in the Martindale Brightwood neighborhood and attended Arsenal Tech High School, where jazz icon Freddie Hubbard was also a student. Nearly two decades later they would record three albums together. During the 1960s, Ranelin was active on the local jazz scene, performing with Indianapolis jazz greats like Wes Montgomery, Pookie Johnson, David Young, and Freddie Hubbard. 

	Around 1968, Ranelin left Indianapolis for Detroit, becoming deeply involved in the city’s dynamic music scene. While in Detroit he worked as a session musician and touring performer for Motown Records, appearing with artists including Stevie Wonder and The Temptations. But it was his work with Tribe jazz collective that elevated his legacy in music. 

	Ranelin co-founded Tribe in the early 1970s with saxophonist Wendell Harrison. Tribe started as a musical ensemble, but soon expanded into a record label, magazine and artist collective. Their work was explicitly political, advocating for Black empowerment and self-determination. Ranelin’s tenure with Tribe Records produced a number of seminal albums including “The Time Is Now” and “Vibes from the Tribe.” These recordings blended traditional jazz with funk, and avant-garde techniques, helping to redefine the boundaries of the genre.

	Ranelin spent much of the last 40 years, living in Los Angeles, California.  But he recently returned to his hometown Indianapolis after suffering a severe stroke in 2021. 

	On this week’s episode, hear music from Ranelin’s most recent releases, including "The Found Tapes: Live in Los Angeles,” and “Tribe 2000.”
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	On May 25th, the legendary Indianapolis jazz trombonist Phil Ranelin will turn 86 years old. For the next three weeks on Echoes of Indiana, we’ll celebrate the anniversary of Ranelin’s birthday by exploring his work in music. Listen to a recent interview Ranelin recorded with WFYI’s Kyle Long, along with classic recordings from his discography. 

	Phil Ranelin was born in Indianapolis in 1939. He grew up on the city’s east side in the Martindale Brightwood neighborhood and attended Arsenal Tech High School, where jazz icon Freddie Hubbard was also a student. Nearly two decades later they would record three albums together. During the 1960s, Ranelin was active on the local jazz scene, performing with Indianapolis jazz greats like Wes Montgomery, Pookie Johnson, David Young, and Freddie Hubbard. 

	Around 1968, Ranelin left Indianapolis for Detroit, becoming deeply involved in the city’s dynamic music scene. While in Detroit he worked as a session musician and touring performer for Motown Records, appearing with artists including Stevie Wonder and The Temptations. But it was his work with Tribe jazz collective that elevated his legacy in music. 

	Ranelin co-founded Tribe in the early 1970s with saxophonist Wendell Harrison. Tribe started as a musical ensemble, but soon expanded into a record label, magazine and artist collective. Their work was explicitly political, advocating for Black empowerment and self-determination. Ranelin’s tenure with Tribe Records produced a number of seminal albums including “The Time Is Now” and “Vibes from the Tribe.” These recordings blended traditional jazz with funk, and avant-garde techniques, helping to redefine the boundaries of the genre.

	Ranelin spent much of the last 40 years, living in Los Angeles, California.  But he recently returned to his hometown Indianapolis after suffering a severe stroke in 2021. 

	On this week’s episode, hear music from Ranelin’s most recent releases, including "The Found Tapes: Live in Los Angeles,” and “Tribe 2000.”
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.”]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[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.”]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/phil-ranelin--part-1-new-releases-and-return-to-indianapolis</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-05-11T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250514161907-Podcast-2025_05_11_ECHOES.mp3" length="27999595" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250514161907-Podcast-2025_05_11_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="27999595"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:29:09</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/05-11-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/05-11-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="102302" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/phil-ranelin--part-1-new-releases-and-return-to-indianapolis</guid></item><item><title>The early years of Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign’s Lester Johnson</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	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. Lester got his start as a teenager playing on the Avenue with Harvey Cook and the Blue Tones. 

	We'll explore his time with groups like The Chordells and The Golden Soul Show Band, and talk about the deep musical roots in his family—including blues great Guitar Pete Franklin, jazz guitarist Johnny Shacklett, and his grandmother Flossie Franklin, who has been credited with writing lyrics for the Indianapolis blues legend Leroy Carr.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	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. Lester got his start as a teenager playing on the Avenue with Harvey Cook and the Blue Tones. 

	We'll explore his time with groups like The Chordells and The Golden Soul Show Band, and talk about the deep musical roots in his family—including blues great Guitar Pete Franklin, jazz guitarist Johnny Shacklett, and his grandmother Flossie Franklin, who has been credited with writing lyrics for the Indianapolis blues legend Leroy Carr.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[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.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-early-years-of-ebony-rhythm-funk-campaigns-lester-johnson</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-05-04T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250507142855-Podcast-2025_05_04_ECHOES.mp3" length="50159944" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250507142855-Podcast-2025_05_04_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="50159944"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:52:14</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/05-04-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/05-04-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="56664" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-early-years-of-ebony-rhythm-funk-campaigns-lester-johnson</guid></item><item><title>Naptown pianists Herve Duerson and Turner Parrish</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Listen to music from Herve Duerson and Turner Parrish, two important pianists who were active in the Indianapolis scene during the 1920s and ’30s. Though they were not linked together professionally, they shared many common traits. Both men recorded blues and jazz music for Richmond, Indiana’s Gennett Records, and both worked with the Naptown blues singer Teddy Moss.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	Listen to music from Herve Duerson and Turner Parrish, two important pianists who were active in the Indianapolis scene during the 1920s and ’30s. Though they were not linked together professionally, they shared many common traits. Both men recorded blues and jazz music for Richmond, Indiana’s Gennett Records, and both worked with the Naptown blues singer Teddy Moss.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Listen to music from Herve Duerson and Turner Parrish, two important pianists who were active in the Indianapolis scene during the 1920s and ’30s. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Listen to music from Herve Duerson and Turner Parrish, two important pianists who were active in the Indianapolis scene during the 1920s and ’30s. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-pianists-herve-duerson-and-turner-parrish</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-04-27T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250429175210-Podcast-2025_04_27_ECHOES.mp3" length="18435076" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250429175210-Podcast-2025_04_27_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="18435076"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:19:11</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/04-27-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/04-27-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="60184" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-pianists-herve-duerson-and-turner-parrish</guid></item><item><title>Indianapolis music legends discuss the history of Naptown funk</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	During the 1960s and ‘70s, funk music flourished in Indianapolis. Local bands like The Highlighters, Amnesty, The Moonlighters, Billy Ball and The Upsetters, and The Presidents packed nightclubs clubs across the city, from Indiana Avenue to East 38th Street. 

	On March 16th, WFYI 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 exploring the history of Indianapolis funk music. The panel featured four important pioneers of Naptown funk: Steve Weakley (Funk Incorporated), Lester Jonhson (Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign), Reggie Griffin (Manchild), and Rodney Stepp (Rapture/The Spinners).

	Listen to excerpts from that conversation, along with music from legendary Indianapolis funk bands.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	During the 1960s and ‘70s, funk music flourished in Indianapolis. Local bands like The Highlighters, Amnesty, The Moonlighters, Billy Ball and The Upsetters, and The Presidents packed nightclubs clubs across the city, from Indiana Avenue to East 38th Street. 

	On March 16th, WFYI 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 exploring the history of Indianapolis funk music. The panel featured four important pioneers of Naptown funk: Steve Weakley (Funk Incorporated), Lester Jonhson (Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign), Reggie Griffin (Manchild), and Rodney Stepp (Rapture/The Spinners).

	Listen to excerpts from that conversation, along with music from legendary Indianapolis funk bands.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[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.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/indianapolis-music-legends-discuss-the-history-of-naptown-funk</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-04-20T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250422124022-Podcast-2025_04_20_ECHOES.mp3" length="45826506" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250422124022-Podcast-2025_04_20_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="45826506"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:47:44</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/04-20-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/04-20-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="125084" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/indianapolis-music-legends-discuss-the-history-of-naptown-funk</guid></item><item><title>Indiana Avenue’s Bohemian Club</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	During the mid-20th Century, social clubs played a large role in the Black music scene of Indianapolis. Local social clubs, including the Defiants and Cosmo Knights, hosted major concerts and dances across the city. One of the earliest Indianapolis social clubs to make an impact on the city’s music scene was The Bohemian Club.

	The Bohemian club was started in the early 1920s and included many prominent Indiana Avenue men, from civil servants, like the Indianapolis police officer Roy Kennedy, to William “Kid” Edwards, a boxing promoter, and owner of a radio and record shop, on the Avenue. During the 1920s and ‘30s, the Bohemian Club sponsored major concerts and dances, featuring national and local performers, including Earl Hines, Roy Eldridge, Cleo Brown, Speed Webb, Slim Green, and many others. 

	A 1947 article in the Indianapolis Recorder declared that “The Bohemian Club hosted the ritziest and most elegant affairs ever held along the Avenue.” The club also gave back to the community, as many of their events, were fundraisers for the Indianapolis Colored Orphans Home.

	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll celebrate the history of the Bohemian Club, by listening to music from artists who performed at their events.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	During the mid-20th Century, social clubs played a large role in the Black music scene of Indianapolis. Local social clubs, including the Defiants and Cosmo Knights, hosted major concerts and dances across the city. One of the earliest Indianapolis social clubs to make an impact on the city’s music scene was The Bohemian Club.

	The Bohemian club was started in the early 1920s and included many prominent Indiana Avenue men, from civil servants, like the Indianapolis police officer Roy Kennedy, to William “Kid” Edwards, a boxing promoter, and owner of a radio and record shop, on the Avenue. During the 1920s and ‘30s, the Bohemian Club sponsored major concerts and dances, featuring national and local performers, including Earl Hines, Roy Eldridge, Cleo Brown, Speed Webb, Slim Green, and many others. 

	A 1947 article in the Indianapolis Recorder declared that “The Bohemian Club hosted the ritziest and most elegant affairs ever held along the Avenue.” The club also gave back to the community, as many of their events, were fundraisers for the Indianapolis Colored Orphans Home.

	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll celebrate the history of the Bohemian Club, by listening to music from artists who performed at their events.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[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. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/indiana-avenues-bohemian-club</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-04-13T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250415203700-Podcast-2025_04_13_ECHOES.mp3" length="17410122" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250415203700-Podcast-2025_04_13_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="17410122"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:18:07</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/04-13-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/04-13-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="135496" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/indiana-avenues-bohemian-club</guid></item><item><title>Freddie Hubbard rap samples</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	The iconic jazz trumpet player Freddie Hubbard was born in Indianapolis on April 7th of 1938. During his extraordinary career, Hubbard made enormous contributions to hard bop and fusion music, performing on landmark albums by John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, Quincy Jones, Sonny Rollins, Wayne Shorter and many others. Hubbard also issued many classic recordings as a bandleader. Nine of those albums appeared on the Billboard charts and his 1972 LP First Light earned a Grammy award for "Best Jazz Performance by a Group". Hubbard’s technical mastery of the trumpet earned widespread critical acclaim and drew comparisons to legendary musicians like Miles Davis. Freddie 

	Hubbard passed away in 2008 at the age of 70, but his impact on music endures. 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. In this episode, we’ll celebrate Hubbard’s birthday by exploring the use of his music in hip-hop.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	The iconic jazz trumpet player Freddie Hubbard was born in Indianapolis on April 7th of 1938. During his extraordinary career, Hubbard made enormous contributions to hard bop and fusion music, performing on landmark albums by John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, Quincy Jones, Sonny Rollins, Wayne Shorter and many others. Hubbard also issued many classic recordings as a bandleader. Nine of those albums appeared on the Billboard charts and his 1972 LP First Light earned a Grammy award for "Best Jazz Performance by a Group". Hubbard’s technical mastery of the trumpet earned widespread critical acclaim and drew comparisons to legendary musicians like Miles Davis. Freddie 

	Hubbard passed away in 2008 at the age of 70, but his impact on music endures. 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. In this episode, we’ll celebrate Hubbard’s birthday by exploring the use of his music in hip-hop.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[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.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/freddie-hubbard-rap-samples</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-04-06T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250409104040-Podcast-2024_04_06_ECHOES.mp3" length="14229038" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250409104040-Podcast-2024_04_06_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="14229038"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:14:49</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/04-06-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/04-06-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="70015" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/freddie-hubbard-rap-samples</guid></item><item><title>Roy Ayers’ Avenue connections</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	The legendary jazz musician Roy Ayers passed away earlier this year. Born in Los Angeles, California in 1940, Ayers is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in jazz, funk, and soul music. 

	Ayers released over 30 albums and performed with iconic jazz musicians including including Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, Joe Henderson and many more. During his early career, Ayers worked extensively with Indiana musicians, including the Fort Wayne pianist Jack Wilson and the Indianapolis bassists Leroy Vinnegar and Monk Montgomery.

	On this episode, listen to music featuring Ayers' work with Naptown musicians.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	The legendary jazz musician Roy Ayers passed away earlier this year. Born in Los Angeles, California in 1940, Ayers is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in jazz, funk, and soul music. 

	Ayers released over 30 albums and performed with iconic jazz musicians including including Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, Joe Henderson and many more. During his early career, Ayers worked extensively with Indiana musicians, including the Fort Wayne pianist Jack Wilson and the Indianapolis bassists Leroy Vinnegar and Monk Montgomery.

	On this episode, listen to music featuring Ayers' work with Naptown musicians.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[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.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/roy-ayers-avenue-connections</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-03-30T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250401181038-Podcast-2025_03_30_ECHOES.mp3" length="12854371" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250401181038-Podcast-2025_03_30_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="12854371"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:13:23</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/03-30-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/03-30-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="83101" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/roy-ayers-avenue-connections</guid></item><item><title>The early blues women of Naptown</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Celebrate Women’s History Month with music featuring the early blues women of Naptown. During the 1920s and ‘30s, Indiana Avenue was a Mecca for blues music, thanks in part, to the legendary Indianapolis blues duo of Leroy Carr and Scrapper Blackwell. Women also played a large role in the early Naptown blues scene, including Alura Mack, Bessie Brown, Laura Smith, and Nina Reeves, her 1923 single “Indiana Avenue Blues” was among the first wave of blues records released.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	Celebrate Women’s History Month with music featuring the early blues women of Naptown. During the 1920s and ‘30s, Indiana Avenue was a Mecca for blues music, thanks in part, to the legendary Indianapolis blues duo of Leroy Carr and Scrapper Blackwell. Women also played a large role in the early Naptown blues scene, including Alura Mack, Bessie Brown, Laura Smith, and Nina Reeves, her 1923 single “Indiana Avenue Blues” was among the first wave of blues records released.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Celebrate Women’s History Month with music featuring the early blues women of Naptown during the 1920s and ‘30s.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Celebrate Women’s History Month with music featuring the early blues women of Naptown during the 1920s and ‘30s.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-early-blues-women-of-naptown</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-03-23T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250324173755-Podcast-2025_03_23_ECHOES.mp3" length="15205036" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250324173755-Podcast-2025_03_23_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="15205036"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:15:50</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/03-23-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/03-23-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="80457" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-early-blues-women-of-naptown</guid></item><item><title>The soul women of Indiana Avenue</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Celebrate Women’s History Month with music from the soul women of Indiana Avenue.

	From the 1950s to the 1970s, R&amp;B, soul, and funk music flourished in the nightclubs of Indiana Avenue. Women played a large role in the Naptown soul scene, from girl groups including The Indy’s and The Pearls, to solo singers like Johnnie Mae and Lois Blaine.

	Hear music from Debbie Nelson, Pam Tanner, Elaine Livingston, Josephine Cheatham, Care Package, Charlotte Bailey and more.
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	Celebrate Women’s History Month with music from the soul women of Indiana Avenue.

	From the 1950s to the 1970s, R&amp;B, soul, and funk music flourished in the nightclubs of Indiana Avenue. Women played a large role in the Naptown soul scene, from girl groups including The Indy’s and The Pearls, to solo singers like Johnnie Mae and Lois Blaine.

	Hear music from Debbie Nelson, Pam Tanner, Elaine Livingston, Josephine Cheatham, Care Package, Charlotte Bailey and more.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[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.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-soul-women-of-indiana-avenue</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-03-16T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250318144149-Podcast-2025_03_16_ECHOES.mp3" length="17196549" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250318144149-Podcast-2025_03_16_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="17196549"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:17:54</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/03-16-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/03-16-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="96161" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-soul-women-of-indiana-avenue</guid></item><item><title>Hazel Johnson's Women in Jazz festival</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Celebrate Women’s History Month as we look back at Hazel Johnson’s Women in Jazz festival. The festival ran from 1986 to 1991 at the Madam Walker Theatre and featured many important women from the Indianapolis jazz scene, including Flo Garvin, Aretta La Marre, Mary Moss, Cherryl Hayes, Vickie Daniels, Anita Walker, Brenda Walls, Margaret Floyd, Cyann Proffitt, Salathiel Latrell, and others. Listen to music from artists who performed at the festival, including never-before-heard live recordings of Hazel Johnson.

	Johnson started the Women in Jazz festival, to provide young and veteran women an opportunity to perform together. In a 1987 article published by the Indianapolis Star, Johnson said, “For many years men have dominated the jazz field. We feel the time is right for women to step out and receive the recognition we’ve been told we deserve.” The first Women in Jazz festival was held on October 12, 1986 and was hosted by the legendary Indianapolis broadcaster Barbara Boyd.

	Johnson was born in Indianapolis in 1944. She grew up in the Avenue neighborhood and attended Crispus Attucks High School. Johnson began singing as a child. By age 14, she was performing professionally with the Naptown bandleader Larry Liggett. During her long career, Johnson played at many Avenue venues and she performed with many significant Indianapolis musicians, including Pookie Johnson, Jimmy Coe, Mel Rhyne, Thurston Harris, Carl Bailey, Johnny Dial, Errol Grandy and many more. 

	During her final years, Johnson spent much of her time managing the Inner-City Music School, a program she co-founded in 1994 with her husband Mack Strong. The school provided free music education for Indianapolis youth. Johnson’s contributions to jazz music were honored in 2007, when she was inducted into the Indianapolis Jazz Hall of Fame. Hazel Johnson died in 2011. She was 67 years old.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	Celebrate Women’s History Month as we look back at Hazel Johnson’s Women in Jazz festival. The festival ran from 1986 to 1991 at the Madam Walker Theatre and featured many important women from the Indianapolis jazz scene, including Flo Garvin, Aretta La Marre, Mary Moss, Cherryl Hayes, Vickie Daniels, Anita Walker, Brenda Walls, Margaret Floyd, Cyann Proffitt, Salathiel Latrell, and others. Listen to music from artists who performed at the festival, including never-before-heard live recordings of Hazel Johnson.

	Johnson started the Women in Jazz festival, to provide young and veteran women an opportunity to perform together. In a 1987 article published by the Indianapolis Star, Johnson said, “For many years men have dominated the jazz field. We feel the time is right for women to step out and receive the recognition we’ve been told we deserve.” The first Women in Jazz festival was held on October 12, 1986 and was hosted by the legendary Indianapolis broadcaster Barbara Boyd.

	Johnson was born in Indianapolis in 1944. She grew up in the Avenue neighborhood and attended Crispus Attucks High School. Johnson began singing as a child. By age 14, she was performing professionally with the Naptown bandleader Larry Liggett. During her long career, Johnson played at many Avenue venues and she performed with many significant Indianapolis musicians, including Pookie Johnson, Jimmy Coe, Mel Rhyne, Thurston Harris, Carl Bailey, Johnny Dial, Errol Grandy and many more. 

	During her final years, Johnson spent much of her time managing the Inner-City Music School, a program she co-founded in 1994 with her husband Mack Strong. The school provided free music education for Indianapolis youth. Johnson’s contributions to jazz music were honored in 2007, when she was inducted into the Indianapolis Jazz Hall of Fame. Hazel Johnson died in 2011. She was 67 years old.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[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. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/hazel-johnsons-women-in-jazz-festival</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-03-09T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250311160015-Podcast-2025_03_09_ECHOES.mp3" length="15232695" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250311160015-Podcast-2025_03_09_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="15232695"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:15:51</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/03-09-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/03-09-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="60460" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/hazel-johnsons-women-in-jazz-festival</guid></item><item><title>The best of The Hampton Sisters</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Celebrate Women’s History Month with music from The Hampton Sisters, a legendary Indianapolis jazz quartet featuring Dawn, Virtue, Carmelita, and Aletra Hampton.

	They were born in Middletown, Ohio. Their birth dates spanned from 1915, when Aletra was born, to 1928, when Dawn, the youngest sister, was born. Their parents, Deacon and Laura Hampton, were both musicians. They had 12 children and together, they toured across the country as the Hampton Family Band. The experience they gained as children would serve them well later in life, as several members of the family pursued music as a professiom, including Slide Hampton, who became a world-renowned trombonist and arranger.

	In 1938, the Hampton Family settled in Indianapolis. During the 1940s and ‘50s the Hampton family band were stars on the Avenue. They appeared at local clubs including George’s Bar, Walker Casino, Rum Boogie, Sky Club, Cotton Club, Paradise, Sunset Terrace, and the P&amp;P Supper Club. The Hampton Family also performed at legendary venues outside of Indianapolis, including the Apollo, Carnegie Hall, and the Savoy Ballroom. The Hampton Sisters formed as an independent band during World War 2, when many male musicians were serving in the Armed Forces.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	Celebrate Women’s History Month with music from The Hampton Sisters, a legendary Indianapolis jazz quartet featuring Dawn, Virtue, Carmelita, and Aletra Hampton.

	They were born in Middletown, Ohio. Their birth dates spanned from 1915, when Aletra was born, to 1928, when Dawn, the youngest sister, was born. Their parents, Deacon and Laura Hampton, were both musicians. They had 12 children and together, they toured across the country as the Hampton Family Band. The experience they gained as children would serve them well later in life, as several members of the family pursued music as a professiom, including Slide Hampton, who became a world-renowned trombonist and arranger.

	In 1938, the Hampton Family settled in Indianapolis. During the 1940s and ‘50s the Hampton family band were stars on the Avenue. They appeared at local clubs including George’s Bar, Walker Casino, Rum Boogie, Sky Club, Cotton Club, Paradise, Sunset Terrace, and the P&amp;P Supper Club. The Hampton Family also performed at legendary venues outside of Indianapolis, including the Apollo, Carnegie Hall, and the Savoy Ballroom. The Hampton Sisters formed as an independent band during World War 2, when many male musicians were serving in the Armed Forces.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[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.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-best-of-the-hampton-sisters</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-03-02T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250305141634-Podcast-2025_03_02_ECHOES.mp3" length="16044372" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250305141634-Podcast-2025_03_02_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="16044372"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:16:42</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/03-02-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/03-02-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="72403" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-best-of-the-hampton-sisters</guid></item><item><title>Indiana Avenue Stomp – The music of Montana Taylor</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	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”.

	Very little is known about Montana Taylor’s early life. Some sources say he was born in Indianapolis in 1903, others list his place of birth as Butte, Montana. In a 1947 interview with Jazz Record magazine, Montana recalled growing up in Indianapolis. He began playing piano at 16 and by the age of 20 he was performing on the Avenue. Montana worked in Avenue venues including the Golden West Cafe and the Hole in the Wall. Montana was discovered by Vocalion Records while performing on the Avenue, when the label’s Indianapolis talent scout, John Guernsey, spotted Montana playing in a neighborhood bar. 

	During his career as a recording artist, Montana cut over a dozen tracks, including instrumental compositions and collaborations with blues singers Chippie Hill and Lil Johnson.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	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”.

	Very little is known about Montana Taylor’s early life. Some sources say he was born in Indianapolis in 1903, others list his place of birth as Butte, Montana. In a 1947 interview with Jazz Record magazine, Montana recalled growing up in Indianapolis. He began playing piano at 16 and by the age of 20 he was performing on the Avenue. Montana worked in Avenue venues including the Golden West Cafe and the Hole in the Wall. Montana was discovered by Vocalion Records while performing on the Avenue, when the label’s Indianapolis talent scout, John Guernsey, spotted Montana playing in a neighborhood bar. 

	During his career as a recording artist, Montana cut over a dozen tracks, including instrumental compositions and collaborations with blues singers Chippie Hill and Lil Johnson.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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”. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[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”. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/indiana-avenue-stomp--the-music-of-montana-taylor</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-02-23T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250223200756-Podcast-2025_02_23_ECHOES.mp3" length="15877663" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250223200756-Podcast-2025_02_23_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="15877663"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:16:32</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/02-23-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/02-23-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="89974" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/indiana-avenue-stomp--the-music-of-montana-taylor</guid></item><item><title>The complete Pookie Johnson - Part 3</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Listen to the final episode in a three-part series exploring the complete works of Alonzo "Pookie" Johnson, a legendary Indianapolis jazz saxophonist. Johnson was a veteran of the Avenue music scene and performed with many legendary Naptown jazz musicians, including Wes Montgomery and Freddie Hubbard.

	On this edition, we’ll share music from Johnson’s 1996 album “Legacy” and his 2003 recording with The Hampton Sisters.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	Listen to the final episode in a three-part series exploring the complete works of Alonzo "Pookie" Johnson, a legendary Indianapolis jazz saxophonist. Johnson was a veteran of the Avenue music scene and performed with many legendary Naptown jazz musicians, including Wes Montgomery and Freddie Hubbard.

	On this edition, we’ll share music from Johnson’s 1996 album “Legacy” and his 2003 recording with The Hampton Sisters.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[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. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-complete-pookie-johnson-part-3</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-02-16T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250218152822-Podcast-2025_02_16_ECHOES.mp3" length="11090935" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250218152822-Podcast-2025_02_16_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="11090935"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:11:32</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/02-16-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/02-16-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="111046" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-complete-pookie-johnson-part-3</guid></item><item><title>The complete Pookie Johnson - Part 2</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Listen to the second episode of our three-part series exploring the complete works Alonzo "Pookie" Johnson, a legendary Indianapolis jazz saxophonist.

	On this edition, we’ll share rare and unreleased recordings featuring Johnson’s work with Uncle Funkenstein, Jimmy Coe, Billy Wooten, and Steve Allee.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	Listen to the second episode of our three-part series exploring the complete works Alonzo "Pookie" Johnson, a legendary Indianapolis jazz saxophonist.

	On this edition, we’ll share rare and unreleased recordings featuring Johnson’s work with Uncle Funkenstein, Jimmy Coe, Billy Wooten, and Steve Allee.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[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. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-complete-pookie-johnson-part-2</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-02-09T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250211154314-Podcast-2025_02_09_ECHOES.mp3" length="11056728" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250211154314-Podcast-2025_02_09_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="11056728"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:11:31</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/02-09-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/02-09-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="132601" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-complete-pookie-johnson-part-2</guid></item><item><title>The complete Pookie Johnson - Part 1</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Enjoy the first in our three-part series on the complete recordings of the late Alonzo “Pookie” Johnson, a legendary Indiana Avenue jazz saxophonist. This episode explores his early recordings. 

	Many local jazz fans consider Johnson to be one of the greatest saxophonists in Indianapolis history. During his six-decade career, Johnson performed with the greatest jazz players in Naptown, including Wes Montgomery, Slide Hampton, Jimmy Coe, Carl Perkins, Virgil Jones, David Baker, Errol Grandy, Freddie Hubbard, and many more. 

	Johnson was born in Indianapolis in October 1927. He studied music at Crispus Attucks High School, and the Jordan Conservatory. Johnson was a veteran of the Avenue club scene, performing at legendary venues such as the Sky Club, George’s Bar, The P&amp;P Club, Henri’s, the Golden West, Sunset Terrace, and the British Lounge.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	Enjoy the first in our three-part series on the complete recordings of the late Alonzo “Pookie” Johnson, a legendary Indiana Avenue jazz saxophonist. This episode explores his early recordings. 

	Many local jazz fans consider Johnson to be one of the greatest saxophonists in Indianapolis history. During his six-decade career, Johnson performed with the greatest jazz players in Naptown, including Wes Montgomery, Slide Hampton, Jimmy Coe, Carl Perkins, Virgil Jones, David Baker, Errol Grandy, Freddie Hubbard, and many more. 

	Johnson was born in Indianapolis in October 1927. He studied music at Crispus Attucks High School, and the Jordan Conservatory. Johnson was a veteran of the Avenue club scene, performing at legendary venues such as the Sky Club, George’s Bar, The P&amp;P Club, Henri’s, the Golden West, Sunset Terrace, and the British Lounge.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Enjoy the first in our three-part series on the complete recordings of the late Alonzo “Pookie” Johnson, a legendary Indiana Avenue jazz saxophonist. This episode explores Johnson’s early recordings. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Enjoy the first in our three-part series on the complete recordings of the late Alonzo “Pookie” Johnson, a legendary Indiana Avenue jazz saxophonist. This episode explores Johnson’s early recordings. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-complete-pookie-johnson-part-1</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2025 19:07:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-02-02T19:07:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250203142217-Podcast-2025_02_02_ECHOES.mp3" length="13121853" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250203142217-Podcast-2025_02_02_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="13121853"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:13:39</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/02-02-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/02-02-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="134015" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-complete-pookie-johnson-part-1</guid></item><item><title>Remembering Reverend Dennis H. Freeman</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Join us for a remembrance of Rev. Dennis H. Freeman, an important figure in Indianapolis gospel music. Freeman passed away on January 15, 2025, at 84. Listen to a 2021 interview WFYI’s Kyle long recorded with Freeman, along with rare recordings of his music. 

	Rev. Dennis H. Freeman was a keyboardist, composer, arranger, bandleader, and choir director. In a monumental career, that stretched over eight decades, Freeman performed alongside the greatest names in gospel music, including James Cleveland, Dorothy Love Coates and the Gospel Harmonettes, The Caravans, Raymond Raspberry, The Mighty Clouds of Joy, Dorothy Norwod, The Soul Stirrers, The O’Neill Twins, and many others. 

	Freeman began working professionally in music as a teenager in the 1950s, playing organ at churches around the Indiana Avenue neighborhood. In 1959, he formed the Freeman Singers, a talented ensemble of singers that included the Indianapolis jazz vocalist Everett Green. 

	By the 1960s, Freeman had become a fixture of gospel music in Indiana. Freeman took part in many historic events in Hoosier gospel music, including Mahalia Jackson’s 1966 concert at Clowes Hall, and the first Indiana Black Expo in 1971. 

	Freeman’s music was heard across the country, on the many albums, singles and tapes he released.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	Join us for a remembrance of Rev. Dennis H. Freeman, an important figure in Indianapolis gospel music. Freeman passed away on January 15, 2025, at 84. Listen to a 2021 interview WFYI’s Kyle long recorded with Freeman, along with rare recordings of his music. 

	Rev. Dennis H. Freeman was a keyboardist, composer, arranger, bandleader, and choir director. In a monumental career, that stretched over eight decades, Freeman performed alongside the greatest names in gospel music, including James Cleveland, Dorothy Love Coates and the Gospel Harmonettes, The Caravans, Raymond Raspberry, The Mighty Clouds of Joy, Dorothy Norwod, The Soul Stirrers, The O’Neill Twins, and many others. 

	Freeman began working professionally in music as a teenager in the 1950s, playing organ at churches around the Indiana Avenue neighborhood. In 1959, he formed the Freeman Singers, a talented ensemble of singers that included the Indianapolis jazz vocalist Everett Green. 

	By the 1960s, Freeman had become a fixture of gospel music in Indiana. Freeman took part in many historic events in Hoosier gospel music, including Mahalia Jackson’s 1966 concert at Clowes Hall, and the first Indiana Black Expo in 1971. 

	Freeman’s music was heard across the country, on the many albums, singles and tapes he released.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join us for a remembrance of Rev. Dennis H. Freeman, an important figure in Indianapolis gospel music. Freeman passed away on January 15, 2025, at 84. Listen to a 2021 interview WFYI’s Kyle long recorded with Freeman, along with rare recordings of his music.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Join us for a remembrance of Rev. Dennis H. Freeman, an important figure in Indianapolis gospel music. Freeman passed away on January 15, 2025, at 84. Listen to a 2021 interview WFYI’s Kyle long recorded with Freeman, along with rare recordings of his music.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/remembering-reverend-dennis-h-freeman</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jan 2025 14:18:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-01-26T14:18:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250128153443-Podcast-2025_01_26_ECHOES.mp3" length="46993571" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250128153443-Podcast-2025_01_26_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="46993571"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:48:56</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/01-26-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/01-26-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="78675" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/remembering-reverend-dennis-h-freeman</guid></item><item><title>MLK, civil rights, and gospel music</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with an hour of gospel music from artists who performed on the Avenue, as we explore the connection between gospel music and the struggle for civil rights. 

	Also hear an interview with the Indianapolis-based historic preservationist Claudia Polley, she attended King’s 1959 speech in the Avenue neighborhood.

	Gospel music played a profound role in the civil rights movement, serving as both a source of spiritual nourishment and a rallying cry for social change. Enjoy music from local and national artists, including The Wandering Travelers, Staple Singers, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Mahalia Jackson, Dorothy Love Coates, and more.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with an hour of gospel music from artists who performed on the Avenue, as we explore the connection between gospel music and the struggle for civil rights. 

	Also hear an interview with the Indianapolis-based historic preservationist Claudia Polley, she attended King’s 1959 speech in the Avenue neighborhood.

	Gospel music played a profound role in the civil rights movement, serving as both a source of spiritual nourishment and a rallying cry for social change. Enjoy music from local and national artists, including The Wandering Travelers, Staple Singers, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Mahalia Jackson, Dorothy Love Coates, and more.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with an hour of gospel music from artists who performed on the Avenue, as we explore the connection between gospel music and the struggle for civil rights. Also, hear an interview with the Indianapolis-based historic preservationist Claudia Polley, who attended King’s 1959 speech in the Avenue neighborhood. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with an hour of gospel music from artists who performed on the Avenue, as we explore the connection between gospel music and the struggle for civil rights. Also, hear an interview with the Indianapolis-based historic preservationist Claudia Polley, who attended King’s 1959 speech in the Avenue neighborhood. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/mlk-civil-rights-and-gospel-music</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-01-19T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250121145138-Podcast-2025_01_19_ECHOES.mp3" length="21191638" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250121145138-Podcast-2025_01_19_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="21191638"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:22:04</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/01-19-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic-b.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/01-19-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic-b.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="81141" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/mlk-civil-rights-and-gospel-music</guid></item><item><title>Origins of the name Naptown</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	For nearly 100 years, the term Naptown has been used as a nickname for the city of Indianapolis. The origin of the term Naptown has been a subject of debate for many decades. While the exact origins may never be known, the usage of Naptown was popularized on Indiana Avenue, and the name was spread nationally by local blues and boogie-woogie musicians. 

	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, listen to music celebrating Naptown from local jazz, blues, and soul musicians.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	For nearly 100 years, the term Naptown has been used as a nickname for the city of Indianapolis. The origin of the term Naptown has been a subject of debate for many decades. While the exact origins may never be known, the usage of Naptown was popularized on Indiana Avenue, and the name was spread nationally by local blues and boogie-woogie musicians. 

	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, listen to music celebrating Naptown from local jazz, blues, and soul musicians.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[For nearly 100 years, the term Naptown has been used as a nickname for the city of Indianapolis. Listen to music celebrating Naptown from local jazz, blues, and soul musicians. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[For nearly 100 years, the term Naptown has been used as a nickname for the city of Indianapolis. Listen to music celebrating Naptown from local jazz, blues, and soul musicians. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/origins-of-the-name-naptown</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2025 17:51:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-01-12T17:51:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250113131938-Podcast-2025_01_12_ECHOES.mp3" length="18311382" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250113131938-Podcast-2025_01_12_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="18311382"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:19:04</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/01-12-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/01-12-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="167650" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/origins-of-the-name-naptown</guid></item><item><title>Celebrating saxophonist Eddie Chamblee</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Explore the life and music of saxophonist Eddie Chamblee, best known for his work in jazz and R&amp;B music. Chamblee worked with many legendary performers, including Lionel Hampton, T-Bone Walker, Memphis Slim, and Dinah Washington. In fact, Chamblee was married to Dinah Washington in 1957.

	Eddie Chamblee was born, in Atlanta, Georgia in 1920. By 1928, he was living in Indianapolis. His father, Robert Chamblee, was president of the Citizens Life Insurance Company. Their offices were located at 229 Indiana Avenue. After spending several years in Indianapolis, Chamblee’s family moved to Chicago. But Chamblee would eventually return to Indianapolis. 

	From 1953, to 1955, Chamblee held down a series of steady gigs at the Indiana Avenue club George’s Bar, where he became famous for playing his sax while swinging from the club’s rafters. During the 1950s, Chamblee performed at many Indiana Avenue venues, including Sunset Terrace, the Walker Theatre, and Ferguson Hotel.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	Explore the life and music of saxophonist Eddie Chamblee, best known for his work in jazz and R&amp;B music. Chamblee worked with many legendary performers, including Lionel Hampton, T-Bone Walker, Memphis Slim, and Dinah Washington. In fact, Chamblee was married to Dinah Washington in 1957.

	Eddie Chamblee was born, in Atlanta, Georgia in 1920. By 1928, he was living in Indianapolis. His father, Robert Chamblee, was president of the Citizens Life Insurance Company. Their offices were located at 229 Indiana Avenue. After spending several years in Indianapolis, Chamblee’s family moved to Chicago. But Chamblee would eventually return to Indianapolis. 

	From 1953, to 1955, Chamblee held down a series of steady gigs at the Indiana Avenue club George’s Bar, where he became famous for playing his sax while swinging from the club’s rafters. During the 1950s, Chamblee performed at many Indiana Avenue venues, including Sunset Terrace, the Walker Theatre, and Ferguson Hotel.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Explore the life and music of saxophonist Eddie Chamblee, best known for his work in jazz and R&amp;B music. Chamblee worked with many legendary performers, including Lionel Hampton, T-Bone Walker, Memphis Slim, and Dinah Washington. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Explore the life and music of saxophonist Eddie Chamblee, best known for his work in jazz and R&amp;B music. Chamblee worked with many legendary performers, including Lionel Hampton, T-Bone Walker, Memphis Slim, and Dinah Washington. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/celebrating-saxophonist-eddie-chamblee</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2025 12:52:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2025-01-05T12:52:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250105144448-Podcast-2025_01_05_ECHOES.mp3" length="16609515" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250105144448-Podcast-2025_01_05_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="16609515"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:17:17</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/01-05-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/01-05-2025-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="94399" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/celebrating-saxophonist-eddie-chamblee</guid></item><item><title>Indianapolis musicians remember jazz drummer Al Coleman</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	In February of 2024, the legendary Avenue jazz drummer and entrepreneur Al Coleman passed away. This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, learn about Coleman’s life. Hear interviews with his brother, organist Phil Coleman, and his friend and bandmate, guitarist Steve Weakley. 

	Al Coleman was born in Indianapolis in 1927. He graduated from Crispus Attucks High School and studied music at the Jordan Conservatory. During his career, Coleman played with legendary Naptown musicians, including Wes Montgomery, Leroy Vineggar, and Jimmy Coe. But he’s best known for his work with the Three Souls, a jazz trio he co-founded during the late 1950s. 

	Coleman was also a celebrated entrepreneur. He owned a vending machine company, car wash, and the Cole-Smith Manor motel. But his best-known business venture was Al’s British Lounge, an Indiana Avenue jazz club. The British Lounge has been called the last great jazz club on the Avenue. 

	Coleman also gave back to his community. In 1978, he opened the Jacer Inn Family Retreat in Rochdale, Indiana. The Jacer Inn offered a variety of health and social services to inner-city residents.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	In February of 2024, the legendary Avenue jazz drummer and entrepreneur Al Coleman passed away. This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, learn about Coleman’s life. Hear interviews with his brother, organist Phil Coleman, and his friend and bandmate, guitarist Steve Weakley. 

	Al Coleman was born in Indianapolis in 1927. He graduated from Crispus Attucks High School and studied music at the Jordan Conservatory. During his career, Coleman played with legendary Naptown musicians, including Wes Montgomery, Leroy Vineggar, and Jimmy Coe. But he’s best known for his work with the Three Souls, a jazz trio he co-founded during the late 1950s. 

	Coleman was also a celebrated entrepreneur. He owned a vending machine company, car wash, and the Cole-Smith Manor motel. But his best-known business venture was Al’s British Lounge, an Indiana Avenue jazz club. The British Lounge has been called the last great jazz club on the Avenue. 

	Coleman also gave back to his community. In 1978, he opened the Jacer Inn Family Retreat in Rochdale, Indiana. The Jacer Inn offered a variety of health and social services to inner-city residents.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Learn about the legendary Avenue jazz drummer and entrepreneur Al Coleman, who passed away in February 2024. Hear interviews with his brother, organist Phil Coleman, and his friend and bandmate, guitarist Steve Weakley. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Learn about the legendary Avenue jazz drummer and entrepreneur Al Coleman, who passed away in February 2024. Hear interviews with his brother, organist Phil Coleman, and his friend and bandmate, guitarist Steve Weakley. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/indianapolis-musicians-remember-jazz-drummer-al-coleman</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Dec 2024 17:24:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-12-29T17:24:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250102164418-Podcast-2024_12_29_ECHOES.mp3" length="36332600" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20250102164418-Podcast-2024_12_29_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="36332600"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:37:49</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/12-29-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/12-29-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="95501" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/indianapolis-musicians-remember-jazz-drummer-al-coleman</guid></item><item><title>Remembering midnight Christmas shows at The Walker</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Learn about the history of Indianapolis Recorder’s midnight Christmas benefit concerts at the Walker Theatre. 

	The concerts featured up to 60 acts and ran from midnight until 6 in the morning. Some of the greatest jazz, funk, and R&amp;B musicians in Naptown performed at the midnight Christmas shows — including Wes Montgomery, Thurston Harris and Slide Hampton. But the entertainment wasn’t limited to music alone — there were drag queens, burlesque dancers, fire-eaters, snake handlers, body builders and comedians.

	The concerts developed from the Indianapolis Recorder Cheer Fund. Established in 1929, the Cheer Fund was an annual holiday fundraiser that supported families in financial need. During the 1930s the Cheer Fund evolved into a benefit concert. These concerts attracted star performers, including the legendary tap dancer Bill “Bojangles” Robinson who performed at the Recorder’s 1938 benefit show. The Recorder's midnight Christmas benefit concerts thrived until the 1980s.

	Listen to interviews with Indianapolis musicians and media personalities who performed at the Christmas benefit shows, including Henry Hinch, Josephine Cheatham, Rodney Stepp, Reggie Gammon, Debbie Nelson, Tyrone Caldwell, Richard Hamilton, Eunice Trotter, Geno Shelton and the late Joe Trotter.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	Learn about the history of Indianapolis Recorder’s midnight Christmas benefit concerts at the Walker Theatre. 

	The concerts featured up to 60 acts and ran from midnight until 6 in the morning. Some of the greatest jazz, funk, and R&amp;B musicians in Naptown performed at the midnight Christmas shows — including Wes Montgomery, Thurston Harris and Slide Hampton. But the entertainment wasn’t limited to music alone — there were drag queens, burlesque dancers, fire-eaters, snake handlers, body builders and comedians.

	The concerts developed from the Indianapolis Recorder Cheer Fund. Established in 1929, the Cheer Fund was an annual holiday fundraiser that supported families in financial need. During the 1930s the Cheer Fund evolved into a benefit concert. These concerts attracted star performers, including the legendary tap dancer Bill “Bojangles” Robinson who performed at the Recorder’s 1938 benefit show. The Recorder's midnight Christmas benefit concerts thrived until the 1980s.

	Listen to interviews with Indianapolis musicians and media personalities who performed at the Christmas benefit shows, including Henry Hinch, Josephine Cheatham, Rodney Stepp, Reggie Gammon, Debbie Nelson, Tyrone Caldwell, Richard Hamilton, Eunice Trotter, Geno Shelton and the late Joe Trotter.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Learn about the history of Indianapolis Recorder’s midnight Christmas benefit concerts at the Walker Theatre through interviews with Indianapolis musicians and media personalities who performed at the shows.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Learn about the history of Indianapolis Recorder’s midnight Christmas benefit concerts at the Walker Theatre through interviews with Indianapolis musicians and media personalities who performed at the shows.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/remembering-midnight-christmas-shows-at-the-walker</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Dec 2024 11:09:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-12-22T11:09:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20241222114058-Podcast-2024_12_22_ECHOES.mp3" length="120192238" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20241222114058-Podcast-2024_12_22_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="120192238"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:50:05</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/12-22-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/12-22-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="118517" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/remembering-midnight-christmas-shows-at-the-walker</guid></item><item><title>Indiana Avenue’s Black Christmas parade</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	On December 19 of 1970, the Indianapolis affiliate of the Southern Leadership Conference’s Operation Breadbasket held a “Black Christmas Parade” on Indiana Avenue. The parade featured marching bands, floats, and local celebrities. The grand marshal of the parade was the Soul Saint, an Afrocentric version of Santa Claus. 

	The “Black Christmas Parade” was part of a full day of events, that also included a keynote speech from Reverend Jesse Jackson. The day ended with a ”Black Christmas Party” at Foster’s Motor Lodge, featuring the greatest funk and soul bands in Indianapolis, including The Highlighters, The Moonlighters, The Turner Brothers, Indy 5, The Perfections, and others.

	The purpose of the “Black Christmas Parade” was bigger than spreading holiday cheer. A spokesperson for Operation Breadbasket said the parade was created to raise awareness of the services and products available through local Black business owners, and to develop a sense of Black pride in the Indianapolis community. 

	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, listen to a tribute to the “Black Christmas Parade”, featuring music from Indianapolis bands that performed at the event.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	On December 19 of 1970, the Indianapolis affiliate of the Southern Leadership Conference’s Operation Breadbasket held a “Black Christmas Parade” on Indiana Avenue. The parade featured marching bands, floats, and local celebrities. The grand marshal of the parade was the Soul Saint, an Afrocentric version of Santa Claus. 

	The “Black Christmas Parade” was part of a full day of events, that also included a keynote speech from Reverend Jesse Jackson. The day ended with a ”Black Christmas Party” at Foster’s Motor Lodge, featuring the greatest funk and soul bands in Indianapolis, including The Highlighters, The Moonlighters, The Turner Brothers, Indy 5, The Perfections, and others.

	The purpose of the “Black Christmas Parade” was bigger than spreading holiday cheer. A spokesperson for Operation Breadbasket said the parade was created to raise awareness of the services and products available through local Black business owners, and to develop a sense of Black pride in the Indianapolis community. 

	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, listen to a tribute to the “Black Christmas Parade”, featuring music from Indianapolis bands that performed at the event.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Listen to a tribute to the “Black Christmas Parade”, featuring music from Indianapolis bands that performed at the event on Indiana Avenue on December 19, 1970.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Listen to a tribute to the “Black Christmas Parade”, featuring music from Indianapolis bands that performed at the event on Indiana Avenue on December 19, 1970.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/indiana-avenues-black-christmas-parade</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-12-15T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20241217133635-Podcast-2024_12_15_ECHOES.mp3" length="16238168" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20241217133635-Podcast-2024_12_15_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="16238168"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:16:55</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/12-15-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/12-15-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="100311" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/indiana-avenues-black-christmas-parade</guid></item><item><title>Roy Haynes’ Avenue connections</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Listen to a tribute to the legendary jazz drummer Roy Haynes. He passed away last November at the age of 99. Hear classic jazz music from Haynes, featuring his work with the jazz masters of Indiana Avenue. 

	Roy Haynes was among the greatest and most influential drummers in the history of jazz music. Though Haynes spent the majority of his life in New York, he performed with many legends of the Indiana Avenue jazz scene, including Freddie Hubbard, J.J. Johnson, Larry Ridley, Bill Jennings, James Spaulding and more.

	Haynes was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1925. He began playing drums professionally, as a teenager during the early 1940s. His crisp and distinctive sound on the drums earned him the nickname “Snap Crackle”. By the end of the 1940s, Roy was playing with the greatest stars in jazz, including Lester Young, and Charlie Parker. In the following decades, Roy continued to be a dominating force in jazz, performing with Sarah Vaughan, John Coltrane, Thelonius Monk, Chick Correa, and dozens of other iconic jazz artists.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	Listen to a tribute to the legendary jazz drummer Roy Haynes. He passed away last November at the age of 99. Hear classic jazz music from Haynes, featuring his work with the jazz masters of Indiana Avenue. 

	Roy Haynes was among the greatest and most influential drummers in the history of jazz music. Though Haynes spent the majority of his life in New York, he performed with many legends of the Indiana Avenue jazz scene, including Freddie Hubbard, J.J. Johnson, Larry Ridley, Bill Jennings, James Spaulding and more.

	Haynes was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1925. He began playing drums professionally, as a teenager during the early 1940s. His crisp and distinctive sound on the drums earned him the nickname “Snap Crackle”. By the end of the 1940s, Roy was playing with the greatest stars in jazz, including Lester Young, and Charlie Parker. In the following decades, Roy continued to be a dominating force in jazz, performing with Sarah Vaughan, John Coltrane, Thelonius Monk, Chick Correa, and dozens of other iconic jazz artists.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Listen to a tribute to the legendary jazz drummer Roy Haynes. He passed away last November at the age of 99. Hear classic jazz music from Haynes, featuring his work with the jazz masters of Indiana Avenue.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Listen to a tribute to the legendary jazz drummer Roy Haynes. He passed away last November at the age of 99. Hear classic jazz music from Haynes, featuring his work with the jazz masters of Indiana Avenue.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/roy-haynes-avenue-connections</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-12-08T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20241210151425-Podcast-2024_12_08_ECHOES.mp3" length="13557378" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20241210151425-Podcast-2024_12_08_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="13557378"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:14:07</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/12-08-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/12-08-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="54665" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/roy-haynes-avenue-connections</guid></item><item><title>J.J. Johnson centennial celebration - Part 3</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Listen to the final episode in our three-part series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of trombonist J.J. Johnson, one of the greatest jazz icons to emerge from Indianapolis.

	On this edition, we’ll focus on Johnson’s work in third stream music––a term coined by the conductor and composer Gunther Schuller in 1957 as a blend of classical and jazz music. Johnson was involved in the early development of third stream music and the genre left a lasting influence on his work.

	Johnson composed several important third steam works, including “Perceptions”, a composition for solo trumpet and large jazz orchestra. The piece was commissioned by the jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie and recorded for Verve Records in 1961. 

	Hear excerpts from “Perceptions” and other third stream compositions by Johnson.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	Listen to the final episode in our three-part series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of trombonist J.J. Johnson, one of the greatest jazz icons to emerge from Indianapolis.

	On this edition, we’ll focus on Johnson’s work in third stream music––a term coined by the conductor and composer Gunther Schuller in 1957 as a blend of classical and jazz music. Johnson was involved in the early development of third stream music and the genre left a lasting influence on his work.

	Johnson composed several important third steam works, including “Perceptions”, a composition for solo trumpet and large jazz orchestra. The piece was commissioned by the jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie and recorded for Verve Records in 1961. 

	Hear excerpts from “Perceptions” and other third stream compositions by Johnson.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Listen to the final episode in our three-part series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of trombonist J.J. Johnson, one of the greatest jazz icons to emerge from Indianapolis. We’ll focus on Johnson’s work in third stream music—a blend of classical and jazz music. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Listen to the final episode in our three-part series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of trombonist J.J. Johnson, one of the greatest jazz icons to emerge from Indianapolis. We’ll focus on Johnson’s work in third stream music—a blend of classical and jazz music. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/jj-johnson-centennial-celebration-part-3</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-12-01T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20241204122239-Podcast-2024_12_01_ECHOES.mp3" length="11664809" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20241204122239-Podcast-2024_12_01_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="11664809"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:12:08</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/12-01-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/12-01-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="157244" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/jj-johnson-centennial-celebration-part-3</guid></item><item><title>J.J. Johnson centennial celebration - Part 2</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Listen to the second episode in our three-part series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of trombonist J.J. Johnson, one of the greatest jazz icons to emerge from Indianapolis.

	On this edition, we’ll focus on Johnson’s work in bebop and hard bop music. Johnson worked with many of the greatest legends in bebop, including Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Max Roach, and many others.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	Listen to the second episode in our three-part series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of trombonist J.J. Johnson, one of the greatest jazz icons to emerge from Indianapolis.

	On this edition, we’ll focus on Johnson’s work in bebop and hard bop music. Johnson worked with many of the greatest legends in bebop, including Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Max Roach, and many others.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Listen to the second episode in our three-part series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of trombonist J.J. Johnson, one of the greatest jazz icons to emerge from Indianapolis. On this edition, we’ll focus on Johnson’s work in bebop and hard bop music with legends like Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Max Roach, and many others.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Listen to the second episode in our three-part series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of trombonist J.J. Johnson, one of the greatest jazz icons to emerge from Indianapolis. On this edition, we’ll focus on Johnson’s work in bebop and hard bop music with legends like Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Max Roach, and many others.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/jj-johnson-centennial-celebration-part-2</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-11-24T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20241126123958-Podcast-2024_11_24_ECHOES.mp3" length="14876766" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20241126123958-Podcast-2024_11_24_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="14876766"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:15:29</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/11-24-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/11-24-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="72136" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/jj-johnson-centennial-celebration-part-2</guid></item><item><title>J.J. Johnson panel discussion recorded live at The Jazz Kitchen</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Listen to the first episode in our three-part series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of trombonist J.J. Johnson, one of the greatest jazz icons to emerge from Indianapolis. 

	On this edition, listen to a discussion recorded live at the Jazz Kitchen, featuring an all-star panel of jazz musicians discussing Johnson’s work.

	The event was moderated by WFYI’s Kyle Long, and features commentary from musicians Phil Ranelin, Steve Turre, Rob Dixon, Steve Allee, and Pharez Whitted. Johnson’s widow Carolyn Johnson also made a special appearance onstage.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	Listen to the first episode in our three-part series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of trombonist J.J. Johnson, one of the greatest jazz icons to emerge from Indianapolis. 

	On this edition, listen to a discussion recorded live at the Jazz Kitchen, featuring an all-star panel of jazz musicians discussing Johnson’s work.

	The event was moderated by WFYI’s Kyle Long, and features commentary from musicians Phil Ranelin, Steve Turre, Rob Dixon, Steve Allee, and Pharez Whitted. Johnson’s widow Carolyn Johnson also made a special appearance onstage.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is the first episode in our three-part series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of trombonist J.J. Johnson, one of the greatest jazz icons to emerge from Indianapolis. On this edition, listen to a discussion recorded live at the Jazz Kitchen, featuring an all-star panel of jazz musicians discussing Johnson’s work. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[This is the first episode in our three-part series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of trombonist J.J. Johnson, one of the greatest jazz icons to emerge from Indianapolis. On this edition, listen to a discussion recorded live at the Jazz Kitchen, featuring an all-star panel of jazz musicians discussing Johnson’s work. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/jj-johnson-panel-discussion-recorded-live-at-the-jazz-kitchen</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-11-17T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20241120195638-Podcast-2024_11_17_ECHOES.mp3" length="51951746" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20241120195638-Podcast-2024_11_17_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="51951746"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:54:07</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/11-17-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/11-17-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="76191" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/jj-johnson-panel-discussion-recorded-live-at-the-jazz-kitchen</guid></item><item><title>Quincy Jones with the Masters of Indiana Avenue Jazz</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Listen to the music of Quincy Jones and the masters of Indiana Avenue jazz. Quincy Jones was a legendary producer, musician, composer, and arranger. He died earlier this month at the age of 91. 

	Jones worked with many of the biggest stars in popular music, producing and arranging music for iconic performers, including Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra. As a composer, Jones broke racial barriers in Hollywood, becoming one of the first Black musicians to score soundtracks for major films and television programs. During his historic career, Jones received many accolades, including 28 Grammys, an Emmy, a Tony, and seven Academy Award nominations.

	During his early years in music, Jones worked extensively, with musician from Indiana Avenue, including the Montgomery Brothers, Freddie Hubbard, David Baker, Pookie Johnson, Virgil Jones, J.J. Johnson, Carl Perkins, Leroy Vinnegar, and more.

	It’s possible Jones himself played on the Avenue. From 1951 to 1953, Jones toured with the Lionel Hampton band as a trumpet player and arranger. During that time, the band played at Indiana Avenue’s Sunset Terrace, on Thanksgiving Day of 1952. In the liner notes for the Wes Montgomery anthology “In the Beginning,” Jones recalled sleeping on Montgomery’s floor when the Hampton band toured through Indianapolis.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	Listen to the music of Quincy Jones and the masters of Indiana Avenue jazz. Quincy Jones was a legendary producer, musician, composer, and arranger. He died earlier this month at the age of 91. 

	Jones worked with many of the biggest stars in popular music, producing and arranging music for iconic performers, including Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra. As a composer, Jones broke racial barriers in Hollywood, becoming one of the first Black musicians to score soundtracks for major films and television programs. During his historic career, Jones received many accolades, including 28 Grammys, an Emmy, a Tony, and seven Academy Award nominations.

	During his early years in music, Jones worked extensively, with musician from Indiana Avenue, including the Montgomery Brothers, Freddie Hubbard, David Baker, Pookie Johnson, Virgil Jones, J.J. Johnson, Carl Perkins, Leroy Vinnegar, and more.

	It’s possible Jones himself played on the Avenue. From 1951 to 1953, Jones toured with the Lionel Hampton band as a trumpet player and arranger. During that time, the band played at Indiana Avenue’s Sunset Terrace, on Thanksgiving Day of 1952. In the liner notes for the Wes Montgomery anthology “In the Beginning,” Jones recalled sleeping on Montgomery’s floor when the Hampton band toured through Indianapolis.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Listen to the music of Quincy Jones and the masters of Indiana Avenue jazz. Quincy Jones was a legendary producer, musician, composer, and arranger. He died earlier this month at the age of 91.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Listen to the music of Quincy Jones and the masters of Indiana Avenue jazz. Quincy Jones was a legendary producer, musician, composer, and arranger. He died earlier this month at the age of 91.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/quincy-jones-with-the-masters-of-indiana-avenue-jazz</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-11-10T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20241112180834-Podcast-2024_11_10_ECHOES.mp3" length="14654216" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20241112180834-Podcast-2024_11_10_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="14654216"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:15:15</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/11-10-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/11-10-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="70304" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/quincy-jones-with-the-masters-of-indiana-avenue-jazz</guid></item><item><title>Naptown trumpet player Joe Mitchell</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Explore the music of the Indianapolis trumpet player Joe Mitchell. He performed with many legendary bandleaders including Ray Charles, Count Basie, Jimmy Coe, and Earl Bostic.

	Mitchell was born in Youngstown, Ohio in 1929. By the 1940s, he was living in Indianapolis. Mitchell attended Crispus Attucks High School and by the age of 19 he was playing with the greatest jazz musicians in Indianapolis, including Pookie Johnson, Willis Kirk, Reginald Duvalle, Monk Montgomery,  Carl Perkins and others.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	Explore the music of the Indianapolis trumpet player Joe Mitchell. He performed with many legendary bandleaders including Ray Charles, Count Basie, Jimmy Coe, and Earl Bostic.

	Mitchell was born in Youngstown, Ohio in 1929. By the 1940s, he was living in Indianapolis. Mitchell attended Crispus Attucks High School and by the age of 19 he was playing with the greatest jazz musicians in Indianapolis, including Pookie Johnson, Willis Kirk, Reginald Duvalle, Monk Montgomery,  Carl Perkins and others.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Explore the music of the Indianapolis trumpet player Joe Mitchell. He performed with many legendary bandleaders including Ray Charles, Count Basie, Jimmy Coe, and Earl Bostic.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Explore the music of the Indianapolis trumpet player Joe Mitchell. He performed with many legendary bandleaders including Ray Charles, Count Basie, Jimmy Coe, and Earl Bostic.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-trumpet-player-joe-mitchell</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-11-03T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20241105124519-Podcast-2024_11_03_ECHOES.mp3" length="13476743" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20241105124519-Podcast-2024_11_03_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="13476743"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:14:01</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/11-03-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/11-03-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="112870" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-trumpet-player-joe-mitchell</guid></item><item><title>Avenue Halloween Playlist</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Celebrate Halloween with a spooky playlist of music featuring artists who performed on the Avenue. From the Sunset Terrace to the Walker Theatre, Halloween was a big part of the Avenue nightlife scene. Every year, clubs across the neighborhood featured concerts, dances, and costume contests to celebrate the occasion. Join us for music featuring Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Bessie Smith, Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway, and more.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	Celebrate Halloween with a spooky playlist of music featuring artists who performed on the Avenue. From the Sunset Terrace to the Walker Theatre, Halloween was a big part of the Avenue nightlife scene. Every year, clubs across the neighborhood featured concerts, dances, and costume contests to celebrate the occasion. Join us for music featuring Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Bessie Smith, Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway, and more.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Celebrate Halloween with a spooky playlist of music featuring artists who performed on the Avenue like Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Bessie Smith, Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway, and more.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Celebrate Halloween with a spooky playlist of music featuring artists who performed on the Avenue like Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Bessie Smith, Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway, and more.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/avenue-halloween-playlist</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-10-27T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20241029125651-Podcast-2024_10_27_ECHOES.mp3" length="15952702" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20241029125651-Podcast-2024_10_27_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="15952702"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:16:37</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/10-27-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.png"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/10-27-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.png" medium="image" fileSize="150302" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/avenue-halloween-playlist</guid></item><item><title>Doc Wheeler</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Listen to music from the trombonist, disc jockey, and bandleader Doc Wheeler Morin. Doc was a star of the Avenue music scene during the early 1930s. He was born in Franklin, Indiana in 1910, and grew up in Muncie. By age 18, Doc was living in Indianapolis, performing in the pit orchestra at the newly opened Madame Walker Theatre.

	In 1935, Doc started his own orchestra. The band was a hit on the Avenue, playing at neighborhood venues including the Walker Casino, Dee’s Paradise, and the Trianon Ballroom.

	During the late 1930s, Doc left Naptown for New York. He found success as bandleader for the Sunset Royal Serenaders, later known as the Sunset Orchestra. In 1941 they cut a series of recordings for RCA’s Bluebird label. Doc’s music influenced some of the biggest stars of big band music, including Tommy Dorsey.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	Listen to music from the trombonist, disc jockey, and bandleader Doc Wheeler Morin. Doc was a star of the Avenue music scene during the early 1930s. He was born in Franklin, Indiana in 1910, and grew up in Muncie. By age 18, Doc was living in Indianapolis, performing in the pit orchestra at the newly opened Madame Walker Theatre.

	In 1935, Doc started his own orchestra. The band was a hit on the Avenue, playing at neighborhood venues including the Walker Casino, Dee’s Paradise, and the Trianon Ballroom.

	During the late 1930s, Doc left Naptown for New York. He found success as bandleader for the Sunset Royal Serenaders, later known as the Sunset Orchestra. In 1941 they cut a series of recordings for RCA’s Bluebird label. Doc’s music influenced some of the biggest stars of big band music, including Tommy Dorsey.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Listen to music from the trombonist, disc jockey, and bandleader Doc Wheeler Morin. Doc’s music influenced some of the biggest stars of big band music, including Tommy Dorsey.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Listen to music from the trombonist, disc jockey, and bandleader Doc Wheeler Morin. Doc’s music influenced some of the biggest stars of big band music, including Tommy Dorsey.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/doc-wheeler</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-10-20T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20241023173237-Podcast-2024_10_20_ECHOES.mp3" length="21909183" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20241023173237-Podcast-2024_10_20_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="21909183"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:22:49</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/10-20-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/10-20-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="145460" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/doc-wheeler</guid></item><item><title>Jerry Daniels and the Ink Spots</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	We're looking back at the life and music of vocalist Jerry Daniels, a founding member of the world-famous Ink Spots. 

	The Ink Spots were founded around 1933 by four young Indianapolis singers, Deek Watson, Orville Jones, Charlie Fuqua, and Jerry Daniels. They would go on to become one of the most influential acts in American music, inspiring an entire generation of doo-wop, R&amp;B, and rock and roll musicians. In 1989 the Ink Spots were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the only Indianapolis act to receive this honor. Jerry Daniels left the Ink Spots in 1936, though his time with the group was short, he played a large role in establishing their unique sound.

	Join us for music from Daniels, featuring his early work with the Ink Spots, and his last recordings during the 1980s.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	We're looking back at the life and music of vocalist Jerry Daniels, a founding member of the world-famous Ink Spots. 

	The Ink Spots were founded around 1933 by four young Indianapolis singers, Deek Watson, Orville Jones, Charlie Fuqua, and Jerry Daniels. They would go on to become one of the most influential acts in American music, inspiring an entire generation of doo-wop, R&amp;B, and rock and roll musicians. In 1989 the Ink Spots were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the only Indianapolis act to receive this honor. Jerry Daniels left the Ink Spots in 1936, though his time with the group was short, he played a large role in establishing their unique sound.

	Join us for music from Daniels, featuring his early work with the Ink Spots, and his last recordings during the 1980s.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're looking back at the life and music of vocalist Jerry Daniels, a founding member of the world-famous Ink Spots, founded around 1933. Listen to music featuring Daniels’ early work with the Ink Spots, and his last recordings during the 1980s.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[We're looking back at the life and music of vocalist Jerry Daniels, a founding member of the world-famous Ink Spots, founded around 1933. Listen to music featuring Daniels’ early work with the Ink Spots, and his last recordings during the 1980s.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/jerry-daniels-and-the-ink-spots</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-10-13T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20241015125110-Podcast-2024_10_13_ECHOES.mp3" length="19282165" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20241015125110-Podcast-2024_10_13_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="19282165"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:20:05</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/10-13-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/10-13-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="93953" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/jerry-daniels-and-the-ink-spots</guid></item><item><title>Naptown trumpeter Michael Ridley</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week we explore the music of the Naptown trumpet player Michael Ridley. Michael played with some of the biggest stars in American music, including Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Wilson Pickett, and Otis Redding. But he’s best known for his work in jazz. Michael performed with many jazz greats, from Archie Shepp to Jimmy McGriff. 

	Michael Ridley was born in Indianapolis in 1939. At that time, his family lived in Lockefield Gardens — a federal housing project located on the Avenue. Ridley attended Shortridge High School. He performed with the school band and studied music at the MacArthur Conservatory on Indiana Avenue. There was music in Ridley’s home too. His older brother, Larry Ridley, is a legendary jazz bassist known for his work with Thelonius Monk, Freddie Hubbard, Chet Baker, and others.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week we explore the music of the Naptown trumpet player Michael Ridley. Michael played with some of the biggest stars in American music, including Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Wilson Pickett, and Otis Redding. But he’s best known for his work in jazz. Michael performed with many jazz greats, from Archie Shepp to Jimmy McGriff. 

	Michael Ridley was born in Indianapolis in 1939. At that time, his family lived in Lockefield Gardens — a federal housing project located on the Avenue. Ridley attended Shortridge High School. He performed with the school band and studied music at the MacArthur Conservatory on Indiana Avenue. There was music in Ridley’s home too. His older brother, Larry Ridley, is a legendary jazz bassist known for his work with Thelonius Monk, Freddie Hubbard, Chet Baker, and others.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week we explore the music of the Naptown trumpet player Michael Ridley. Michael played with some of the biggest stars in American music, but he’s best known for his work in jazz.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[This week we explore the music of the Naptown trumpet player Michael Ridley. Michael played with some of the biggest stars in American music, but he’s best known for his work in jazz.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-trumpeter-michael-ridley</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-10-06T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20241009110048-Podcast-2024_10_06_ECHOES.mp3" length="17105296" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20241009110048-Podcast-2024_10_06_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="17105296"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:17:48</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/10-06-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/10-06-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="54104" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-trumpeter-michael-ridley</guid></item><item><title>Benny Golson's Avenue connections</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Listen to a tribute to the Philadelphia saxophonist and composer Benny Golson. He passed away on September 21st at the age of 95. 

	Throughout his career, Golson performed with legends of the Indiana Avenue jazz scene, including Freddie Hubbard and J.J. Johnson. 

	Hear music featuring Golson’s collaborations with Indianapolis jazz musicians, along with recordings of Golson’s music from notable Avenue jazz stars, like Wes Montgomery and Slide Hampton.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	Listen to a tribute to the Philadelphia saxophonist and composer Benny Golson. He passed away on September 21st at the age of 95. 

	Throughout his career, Golson performed with legends of the Indiana Avenue jazz scene, including Freddie Hubbard and J.J. Johnson. 

	Hear music featuring Golson’s collaborations with Indianapolis jazz musicians, along with recordings of Golson’s music from notable Avenue jazz stars, like Wes Montgomery and Slide Hampton.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Listen to a tribute to the Philadelphia saxophonist and composer Benny Golson who passed away recently. Throughout his career, Golson performed with legends of the Indiana Avenue jazz scene, including Freddie Hubbard and J.J. Johnson.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Listen to a tribute to the Philadelphia saxophonist and composer Benny Golson who passed away recently. Throughout his career, Golson performed with legends of the Indiana Avenue jazz scene, including Freddie Hubbard and J.J. Johnson.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/benny-golsons-avenue-connections</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Sep 2024 11:32:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-09-29T11:32:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20241001182645-Podcast-2024_09_29_ECHOES.mp3" length="11438809" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20241001182645-Podcast-2024_09_29_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="11438809"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:11:54</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/09-29-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/09-29-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="110931" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/benny-golsons-avenue-connections</guid></item><item><title>The music of jazz drummer Paul Parker</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Listen to music from Paul Parker, an important Indianapolis jazz drummer. Parker was among the most respected drummers on the Avenue jazz scene. He was best known for his work with Wes Montgomery, but also performed with Freddie Hubbard, Larry Ridley, James Spaulding, Melvin Rhyne and many others.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	Listen to music from Paul Parker, an important Indianapolis jazz drummer. Parker was among the most respected drummers on the Avenue jazz scene. He was best known for his work with Wes Montgomery, but also performed with Freddie Hubbard, Larry Ridley, James Spaulding, Melvin Rhyne and many others.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Listen to music from Paul Parker, an important Indianapolis jazz drummer. Parker was among the most respected drummers on the Avenue jazz scene.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Listen to music from Paul Parker, an important Indianapolis jazz drummer. Parker was among the most respected drummers on the Avenue jazz scene.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-music-of-jazz-drummer-paul-parker</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-09-22T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240923174321-Podcast-2024_09_22_ECHOES.mp3" length="16969111" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240923174321-Podcast-2024_09_22_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="16969111"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:17:40</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/09-22-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/09-22-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="56553" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-music-of-jazz-drummer-paul-parker</guid></item><item><title>Earl "Fox" Walker - Part 2</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Listen to the final episode in our two-part series exploring the music of Earl “Fox” Walker, a legendary Indianapolis jazz drummer. 

	On this week’s show, we’ll focus on Walker’s recordings with the Indianapolis music legend Jimmy Coe. During the 1950s, Walker performed regularly with Coe on Indiana Avenue. They were also featured on many recordings together, including The Students’ doo-wop ballad “I’m So Young,” a top 40 Billboard R&amp;B hit in 1961.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	Listen to the final episode in our two-part series exploring the music of Earl “Fox” Walker, a legendary Indianapolis jazz drummer. 

	On this week’s show, we’ll focus on Walker’s recordings with the Indianapolis music legend Jimmy Coe. During the 1950s, Walker performed regularly with Coe on Indiana Avenue. They were also featured on many recordings together, including The Students’ doo-wop ballad “I’m So Young,” a top 40 Billboard R&amp;B hit in 1961.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Listen to the final episode in our two-part series exploring the music of Earl “Fox” Walker, a legendary Indianapolis jazz drummer. This week’s show focuses on Walker’s recordings with the Indianapolis music legend Jimmy Coe.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Listen to the final episode in our two-part series exploring the music of Earl “Fox” Walker, a legendary Indianapolis jazz drummer. This week’s show focuses on Walker’s recordings with the Indianapolis music legend Jimmy Coe.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/earl-fox-walker-part-2</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-09-15T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240918120906-Podcast-2024_09_15_ECHOES.mp3" length="16650599" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240918120906-Podcast-2024_09_15_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="16650599"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:17:20</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/09-15-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/09-15-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="108105" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/earl-fox-walker-part-2</guid></item><item><title>Earl "Fox" Walker - Part 1</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	For the next two weeks, explore the music of Earl “Fox” Walker, a legendary Indianapolis jazz drummer. 

	Walker worked with many local, and national bandleaders, including Tiny Bradshaw, Gene Pope, Buddy Bryant, and Jimmy Williams. But he’s best known for his recordings with the Jimmy Coe and Lionel Hampton bands. 

	Walker performed extensively on the Avenue, appearing at venues including Dee’s Paradise, Club Ebony, George’s Bar, the Defense Club, the Walker Theatre, Sky Club, Royal Roost, the P&amp;P Club, and more. 

	Walker was born in 1921, and by the age of 19 he was known as one of the greatest jazz drummers in Indianapolis. Sadly, Walker’s life was cut short. He died at the age of 38. But he accomplished so much during his brief career. 

	On this week’s show, we’ll focus on Walker’s recordings with the Lionel Hampton band. He played with Hampton from 1946 to 1949. During that time, Hampton’s band also featured the Indianapolis jazz great Wes Montgomery on guitar.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	For the next two weeks, explore the music of Earl “Fox” Walker, a legendary Indianapolis jazz drummer. 

	Walker worked with many local, and national bandleaders, including Tiny Bradshaw, Gene Pope, Buddy Bryant, and Jimmy Williams. But he’s best known for his recordings with the Jimmy Coe and Lionel Hampton bands. 

	Walker performed extensively on the Avenue, appearing at venues including Dee’s Paradise, Club Ebony, George’s Bar, the Defense Club, the Walker Theatre, Sky Club, Royal Roost, the P&amp;P Club, and more. 

	Walker was born in 1921, and by the age of 19 he was known as one of the greatest jazz drummers in Indianapolis. Sadly, Walker’s life was cut short. He died at the age of 38. But he accomplished so much during his brief career. 

	On this week’s show, we’ll focus on Walker’s recordings with the Lionel Hampton band. He played with Hampton from 1946 to 1949. During that time, Hampton’s band also featured the Indianapolis jazz great Wes Montgomery on guitar.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[For the next two weeks, explore the music of Earl “Fox” Walker, a legendary Indianapolis jazz drummer. This show will focus on Walker’s recordings with the Lionel Hampton band from 1946 to 1949.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[For the next two weeks, explore the music of Earl “Fox” Walker, a legendary Indianapolis jazz drummer. This show will focus on Walker’s recordings with the Lionel Hampton band from 1946 to 1949.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/earl-fox-walker-part-1</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-09-08T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240912175332-Podcast-2024_09_08_ECHOES.mp3" length="15821517" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240912175332-Podcast-2024_09_08_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="15821517"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:16:28</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/09-08-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/09-08-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="93916" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/earl-fox-walker-part-1</guid></item><item><title>Mr. Trumpet Roger Jones</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Explore the music of “Mr. Trumpet” Roger Jones, a legendary Indianapolis jazz musician who performed with artists including Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Cab Calloway, Wes Montgomery, Sarah Vaughan and others. During the mid-20th century, Jones was considered the top trumpet player in Indianapolis.

	Jones was born in Carbondale, Illinois in 1913. By the time he was a teenager, Jones was living in Indianapolis, studying music with Harold Brown at Crispus Attucks High School. Jones began perfprming professionally as a teenager with the Brown Buddies band, and he played some of his first gigs on the Avenue. During the late 1930s, Jones left Indianapolis with the Don Redman Orchestra, for the next decade, he worked regularly with the greatest icons of jazz.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	Explore the music of “Mr. Trumpet” Roger Jones, a legendary Indianapolis jazz musician who performed with artists including Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Cab Calloway, Wes Montgomery, Sarah Vaughan and others. During the mid-20th century, Jones was considered the top trumpet player in Indianapolis.

	Jones was born in Carbondale, Illinois in 1913. By the time he was a teenager, Jones was living in Indianapolis, studying music with Harold Brown at Crispus Attucks High School. Jones began perfprming professionally as a teenager with the Brown Buddies band, and he played some of his first gigs on the Avenue. During the late 1930s, Jones left Indianapolis with the Don Redman Orchestra, for the next decade, he worked regularly with the greatest icons of jazz.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Explore the music of “Mr. Trumpet” Roger Jones, a legendary Indianapolis jazz musician who was considered the top trumpet player in Indianapolis in the mid-20th century.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Explore the music of “Mr. Trumpet” Roger Jones, a legendary Indianapolis jazz musician who was considered the top trumpet player in Indianapolis in the mid-20th century.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/mr-trumpet-roger-jones</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-09-01T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240904112004-Podcast-2024_09_01_ECHOES.mp3" length="16050341" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240904112004-Podcast-2024_09_01_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="16050341"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:16:42</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/09-01-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/09-01-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="81051" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/mr-trumpet-roger-jones</guid></item><item><title>Remembering the life and music of Jimmy Guilford</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Hear a tribute to the famed Indianapolis soul singer Jimmy Guilford, he passed away earlier this month.

	Jimmy Guilford started his career singing doo-wop on the streets of Indiana Avenue. His talents would eventually carry him to the Apollo Theater in New York, the nightclubs of Las Vegas, and the recording studios of Detroit, where Jimmy cut a series of classic soul singles.

	Guilford’s career in Indianapolis spanned over six decades of music making. He worked with some of the greatest music legends in Indianapolis, from the jazz icon Wes Montgomery to the rock and roll star Thurston Harris. 

	We’ll share a 2019 interview Guilford recorded with WFYI’s Kyle Long, along with rare singles he recorded with the Lamplighters and Four Sounds.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	Hear a tribute to the famed Indianapolis soul singer Jimmy Guilford, he passed away earlier this month.

	Jimmy Guilford started his career singing doo-wop on the streets of Indiana Avenue. His talents would eventually carry him to the Apollo Theater in New York, the nightclubs of Las Vegas, and the recording studios of Detroit, where Jimmy cut a series of classic soul singles.

	Guilford’s career in Indianapolis spanned over six decades of music making. He worked with some of the greatest music legends in Indianapolis, from the jazz icon Wes Montgomery to the rock and roll star Thurston Harris. 

	We’ll share a 2019 interview Guilford recorded with WFYI’s Kyle Long, along with rare singles he recorded with the Lamplighters and Four Sounds.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hear a tribute to the famed Indianapolis soul singer Jimmy Guilford, who passed away earlier this month. We’ll share a 2019 interview Guilford recorded with WFYI’s Kyle Long and rare singles he recorded with the Lamplighters and Four Sounds.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Hear a tribute to the famed Indianapolis soul singer Jimmy Guilford, who passed away earlier this month. We’ll share a 2019 interview Guilford recorded with WFYI’s Kyle Long and rare singles he recorded with the Lamplighters and Four Sounds.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/remembering-the-life-and-music-of-jimmy-guilford</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-08-25T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240828114627-Podcast-2024_08_25_ECHOES.mp3" length="39369173" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240828114627-Podcast-2024_08_25_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="39369173"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:41:00</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/08-25-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/08-25-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="79955" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/remembering-the-life-and-music-of-jimmy-guilford</guid></item><item><title>Little Bill Gaither – Part 3</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Listen to the final episode in a three-part series exploring the music of Little Bill Gaither, a legendary Indianapolis blues singer and guitarist. On this week’s edition, hear a selection of music from Gaither’s final recordings. 

	Gaither had a prolific career as a recording artist, cutting over 100 songs from 1935 to 1941. His music career was interrupted by the outbreak of World War II. Gaither was drafted in 1942, serving in the African American 1st Battalion of the 24th Infantry Regiment. Gaither spent his final years, working as a maintenance man for MCL Cafeteria. He died in Indianapolis on October 30th, of 1970.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	Listen to the final episode in a three-part series exploring the music of Little Bill Gaither, a legendary Indianapolis blues singer and guitarist. On this week’s edition, hear a selection of music from Gaither’s final recordings. 

	Gaither had a prolific career as a recording artist, cutting over 100 songs from 1935 to 1941. His music career was interrupted by the outbreak of World War II. Gaither was drafted in 1942, serving in the African American 1st Battalion of the 24th Infantry Regiment. Gaither spent his final years, working as a maintenance man for MCL Cafeteria. He died in Indianapolis on October 30th, of 1970.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Listen to the final episode in a three-part series exploring the music of Little Bill Gaither, a legendary Indianapolis blues singer and guitarist. On this week’s edition, hear a selection of music from Gaither’s final recordings.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Listen to the final episode in a three-part series exploring the music of Little Bill Gaither, a legendary Indianapolis blues singer and guitarist. On this week’s edition, hear a selection of music from Gaither’s final recordings.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/little-bill-gaither--part-3</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-08-18T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240820163545-Podcast-2024_08_18_ECHOES.mp3" length="16171885" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240820163545-Podcast-2024_08_18_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="16171885"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:16:50</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/08-18-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.png"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/08-18-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.png" medium="image" fileSize="140596" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/little-bill-gaither--part-3</guid></item><item><title>Little Bill Gaither - Part 2</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	The second episode in a three-part series exploring the music of Little Bill Gaither, a legendary Indianapolis blues singer and guitarist.

	Gaither’s music was heavily influenced by the famous Indianapolis blues duo of Leroy Carr and Scrapper Blackwell. Gaither performed many of Carr’s songs and imitated the unique guitar style of Blackwell. When Carr died in 1935, Gaither began performing under the name “Leroy’s Buddy”, as a tribute to his friend.

	On this week’s edition, we’ll focus on Gaither’s interpretations of Carr’s music.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	The second episode in a three-part series exploring the music of Little Bill Gaither, a legendary Indianapolis blues singer and guitarist.

	Gaither’s music was heavily influenced by the famous Indianapolis blues duo of Leroy Carr and Scrapper Blackwell. Gaither performed many of Carr’s songs and imitated the unique guitar style of Blackwell. When Carr died in 1935, Gaither began performing under the name “Leroy’s Buddy”, as a tribute to his friend.

	On this week’s edition, we’ll focus on Gaither’s interpretations of Carr’s music.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The second episode in a three-part series exploring the music of Little Bill Gaither, a legendary Indianapolis blues singer and guitarist.Gaither’s music was heavily influenced by the famous Indianapolis blues duo of Leroy Carr and Scrapper Blackwell. This week's program focuses on Gaither’s interpretations of Carr’s music.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[The second episode in a three-part series exploring the music of Little Bill Gaither, a legendary Indianapolis blues singer and guitarist.Gaither’s music was heavily influenced by the famous Indianapolis blues duo of Leroy Carr and Scrapper Blackwell. This week's program focuses on Gaither’s interpretations of Carr’s music.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/little-bill-gaither-part-2</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-08-11T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240814103238-Podcast-2024_08_11_ECHOES.mp3" length="16807429" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240814103238-Podcast-2024_08_11_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="16807429"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:17:30</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/08-11-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/08-11-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="112938" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/little-bill-gaither-part-2</guid></item><item><title>Little Bill Gaither - Part 1</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	For the next three weeks we'll explore the music of Little Bill Gaither, a legendary Indianapolis blues singer and guitarist.

	Gaither was born in Kentucky in 1910. He spent his childhood in Louisville and moved to Indianapolis in the early 1930s. Gaither quickly found his place in the early Naptown blues scene, partnering with a local piano player named George “Honey” Hill”. They would go on to record dozens of classic blues records together.

	Gaither left behind a large catalog of music. From 1935 to 1941, he recorded over 100 songs for labels including Decca and Okeh. Gaither’s music documented his life in Indianapolis, from the good times he had on the Avenue, to serious themes, like the outbreak of World War II, and the tuberculosis epidemic. 

	On this edition, listen to the early recordings of Little Bill Gaither.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	For the next three weeks we'll explore the music of Little Bill Gaither, a legendary Indianapolis blues singer and guitarist.

	Gaither was born in Kentucky in 1910. He spent his childhood in Louisville and moved to Indianapolis in the early 1930s. Gaither quickly found his place in the early Naptown blues scene, partnering with a local piano player named George “Honey” Hill”. They would go on to record dozens of classic blues records together.

	Gaither left behind a large catalog of music. From 1935 to 1941, he recorded over 100 songs for labels including Decca and Okeh. Gaither’s music documented his life in Indianapolis, from the good times he had on the Avenue, to serious themes, like the outbreak of World War II, and the tuberculosis epidemic. 

	On this edition, listen to the early recordings of Little Bill Gaither.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Part one of our three-part series exploring the music of Little Bill Gaither, a legendary Indianapolis blues singer and guitarist.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Part one of our three-part series exploring the music of Little Bill Gaither, a legendary Indianapolis blues singer and guitarist.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/little-bill-gaither-part-1</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Aug 2024 15:26:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-08-04T15:26:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240806123047-Podcast-2024_08_04_ECHOES.mp3" length="17330642" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240806123047-Podcast-2024_08_04_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="17330642"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:18:02</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/08-04-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/08-04-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="56990" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/little-bill-gaither-part-1</guid></item><item><title>James Spaulding birthday celebration – Part 3</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Listen to the final episode in a three-part series celebrating the July birthday of the flutist and saxophonist James Spaulding, one of the greatest living legends of the Avenue jazz scene. 

	Spaulding is best known for his work as a sideman. He cut over 65 albums as a session player, including recordings with Louis Armstrong, Herbie Hancock, Freddie Hubbard, Max Roach, and others. But Spaulding has also worked extensively as a bandleader. On this week’s episode, hear music from Spaulding’s work as a session leader.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	Listen to the final episode in a three-part series celebrating the July birthday of the flutist and saxophonist James Spaulding, one of the greatest living legends of the Avenue jazz scene. 

	Spaulding is best known for his work as a sideman. He cut over 65 albums as a session player, including recordings with Louis Armstrong, Herbie Hancock, Freddie Hubbard, Max Roach, and others. But Spaulding has also worked extensively as a bandleader. On this week’s episode, hear music from Spaulding’s work as a session leader.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In our second episode in a three-part series celebrating the July birthday of the flutist and saxophonist James Spaulding, we’ll hear music from Spaulding’s work as a session leader. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[In our second episode in a three-part series celebrating the July birthday of the flutist and saxophonist James Spaulding, we’ll hear music from Spaulding’s work as a session leader. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/james-spaulding-birthday-celebration--part-3</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-07-28T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240730135957-Podcast-2024_07_28_ECHOES.mp3" length="12569629" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240730135957-Podcast-2024_07_28_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="12569629"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:13:05</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/07-28-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/07-28-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="108878" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/james-spaulding-birthday-celebration--part-3</guid></item><item><title>James Spaulding birthday celebration – Part 2</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Listen to the second episode in a three-part series celebrating the July birthday of the flutist and saxophonist James Spaulding, one of the greatest living legends of the Avenue jazz scene.

	On this week’s edition, hear music from Spaulding’s work in experimental jazz. During his historic career, Spaulding performed with icons of avant-garde music, including Sun Ra, Archie Sheep, Pharaoh Sanders, Sam Rivers, Leon Thomas and more.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	Listen to the second episode in a three-part series celebrating the July birthday of the flutist and saxophonist James Spaulding, one of the greatest living legends of the Avenue jazz scene.

	On this week’s edition, hear music from Spaulding’s work in experimental jazz. During his historic career, Spaulding performed with icons of avant-garde music, including Sun Ra, Archie Sheep, Pharaoh Sanders, Sam Rivers, Leon Thomas and more.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In our second episode in a three-part series celebrating the July birthday of the flutist and saxophonist James Spaulding, we’ll hear music from Spaulding’s work in experimental jazz.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[In our second episode in a three-part series celebrating the July birthday of the flutist and saxophonist James Spaulding, we’ll hear music from Spaulding’s work in experimental jazz.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/james-spaulding-birthday-celebration--part-2</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-07-21T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240723095430-Podcast-2024_07_21_ECHOES.mp3" length="15440702" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240723095430-Podcast-2024_07_21_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="15440702"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:16:05</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/07-21-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/07-21-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="60684" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/james-spaulding-birthday-celebration--part-2</guid></item><item><title>James Spaulding birthday celebration – Part 1</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	For the next three weeks on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll celebrate the July birthday of the saxophonist and flutist James Spaulding, one of the greatest living legends of the Avenue jazz scene. Spaulding has performed with the greatest legends in jazz music, from Herbie Hancock to Louis Armstrong. 

	On this week’s edition, we’ll focus on Spaulding’s work for the famous Blue Note label. Spaulding was featured on over 20 classic Blue Note albums, working with star bandleaders like Freddie Hubbard, Wayne Shorter, Stanley Turrentine, Lee Morgan, Horace Silver, Grant Green, and many others.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	For the next three weeks on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll celebrate the July birthday of the saxophonist and flutist James Spaulding, one of the greatest living legends of the Avenue jazz scene. Spaulding has performed with the greatest legends in jazz music, from Herbie Hancock to Louis Armstrong. 

	On this week’s edition, we’ll focus on Spaulding’s work for the famous Blue Note label. Spaulding was featured on over 20 classic Blue Note albums, working with star bandleaders like Freddie Hubbard, Wayne Shorter, Stanley Turrentine, Lee Morgan, Horace Silver, Grant Green, and many others.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Part one of our birthday celebration of the saxophonist and flutist James Spaulding, one of the greatest living legends of the Avenue jazz scene. This week’s edition focuses on Spaulding’s work for the famous Blue Note label.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Part one of our birthday celebration of the saxophonist and flutist James Spaulding, one of the greatest living legends of the Avenue jazz scene. This week’s edition focuses on Spaulding’s work for the famous Blue Note label.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/james-spaulding-birthday-celebration--part-1</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-07-14T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240716095432-Podcast-2024_07_14_ECHOES.mp3" length="16030912" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240716095432-Podcast-2024_07_14_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="16030912"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:16:41</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/07-14-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/07-14-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="54106" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/james-spaulding-birthday-celebration--part-1</guid></item><item><title>The Complete Recordings of Sonny Johnson – Part 2</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Listen to the second episode in a two-part series exploring the complete recordings of Sonny Johnson, a legendary Indianapolis jazz drummer best known for his work with Wes Montgomery.

	Johnson played with many legends of Indiana Avenue, including the Hampton family, Jimmy Coe, Mel Rhyne, David Baker, Freddie Hubbard, and many more. Johnson also toured across the country as a drummer for the Lionel Hampton Orchestra, and recorded in New York City with Quincy Jones.

	On this week’s episode, hear live recordings of Johnson performing in Indianapolis with Wes Montgomery.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	Listen to the second episode in a two-part series exploring the complete recordings of Sonny Johnson, a legendary Indianapolis jazz drummer best known for his work with Wes Montgomery.

	Johnson played with many legends of Indiana Avenue, including the Hampton family, Jimmy Coe, Mel Rhyne, David Baker, Freddie Hubbard, and many more. Johnson also toured across the country as a drummer for the Lionel Hampton Orchestra, and recorded in New York City with Quincy Jones.

	On this week’s episode, hear live recordings of Johnson performing in Indianapolis with Wes Montgomery.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Part two about Sonny Johnson, a legendary Indianapolis jazz drummer best known for his work with Wes Montgomery. This episode includes live recordings of Johnson and Montgomery performing together.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Part two about Sonny Johnson, a legendary Indianapolis jazz drummer best known for his work with Wes Montgomery. This episode includes live recordings of Johnson and Montgomery performing together.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-complete-recordings-of-sonny-johnson--part-2</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-07-07T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240703112624-Podcast-2024_06_30_ECHOES.mp3" length="13303679" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240703112624-Podcast-2024_06_30_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="13303679"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:13:51</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/07-07-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/07-07-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="132633" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-complete-recordings-of-sonny-johnson--part-2</guid></item><item><title>The Complete Recordings of Sonny Johnson – Part 1</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	For the next two weeks on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, listen to the complete recordings of Sonny Johnson, a legendary Indianapolis jazz drummer best known for his work with Wes Montgomery. 

	Johnson played with many legends of Indiana Avenue, including the Hampton family, Jimmy Coe, Mel Rhyne, David Baker, Freddie Hubbard, and many more. Johnson also toured across the country as a drummer for the Lionel Hampton Orchestra, and recorded in New York City with Quincy Jones.

	On this week’s episode, hear Johnson’s early recordings with the Art Farmer Septet.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	For the next two weeks on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, listen to the complete recordings of Sonny Johnson, a legendary Indianapolis jazz drummer best known for his work with Wes Montgomery. 

	Johnson played with many legends of Indiana Avenue, including the Hampton family, Jimmy Coe, Mel Rhyne, David Baker, Freddie Hubbard, and many more. Johnson also toured across the country as a drummer for the Lionel Hampton Orchestra, and recorded in New York City with Quincy Jones.

	On this week’s episode, hear Johnson’s early recordings with the Art Farmer Septet.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Learn about Sonny Johnson, a legendary Indianapolis jazz drummer best known for his work with Wes Montgomery. This is the first of two episodes and features Johnson’s early recordings with the Art Farmer Septet.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Learn about Sonny Johnson, a legendary Indianapolis jazz drummer best known for his work with Wes Montgomery. This is the first of two episodes and features Johnson’s early recordings with the Art Farmer Septet.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-complete-recordings-of-sonny-johnson--part-1</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-06-30T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240703112624-Podcast-2024_06_30_ECHOES.mp3" length="13303679" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240703112624-Podcast-2024_06_30_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="13303679"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:13:51</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/06-30-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/06-30-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="97602" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-complete-recordings-of-sonny-johnson--part-1</guid></item><item><title>Larry Clark - Part 2</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Listen to the second episode in our two-part series exploring the music of the Indianapolis jazz drummer Larry Clark. 

	Clark will share his thoughts on the destruction of Indiana Avenue and discuss his unique archive of cassette tapes. The collection features never-before-heard live recordings of Clark’s work with jazz greats including Floyd Smith, and James Moody. 

	Clark is a veteran of the Indianapolis jazz scene and he’s performed with dozens of Avenue jazz legends, including the Hampton Sisters, David Baker, Pookie Johnson, Steve Weakley, and many more. Clark has also played with jazz stars outside the Indianapolis scene, like Groove Holmes, Rusty Bryant, and David “Fathead” Newman. 

	In 2005, Clark’s work was honored by the Indianapolis Jazz Foundation, when he was inducted into the Indianapolis Jazz Hall of Fame. Clark remains active in the jazz scene today and currently serves as the president of the Indianapolis Musicians Union.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	Listen to the second episode in our two-part series exploring the music of the Indianapolis jazz drummer Larry Clark. 

	Clark will share his thoughts on the destruction of Indiana Avenue and discuss his unique archive of cassette tapes. The collection features never-before-heard live recordings of Clark’s work with jazz greats including Floyd Smith, and James Moody. 

	Clark is a veteran of the Indianapolis jazz scene and he’s performed with dozens of Avenue jazz legends, including the Hampton Sisters, David Baker, Pookie Johnson, Steve Weakley, and many more. Clark has also played with jazz stars outside the Indianapolis scene, like Groove Holmes, Rusty Bryant, and David “Fathead” Newman. 

	In 2005, Clark’s work was honored by the Indianapolis Jazz Foundation, when he was inducted into the Indianapolis Jazz Hall of Fame. Clark remains active in the jazz scene today and currently serves as the president of the Indianapolis Musicians Union.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Indianapolis jazz drummer Larry Clark shares his thoughts on the destruction of Indiana Avenue and discusses his unique archive of cassette tapes.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Indianapolis jazz drummer Larry Clark shares his thoughts on the destruction of Indiana Avenue and discusses his unique archive of cassette tapes.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/larry-clark-part-2</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-06-23T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240624164534-Podcast-06_23_ECHOES.mp3" length="34002345" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240624164534-Podcast-06_23_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="34002345"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:35:24</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/06-23-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/06-23-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="110255" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/larry-clark-part-2</guid></item><item><title>Larry Clark - Part 1</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, listen to the first episode in our two-part series exploring the music of the Indianapolis jazz drummer Larry Clark. 

	Clark is a veteran of the Indianapolis jazz scene and he’s performed with dozens of Avenue jazz legends, including the Hampton Sisters, David Baker, Pookie Johnson, Steve Weakley, and many more. Clark has also played with jazz stars outside the Indianapolis scene, like Groove Holmes, Rusty Bryant, and David “Fathead” Newman. 

	In 2005, Clark’s work was honored by the Indianapolis Jazz Foundation, when he was inducted into the Indianapolis Jazz Hall of Fame. Clark remains active in the jazz scene today and currently serves as the president of the Indianapolis Musicians Union. 

	Join us for the next two weeks, as Clark shares his memories of working on the Avenue. We’ll also listen to never-before-heard live recordings from Clark’s personal collection, featuring his work with jazz greats including Floyd Smith, and James Moody.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, listen to the first episode in our two-part series exploring the music of the Indianapolis jazz drummer Larry Clark. 

	Clark is a veteran of the Indianapolis jazz scene and he’s performed with dozens of Avenue jazz legends, including the Hampton Sisters, David Baker, Pookie Johnson, Steve Weakley, and many more. Clark has also played with jazz stars outside the Indianapolis scene, like Groove Holmes, Rusty Bryant, and David “Fathead” Newman. 

	In 2005, Clark’s work was honored by the Indianapolis Jazz Foundation, when he was inducted into the Indianapolis Jazz Hall of Fame. Clark remains active in the jazz scene today and currently serves as the president of the Indianapolis Musicians Union. 

	Join us for the next two weeks, as Clark shares his memories of working on the Avenue. We’ll also listen to never-before-heard live recordings from Clark’s personal collection, featuring his work with jazz greats including Floyd Smith, and James Moody.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Indianapolis jazz drummer Larry Clark shares his memories of working on the Avenue plus never-before-heard live recordings from his personal collection.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Indianapolis jazz drummer Larry Clark shares his memories of working on the Avenue plus never-before-heard live recordings from his personal collection.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/larry-clark-part-1</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-06-16T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240617145000-Podcast-2024_06_16_ECHOES.mp3" length="37555759" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240617145000-Podcast-2024_06_16_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="37555759"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:39:07</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/06-16-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/06-16-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="150511" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/larry-clark-part-1</guid></item><item><title>Juneteenth blues celebration</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, listen to a preview of the “Juneteenth Black Heritage Concert: Gospel and Blues – The Roots of it All”. It’s happening on June 16th at Indiana Landmarks.

	Hear interviews with two of the concert’s performers, Lester Johnson and Debbie Nelson — both have deep connections to the blues and the Indiana Avenue music scene.

	Bassist Lester Johnson is best known for his work with Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign. Johnson played some of his earliest gigs with the Indiana Avenue blues great Harvey Cook, and Johnson’s uncle was the Indianapolis blues legend Guitar Pete Franklin.

	Debbie Nelson is known for her work as a blues vocalist. She started her career singing on Indiana Avenue during the 1960s, and was offered a chance to perform in B.B. King’s band.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, listen to a preview of the “Juneteenth Black Heritage Concert: Gospel and Blues – The Roots of it All”. It’s happening on June 16th at Indiana Landmarks.

	Hear interviews with two of the concert’s performers, Lester Johnson and Debbie Nelson — both have deep connections to the blues and the Indiana Avenue music scene.

	Bassist Lester Johnson is best known for his work with Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign. Johnson played some of his earliest gigs with the Indiana Avenue blues great Harvey Cook, and Johnson’s uncle was the Indianapolis blues legend Guitar Pete Franklin.

	Debbie Nelson is known for her work as a blues vocalist. She started her career singing on Indiana Avenue during the 1960s, and was offered a chance to perform in B.B. King’s band.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A preview of the “Juneteenth Black Heritage Concert: Gospel and Blues – The Roots of it All” and
interviews with two of the concert’s performers, Lester Johnson and Debbie Nelson.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[A preview of the “Juneteenth Black Heritage Concert: Gospel and Blues – The Roots of it All” and
interviews with two of the concert’s performers, Lester Johnson and Debbie Nelson.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/juneteenth-blues-celebration</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-06-09T12:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240609124946-Podcast-2024_06_09_ECHOES.mp3" length="42241325" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240609124946-Podcast-2024_06_09_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="42241325"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:43:59</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-podcast-graphic-06-09-2024.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-podcast-graphic-06-09-2024.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="102957" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/juneteenth-blues-celebration</guid></item><item><title>Pookie Johnson and Wes Montgomery</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Saxophonist Alonzo “Pookie” Johnson is a legend of the Avenue jazz scene. Many local jazz fans consider Johnson one of the greatest saxophonists in Indianapolis history.

	Johnson was born in Indianapolis in October 1927. He began performing locally as a teenager in the 1940s. Johnson studied music at Crispus Attucks High School and the Jordan Conservatory.

	Johnson was a veteran of the Avenue club scene playing at legendary venues such as the Sky Club, George’s Bar, The P&amp;P Club, Henri’s, the Golden West, Sunset Terrace, and the British Lounge.

	During his 60-plus year career, Johnson performed with the greatest jazz players in Naptown – including Slide Hampton, Jimmy Coe, Carl Perkins, Virgil Jones, David Baker, Errol Grandy, Freddie Hubbard, and more.

	But Johnson is best known for his long association with the Montgomery Brothers: Buddy, Monk, and Wes. Along with drummer Sonny Johnson,  they performed across Naptown as the Montgomery-Johnson Quintet.

	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we'll share music featuring Pookie Johnson’s recordings with Wes Montgomery.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	Saxophonist Alonzo “Pookie” Johnson is a legend of the Avenue jazz scene. Many local jazz fans consider Johnson one of the greatest saxophonists in Indianapolis history.

	Johnson was born in Indianapolis in October 1927. He began performing locally as a teenager in the 1940s. Johnson studied music at Crispus Attucks High School and the Jordan Conservatory.

	Johnson was a veteran of the Avenue club scene playing at legendary venues such as the Sky Club, George’s Bar, The P&amp;P Club, Henri’s, the Golden West, Sunset Terrace, and the British Lounge.

	During his 60-plus year career, Johnson performed with the greatest jazz players in Naptown – including Slide Hampton, Jimmy Coe, Carl Perkins, Virgil Jones, David Baker, Errol Grandy, Freddie Hubbard, and more.

	But Johnson is best known for his long association with the Montgomery Brothers: Buddy, Monk, and Wes. Along with drummer Sonny Johnson,  they performed across Naptown as the Montgomery-Johnson Quintet.

	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we'll share music featuring Pookie Johnson’s recordings with Wes Montgomery.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Saxophonist Alonzo “Pookie” Johnson is a legend of the Avenue jazz scene. He is best known for his long association with the Montgomery Brothers: Buddy, Monk, and Wes. Hear music featuring Pookie Johnson’s recordings with Wes Montgomery.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Saxophonist Alonzo “Pookie” Johnson is a legend of the Avenue jazz scene. He is best known for his long association with the Montgomery Brothers: Buddy, Monk, and Wes. Hear music featuring Pookie Johnson’s recordings with Wes Montgomery.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/pookie-johnson-and-wes-montgomery</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-06-02T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240604175504-Podcast-2024_06_02_ECHOES.mp3" length="11883592" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240604175504-Podcast-2024_06_02_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="11883592"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:12:22</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/06-02-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/06-02-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="95004" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/pookie-johnson-and-wes-montgomery</guid></item><item><title>John W. Bubbles and Todd Duncan of Porgy and Bess</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	John W. Bubbles and Todd Duncan had deep roots on the Indiana Avenue scene, and both were featured in the original cast of George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess. Explore their lives and music on the latest episode of Echoes of Indiana Avenue. 

	John W. Bubbles was a streetwise song and dance man who became a star of the vaudeville stage as a young man on the Avenue. Bubbles created the role of Sportin’ Life in Porgy and Bess. 

	Todd Duncan was a classically trained vocalist who studied at Butler University and broke racial barriers in the world of opera. Duncan was George Gershwin’s original Porgy.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	John W. Bubbles and Todd Duncan had deep roots on the Indiana Avenue scene, and both were featured in the original cast of George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess. Explore their lives and music on the latest episode of Echoes of Indiana Avenue. 

	John W. Bubbles was a streetwise song and dance man who became a star of the vaudeville stage as a young man on the Avenue. Bubbles created the role of Sportin’ Life in Porgy and Bess. 

	Todd Duncan was a classically trained vocalist who studied at Butler University and broke racial barriers in the world of opera. Duncan was George Gershwin’s original Porgy.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Explore the lives and music of John W. Bubbles and Todd Duncan. Both had deep roots on the Indiana Avenue scene and were featured in the original cast of George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Explore the lives and music of John W. Bubbles and Todd Duncan. Both had deep roots on the Indiana Avenue scene and were featured in the original cast of George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/john-w-bubbles-and-todd-duncan-of-porgy-and-bess</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-05-26T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240528154547-Podcast-2024_05_26_ECHOES.mp3" length="30272530" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240528154547-Podcast-2024_05_26_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="30272530"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:31:31</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/05-26-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/05-26-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="141275" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/john-w-bubbles-and-todd-duncan-of-porgy-and-bess</guid></item><item><title>Avenue musicians in Europe</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	During the 20th Century, many African American musicians found greater interest and opportunity for their work in Europe. Some African American artists also found greater freedom in Europe, as they sought an escape from the Jim Crow racism of the United States. 

	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, 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.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	During the 20th Century, many African American musicians found greater interest and opportunity for their work in Europe. Some African American artists also found greater freedom in Europe, as they sought an escape from the Jim Crow racism of the United States. 

	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, 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.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[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.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/avenue-musicians-in-europe</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-05-19T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240520123554-Podcast-2024_05_19_ECHOES.mp3" length="27746495" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240520123554-Podcast-2024_05_19_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="27746495"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:28:53</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/05-19-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/05-19-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="135051" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/avenue-musicians-in-europe</guid></item><item><title>The rock and roll legends of The Avenue</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	The I Made Rock and Roll festival is coming to Downtown Indianapolis this month. I Made Rock and Roll honors Black artistry and authorship in rock music by celebrating Black rock musicians of the past and present. 

	Indiana Avenue played a significant role in the development of rock and roll. Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and Fats Domino played their first Indiana concerts on the Avenue. The Avenue music scene also produced homegrown rock and roll stars, including Thurston Harris and Bobby Lewis.  

	Join us this week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue for a tribute to the Black rock and roll legends of Indianapolis, from the doo-wop sounds of The Counts, to the psychedelic funk of Ebony Rhythm Band.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	The I Made Rock and Roll festival is coming to Downtown Indianapolis this month. I Made Rock and Roll honors Black artistry and authorship in rock music by celebrating Black rock musicians of the past and present. 

	Indiana Avenue played a significant role in the development of rock and roll. Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and Fats Domino played their first Indiana concerts on the Avenue. The Avenue music scene also produced homegrown rock and roll stars, including Thurston Harris and Bobby Lewis.  

	Join us this week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue for a tribute to the Black rock and roll legends of Indianapolis, from the doo-wop sounds of The Counts, to the psychedelic funk of Ebony Rhythm Band.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[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.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-rock-and-roll-legends-of-the-avenue</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-05-12T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240514174830-Podcast-2024_05_12_ECHOES.mp3" length="18637171" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240514174830-Podcast-2024_05_12_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="18637171"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:19:24</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/05-12-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/05-12-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="128588" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-rock-and-roll-legends-of-the-avenue</guid></item><item><title>Celebrating the music of Funk Inc.'s Steve Weakley - Part 3</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, join us for the final episode in our three-part series celebrating the music of guitarist Steve Weakley, one of the greatest living legends of Indianapolis music, and a founding member of Funk Inc. 

	On this week’s episode, Weakley will discuss his work in Lafayette, Indiana with artists including Tony Zamora, and the Sisters of Thunder. And he’ll share his thoughts on the legacy of Indiana Avenue.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, join us for the final episode in our three-part series celebrating the music of guitarist Steve Weakley, one of the greatest living legends of Indianapolis music, and a founding member of Funk Inc. 

	On this week’s episode, Weakley will discuss his work in Lafayette, Indiana with artists including Tony Zamora, and the Sisters of Thunder. And he’ll share his thoughts on the legacy of Indiana Avenue.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The final episode in our three-part series celebrating the music of guitarist Steve Weakley, one of the greatest living legends of Indianapolis music.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[The final episode in our three-part series celebrating the music of guitarist Steve Weakley, one of the greatest living legends of Indianapolis music.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/celebrating-the-music-of-funk-incs-steve-weakley-part-3</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-05-05T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240506115805-Podcast-2024_05_05_ECHOES.mp3" length="24808548" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240506115805-Podcast-2024_05_05_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="24808548"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:25:50</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/05-08-2024-cultural-manifesto-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/05-08-2024-cultural-manifesto-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="125555" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/celebrating-the-music-of-funk-incs-steve-weakley-part-3</guid></item><item><title>Celebrating the music of Funk Inc.'s Steve Weakley - Part 2</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, join us for the second episode in our three-part series celebrating the music of guitarist Steve Weakley, one of the greatest living legends of Indianapolis music. This week’s episode will focus on his work with the soul jazz band Funk Inc. Weakley was still a teenager when he joined the band around 1970.

	The music of Funk Inc. attained great popularity during the early '70s. Funk Inc. scored hits on both the jazz and R&amp;B charts. Their 1973 album “Hangin’ Out” appeared on Billboard’s top 10 jazz albums chart. 

	Funk Inc. are also one of the most sampled bands in the history of rap music. Their 1971 recording of "Kool is Back" has been sampled over 500 times by artists including Jay-Z, Ice T, Yes, Sting, Aphex Twin, Beastie Boys, TLC and more.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, join us for the second episode in our three-part series celebrating the music of guitarist Steve Weakley, one of the greatest living legends of Indianapolis music. This week’s episode will focus on his work with the soul jazz band Funk Inc. Weakley was still a teenager when he joined the band around 1970.

	The music of Funk Inc. attained great popularity during the early '70s. Funk Inc. scored hits on both the jazz and R&amp;B charts. Their 1973 album “Hangin’ Out” appeared on Billboard’s top 10 jazz albums chart. 

	Funk Inc. are also one of the most sampled bands in the history of rap music. Their 1971 recording of "Kool is Back" has been sampled over 500 times by artists including Jay-Z, Ice T, Yes, Sting, Aphex Twin, Beastie Boys, TLC and more.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[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.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/celebrating-the-music-of-funk-incs-steve-weakley-part-2</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-04-28T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240430155520-Podcast-2024_04_28_ECHOES.mp3" length="32128064" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240430155520-Podcast-2024_04_28_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="32128064"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:33:27</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/04-28-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/04-28-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="107995" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/celebrating-the-music-of-funk-incs-steve-weakley-part-2</guid></item><item><title>Celebrating the music of Funk Inc.'s Steve Weakley - Part 1</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, join us for the first episode in our three-part series celebrating the music of guitarist Steve Weakley, one of the greatest living legends of Indianapolis music. 

	Weakley grew up in the Indiana Avenue neighborhood and began playing in local clubs as a teenager. He’s best known for his work with the soul jazz band Funk Inc. The music of Funk Inc. attained great popularity during the early '70s. Funk Inc. scored hits on both the jazz and R&amp;B charts. 

	Funk Inc. are also one of the most sampled bands in the history of rap music. Their 1971 recording of "Kool is Back" has been sampled over 500 times by some of the most famous artists in hip-hop music.

	Outside of his work with Funk Inc., Weakley has recorded with artists including Billy Wooten, Rob Dixon, and Tony Zamora.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, join us for the first episode in our three-part series celebrating the music of guitarist Steve Weakley, one of the greatest living legends of Indianapolis music. 

	Weakley grew up in the Indiana Avenue neighborhood and began playing in local clubs as a teenager. He’s best known for his work with the soul jazz band Funk Inc. The music of Funk Inc. attained great popularity during the early '70s. Funk Inc. scored hits on both the jazz and R&amp;B charts. 

	Funk Inc. are also one of the most sampled bands in the history of rap music. Their 1971 recording of "Kool is Back" has been sampled over 500 times by some of the most famous artists in hip-hop music.

	Outside of his work with Funk Inc., Weakley has recorded with artists including Billy Wooten, Rob Dixon, and Tony Zamora.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The first episode in our three-part series celebrating the music of guitarist Steve Weakley, one of the greatest living legends of Indianapolis music.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[The first episode in our three-part series celebrating the music of guitarist Steve Weakley, one of the greatest living legends of Indianapolis music.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/celebrating-the-music-of-funk-incs-steve-weakley-part-1</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-04-21T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240423190827-Podcast-2024_04_21_ECHOES.mp3" length="32074833" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240423190827-Podcast-2024_04_21_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="32074833"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:33:24</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/04-21-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/04-21-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="110011" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/celebrating-the-music-of-funk-incs-steve-weakley-part-1</guid></item><item><title>The music of Al Coleman and The 3 Souls</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Earlier this year, the legendary Indianapolis jazz drummer and entrepreneur Albert Coleman died. He was 96 years old. During his career in music, Coleman played with legendary Avenue musicians, including Wes Montgomery, Leroy Vineggar and Jimmy Coe. But Coleman is best known for his work with The 3 Souls, a jazz trio he co-founded in the late 1950s.     

	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll celebrate the life of Albert Coleman with an hour of music from The 3 Souls.  

	Albert Coleman was born in Indianapolis in 1927. He graduated from Crispus Attucks High School and studied music at the Jordan Conservatory. In addition to his work in music, Coleman was also a celebrated entrepreneur. He owned a vending machine company, a car wash and the Cole-Smith Manor motel. But Coleman’s best known business venture was Al’s British Lounge, an Indiana Avenue nightclub Coleman took ownership of in 1969. The British Lounge has been called the last great jazz club on the Avenue.

	Coleman also gave back to his community. In 1978, Coleman and his wife Anna opened the Jacer Inn Family Retreat in Rochdale, Indiana. The Jacer Inn retreat offered a variety of health and social services to inner-city residents.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	Earlier this year, the legendary Indianapolis jazz drummer and entrepreneur Albert Coleman died. He was 96 years old. During his career in music, Coleman played with legendary Avenue musicians, including Wes Montgomery, Leroy Vineggar and Jimmy Coe. But Coleman is best known for his work with The 3 Souls, a jazz trio he co-founded in the late 1950s.     

	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll celebrate the life of Albert Coleman with an hour of music from The 3 Souls.  

	Albert Coleman was born in Indianapolis in 1927. He graduated from Crispus Attucks High School and studied music at the Jordan Conservatory. In addition to his work in music, Coleman was also a celebrated entrepreneur. He owned a vending machine company, a car wash and the Cole-Smith Manor motel. But Coleman’s best known business venture was Al’s British Lounge, an Indiana Avenue nightclub Coleman took ownership of in 1969. The British Lounge has been called the last great jazz club on the Avenue.

	Coleman also gave back to his community. In 1978, Coleman and his wife Anna opened the Jacer Inn Family Retreat in Rochdale, Indiana. The Jacer Inn retreat offered a variety of health and social services to inner-city residents.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[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.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-music-of-al-coleman-and-the-3-souls</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-04-14T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240416171519-Podcast-2024_04_14_ECHOES.mp3" length="18790082" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240416171519-Podcast-2024_04_14_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="18790082"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:19:34</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/04-14-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/04-14-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="71002" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-music-of-al-coleman-and-the-3-souls</guid></item><item><title>Enoch "Sonny Boy" Williams</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, learn about the life and music of Enoch “Sonny Boy” Williams, a rhythm &amp; blues pianist and vocalist from Indianapolis. 

	Williams cut a series of popular R&amp;B recordings for Decca Records during the early 1940s. He’s best remembered for his 1943 single “Reverse the Charges”. That song was a minor hit for Williams and was covered by artists including Bud Powell and Etta Jones. 

	Williams was born in London, Kentucky in 1917, but he was raised in Indianapolis. Williams began performing in 1935. He appeared often at Avenue venues, including The Cotton Club, The Rhumboogie, and Sunset Terrace.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, learn about the life and music of Enoch “Sonny Boy” Williams, a rhythm &amp; blues pianist and vocalist from Indianapolis. 

	Williams cut a series of popular R&amp;B recordings for Decca Records during the early 1940s. He’s best remembered for his 1943 single “Reverse the Charges”. That song was a minor hit for Williams and was covered by artists including Bud Powell and Etta Jones. 

	Williams was born in London, Kentucky in 1917, but he was raised in Indianapolis. Williams began performing in 1935. He appeared often at Avenue venues, including The Cotton Club, The Rhumboogie, and Sunset Terrace.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Learn about the life and music of Enoch “Sonny Boy” Williams, a rhythm &amp; blues pianist and vocalist from Indianapolis. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Learn about the life and music of Enoch “Sonny Boy” Williams, a rhythm &amp; blues pianist and vocalist from Indianapolis. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/enoch-sonny-boy</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-04-07T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240409141819-Podcast-2024_04_07_ECHOES.mp3" length="15710792" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240409141819-Podcast-2024_04_07_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="15710792"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:16:21</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/04-07-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/04-07-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="139645" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/enoch-sonny-boy</guid></item><item><title>The return of Merging Traffic</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, learn about the history of Merging Traffic, an influential jazz fusion band that thrived in Indianapolis during the 1970s. Listen to interviews with Merging Traffic members Kenny Simms, George Benn, and Ricky Knox. Also, hear rare unreleased recordings from the group.

	Indianapolis music critics raved about Merging Traffic’s sound, and audiences packed local venues to hear the band. By all appearances, Merging Traffic were destined for national success, but the band split apart during the early 1980s.

	Merging Traffic will be reuniting for one night only at the Jazz Kitchen on April 10th.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, learn about the history of Merging Traffic, an influential jazz fusion band that thrived in Indianapolis during the 1970s. Listen to interviews with Merging Traffic members Kenny Simms, George Benn, and Ricky Knox. Also, hear rare unreleased recordings from the group.

	Indianapolis music critics raved about Merging Traffic’s sound, and audiences packed local venues to hear the band. By all appearances, Merging Traffic were destined for national success, but the band split apart during the early 1980s.

	Merging Traffic will be reuniting for one night only at the Jazz Kitchen on April 10th.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[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. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-return-of-merging-traffic</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-03-31T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240401161309-Podcast-2024_03_31_ECHOES.mp3" length="49410837" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240401161309-Podcast-2024_03_31_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="49410837"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:51:28</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/03-31-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/03-31-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="127739" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-return-of-merging-traffic</guid></item><item><title>The Naptown Boogie Woogie Queen</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, celebrate Women’s History Month with music from the “Boogie Woogie Queen” Christine Chatman.

	Chatman was born in Jackson, Tennessee in 1920 and she began playing piano at age 3. By age 15 Chatman was performing professionally and at 18 she was touring the midwest with the Leake Brothers Combo. During the early 1940s Chatman began living and working in Indianapolis. She started her own band and signed a contract with the Ferguson Brother’s Talent Agency, an artist management company based in the Indiana Avenue neighborhood. In 1944 Chatman released her debut single “Naptown Boogie”, a tribute to the city that helped launch her career.

	Join us this week to learn more about the life and music of Christine Chatman.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, celebrate Women’s History Month with music from the “Boogie Woogie Queen” Christine Chatman.

	Chatman was born in Jackson, Tennessee in 1920 and she began playing piano at age 3. By age 15 Chatman was performing professionally and at 18 she was touring the midwest with the Leake Brothers Combo. During the early 1940s Chatman began living and working in Indianapolis. She started her own band and signed a contract with the Ferguson Brother’s Talent Agency, an artist management company based in the Indiana Avenue neighborhood. In 1944 Chatman released her debut single “Naptown Boogie”, a tribute to the city that helped launch her career.

	Join us this week to learn more about the life and music of Christine Chatman.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[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. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-naptown-boogie-woogie-queen</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-03-24T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240326144550-Podcast-2024_03_24_ECHOES.mp3" length="16746014" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240326144550-Podcast-2024_03_24_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="16746014"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:17:26</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/03-24-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/03-24-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="95738" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-naptown-boogie-woogie-queen</guid></item><item><title>Legendary Jazz Women of Indiana Avenue</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, celebrate Women’s History Month by learning about the legendary jazz women of Indiana Avenue. Listen to an hour of classic music from Indianapolis women who made historical contributions to jazz, including: Debbie Andrews, Sarah McLawler, Flo Garvin and the Hampton Sisters.

	Jazz vocalist Debbie Andrews gained fame in the 1950s performing with Wes Montgomery’s Montgomery-Johnson Quintet. Andrews’ brother Sonny Johnson, was the band’s drummer. Andrews’ talent as a vocalist impressed many musicians, including Duke Ellington, he invited her to tour with his orchestra during the early 1950s.

	Vocalist and organist Sarah McLawler was among the first wave of jazz musicians to record on the Hammond B3 organ. She attended Crispus Attucks High School and studied music at Indy's Jordan Conservatory. McLawler rose to national prominence in the early '50s with The Syncoettes, a pioneering quartet of women musicians. Pianist and vocalist Flo Garvin was a popular attraction on Indiana Avenue during the 1940s and ’50s. Garvin was among the first Black entertainers to host their own television program in Indianapolis. Today, Garvin is best remembered for her 1952 single on King Records, recorded with the Jimmy Coe Orchestra. 

	Aletra, Dawn, Virtue, and Carmalita Hampton began performing in Indianapolis as the Hampton Sisters during the early 1940s. They were members of the famous Hampton Family band, which also included their brother Slide Hampton, a world renown trombonist. Sisters Aletra and Virtue led the group into the early 21st Century.
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	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, celebrate Women’s History Month by learning about the legendary jazz women of Indiana Avenue. Listen to an hour of classic music from Indianapolis women who made historical contributions to jazz, including: Debbie Andrews, Sarah McLawler, Flo Garvin and the Hampton Sisters.

	Jazz vocalist Debbie Andrews gained fame in the 1950s performing with Wes Montgomery’s Montgomery-Johnson Quintet. Andrews’ brother Sonny Johnson, was the band’s drummer. Andrews’ talent as a vocalist impressed many musicians, including Duke Ellington, he invited her to tour with his orchestra during the early 1950s.

	Vocalist and organist Sarah McLawler was among the first wave of jazz musicians to record on the Hammond B3 organ. She attended Crispus Attucks High School and studied music at Indy's Jordan Conservatory. McLawler rose to national prominence in the early '50s with The Syncoettes, a pioneering quartet of women musicians. Pianist and vocalist Flo Garvin was a popular attraction on Indiana Avenue during the 1940s and ’50s. Garvin was among the first Black entertainers to host their own television program in Indianapolis. Today, Garvin is best remembered for her 1952 single on King Records, recorded with the Jimmy Coe Orchestra. 

	Aletra, Dawn, Virtue, and Carmalita Hampton began performing in Indianapolis as the Hampton Sisters during the early 1940s. They were members of the famous Hampton Family band, which also included their brother Slide Hampton, a world renown trombonist. Sisters Aletra and Virtue led the group into the early 21st Century.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[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.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/legendary-jazz-women-of-indiana-avenue</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2024 12:05:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-03-17T12:05:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240317120259-Podcast-2024_03_17_ECHOES.mp3" length="14484145" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240317120259-Podcast-2024_03_17_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="14484145"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:15:04</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/03-17-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/03-17-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="169186" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/legendary-jazz-women-of-indiana-avenue</guid></item><item><title>Bobby Lewis - Naptown's biggest rock and roll star</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, 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. 

	Bobby Lewis was 36 years old when “Tossin’ and Turnin’” hit the charts. Success had not come easy for the singer. Lewis was born in Indianapolis in 1925 and spent his early years in an orphanage. At age 12 Lewis was adopted and moved to Detroit with his foster parents. But by age 18, he was back in Indianapolis. 

	Lewis became a star on Indiana Avenue during the early 1950s, appearing at venues including George’s Bar and the Walker Casino. In 1952, Lewis was nominated as “best male singer” in the Indianapolis Recorder’s entertainment poll. That was also the year he issued his debut single for Chicago’s Chess Records.
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	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, 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. 

	Bobby Lewis was 36 years old when “Tossin’ and Turnin’” hit the charts. Success had not come easy for the singer. Lewis was born in Indianapolis in 1925 and spent his early years in an orphanage. At age 12 Lewis was adopted and moved to Detroit with his foster parents. But by age 18, he was back in Indianapolis. 

	Lewis became a star on Indiana Avenue during the early 1950s, appearing at venues including George’s Bar and the Walker Casino. In 1952, Lewis was nominated as “best male singer” in the Indianapolis Recorder’s entertainment poll. That was also the year he issued his debut single for Chicago’s Chess Records.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.  ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[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.  ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/bobby-lewis-naptowns-biggest-rock-and-roll-star</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-03-10T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240312152525-Podcast-2024_03_10_ECHOES.mp3" length="18332171" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240312152525-Podcast-2024_03_10_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="18332171"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:19:04</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/03-10-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/03-10-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="107807" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/bobby-lewis-naptowns-biggest-rock-and-roll-star</guid></item><item><title>Millard Lee - From the Avenue to B.B. King</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, explore the music of the pianist and bandleader Millard Lee, an unsung Indianapolis music legend. 

	Lee was born in Franklin, Indiana in 1909. He began working on Indiana Avenue during the early 1940s, performing at clubs including Sunset Terrace, Cotton Club, and 440 Club. 

	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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	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, explore the music of the pianist and bandleader Millard Lee, an unsung Indianapolis music legend. 

	Lee was born in Franklin, Indiana in 1909. He began working on Indiana Avenue during the early 1940s, performing at clubs including Sunset Terrace, Cotton Club, and 440 Club. 

	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.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[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. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/millard-lee-from-the-avenue-to-bb-king</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-03-03T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240305185941-Podcast-2024_03_03_ECHOES.mp3" length="17925938" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240305185941-Podcast-2024_03_03_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="17925938"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:18:40</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/03-03-2024-echoes-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/03-03-2024-echoes-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="92535" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/millard-lee-from-the-avenue-to-bb-king</guid></item><item><title>The music of Larry Liggett</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll explore the music of the late Indianapolis saxophonist, band leader, and music educator Larry Leggett, known professionally as Larry Liggett. We’ll share an hour of rare recordings from Liggett, including his work for the legendary Chicago label Chess Records. 

	Larry Liggett was born in Brazil, Indiana in 1921. He began playing music at an early age. At 10-years-old, he became the youngest member of the Brazil High School Marching Band. He continued to distinguish himself in college, becoming the first Black musician in the symphonic band and orchestra, at Indiana State University. 

	Liggett moved to Indianapolis during the 1940s and began teaching at Crispus Attucks High School in 1948. He continued working in the Indianapolis Public School system for the next 40 years. During that time, Liggett was performing jazz music at nightclubs across Indianapolis. Liggett also enjoyed success as a recording artist. During the 1950s, his recordings for Chess received national airplay. 

	In 2004 his contributions to Indiana music were acknowledged by the Indianapolis Jazz Foundation, who inducted Liggett into the Indianapolis Jazz Hall of Fame.
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	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll explore the music of the late Indianapolis saxophonist, band leader, and music educator Larry Leggett, known professionally as Larry Liggett. We’ll share an hour of rare recordings from Liggett, including his work for the legendary Chicago label Chess Records. 

	Larry Liggett was born in Brazil, Indiana in 1921. He began playing music at an early age. At 10-years-old, he became the youngest member of the Brazil High School Marching Band. He continued to distinguish himself in college, becoming the first Black musician in the symphonic band and orchestra, at Indiana State University. 

	Liggett moved to Indianapolis during the 1940s and began teaching at Crispus Attucks High School in 1948. He continued working in the Indianapolis Public School system for the next 40 years. During that time, Liggett was performing jazz music at nightclubs across Indianapolis. Liggett also enjoyed success as a recording artist. During the 1950s, his recordings for Chess received national airplay. 

	In 2004 his contributions to Indiana music were acknowledged by the Indianapolis Jazz Foundation, who inducted Liggett into the Indianapolis Jazz Hall of Fame.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.   ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[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.   ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-music-of-larry-liggett</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Feb 2024 14:03:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-02-25T14:03:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240225150108-Podcast-2024_02_25_ECHOES.mp3" length="16708077" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240225150108-Podcast-2024_02_25_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="16708077"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:17:24</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/02-25-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/02-25-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="124089" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-music-of-larry-liggett</guid></item><item><title>Wes Montgomery Live in Naptown </title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	On February 27th at 8 p.m., Wes Bound: The Genius of Wes Montgomery debuts on WFYI Public Television. Wes Bound is the first full-length documentary on the life of Wes Montgomery, who was born in Indianapolis on March 6, 1923, and rose from humble beginnings to become one of the greatest jazz guitarists of all time.

	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, celebrate Wes Bound: The Genius of Wes Montgomery by listening to classic recordings of Wes Montgomery’s performances in Indianapolis. We’ll also talk with Indianapolis musicians who performed with Wes, including Phil Ranelin, Everett Greene, Wanda Stafford, Jimmy Gilford and Johnny Shacklett.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	On February 27th at 8 p.m., Wes Bound: The Genius of Wes Montgomery debuts on WFYI Public Television. Wes Bound is the first full-length documentary on the life of Wes Montgomery, who was born in Indianapolis on March 6, 1923, and rose from humble beginnings to become one of the greatest jazz guitarists of all time.

	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, celebrate Wes Bound: The Genius of Wes Montgomery by listening to classic recordings of Wes Montgomery’s performances in Indianapolis. We’ll also talk with Indianapolis musicians who performed with Wes, including Phil Ranelin, Everett Greene, Wanda Stafford, Jimmy Gilford and Johnny Shacklett.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[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. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/wes-montgomery-live-in-naptown</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-02-18T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240220132109-Podcast-2024_02_18_ECHOES.mp3" length="28709296" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240220132109-Podcast-2024_02_18_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="28709296"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:29:53</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/02-18-2024-echoes-podcast-image.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/02-18-2024-echoes-podcast-image.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="106439" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/wes-montgomery-live-in-naptown</guid></item><item><title>Thurston Harris – Indianapolis' first rock and roll star</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	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. 

	Thurston Harris was born in Indianapolis in July of 1931. He grew up in the Avenue neighborhood, and began singing gospel music in local churches, at age 9. In 1949, the R&amp;B star Jimmy Liggins heard Harris performing in a nightclub, and invited Harris to Los Angeles. While in Los Angeles, Harris joined the Lamplighters, an exciting R&amp;B act that scored over a dozen hits from 1953 to 1956. 

	In 1957, Harris had the chance to cut his first solo recordings. His debut single, “Little Bitty Pretty One” became the biggest record of his career. The song was issued by Aladdin Records. Harris cut over 20 songs for the label during the late 1950s.
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	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. 

	Thurston Harris was born in Indianapolis in July of 1931. He grew up in the Avenue neighborhood, and began singing gospel music in local churches, at age 9. In 1949, the R&amp;B star Jimmy Liggins heard Harris performing in a nightclub, and invited Harris to Los Angeles. While in Los Angeles, Harris joined the Lamplighters, an exciting R&amp;B act that scored over a dozen hits from 1953 to 1956. 

	In 1957, Harris had the chance to cut his first solo recordings. His debut single, “Little Bitty Pretty One” became the biggest record of his career. The song was issued by Aladdin Records. Harris cut over 20 songs for the label during the late 1950s.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[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. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/thurston-harris--indianapolis-first-rock-and-roll-star</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-02-11T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240215222414-Podcast-2024_02_11_ECHOES.mp3" length="27564532" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240215222414-Podcast-2024_02_11_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="27564532"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:28:42</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/02-11-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/02-11-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="117648" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/thurston-harris--indianapolis-first-rock-and-roll-star</guid></item><item><title>Naptown Gospel Classics</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	On February 12th, PBS will broadcast the first episode of Gospel, a new documentary series from Henry Louis Gates Jr. This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll celebrate the release of Gospel by sharing classic Naptown gospel music, featuring rare recordings from the quartets, choirs, and songwriters that made history in the Circle City.

	Tune in for music from Al Hobbs and The Music Masters, Beatrice Brown, The Stovall Sisters, The Sacred Four, The Indianapolis Mass Choir, Wandering Travelers of Indianapolis, King James Version, Kenneth Woods Jr., and The Traveling Inner Lights. Plus, hear interviews with Indianapolis gospel artists M.L. Allen, Reggie Gammon, Reverend Dennis Freeman, Henry Hinch, Everett Greene, and more.
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	On February 12th, PBS will broadcast the first episode of Gospel, a new documentary series from Henry Louis Gates Jr. This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll celebrate the release of Gospel by sharing classic Naptown gospel music, featuring rare recordings from the quartets, choirs, and songwriters that made history in the Circle City.

	Tune in for music from Al Hobbs and The Music Masters, Beatrice Brown, The Stovall Sisters, The Sacred Four, The Indianapolis Mass Choir, Wandering Travelers of Indianapolis, King James Version, Kenneth Woods Jr., and The Traveling Inner Lights. Plus, hear interviews with Indianapolis gospel artists M.L. Allen, Reggie Gammon, Reverend Dennis Freeman, Henry Hinch, Everett Greene, and more.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[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. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-gospel-classics</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Feb 2024 14:02:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-02-04T14:02:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240208204904-Podcast-2024_02_04_ECHOES.mp3" length="24225567" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240208204904-Podcast-2024_02_04_ECHOES.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="24225567"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:25:13</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/02-04-2024-echoes-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/02-04-2024-echoes-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="76494" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-gospel-classics</guid></item><item><title>The Ink Spots' influence on rock and roll</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, 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. Their songs were recorded by Elvis, Bob Dylan and The Beatles.

	The Ink Spots were formed in Indianapolis, during the early 1930s by Hoppy Jones, Charlie Fuqua, Deek Watson and Jerry Danies. In 1936, Daniels was replaced by the Baltimore vocalist Bill Kenny, who took on lead vocal duties. They developed a trademark sound that showcased Bill Kenny’s high soaring tenor, Hoppy Jones’ spoken word bass vocals, and Charlie Fuqua’s distinctive guitar phrases.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, 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. Their songs were recorded by Elvis, Bob Dylan and The Beatles.

	The Ink Spots were formed in Indianapolis, during the early 1930s by Hoppy Jones, Charlie Fuqua, Deek Watson and Jerry Danies. In 1936, Daniels was replaced by the Baltimore vocalist Bill Kenny, who took on lead vocal duties. They developed a trademark sound that showcased Bill Kenny’s high soaring tenor, Hoppy Jones’ spoken word bass vocals, and Charlie Fuqua’s distinctive guitar phrases.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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. 
]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[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. 
]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-ink-spots-influence-on-rock-and-roll</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-01-28T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240131212626-Podcast-ECHOES_2024_01_28_01.mp3" length="22806442" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240131212626-Podcast-ECHOES_2024_01_28_01.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="22806442"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration>00:23:45</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/1-28-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/1-28-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="71382" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-ink-spots-influence-on-rock-and-roll</guid></item><item><title>Les McCann and Leroy Vinnegar</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	The legendary jazz pianist and vocalist Les McCann passed away in December of 2023. This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll celebrate, the life and music of Les McCann, by listening to his work with the Indianapolis bass player Leroy Vinnegar. McCann featured Vinnegar on over a dozen albums, including the biggest record of his career "Compared to What."
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	The legendary jazz pianist and vocalist Les McCann passed away in December of 2023. This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll celebrate, the life and music of Les McCann, by listening to his work with the Indianapolis bass player Leroy Vinnegar. McCann featured Vinnegar on over a dozen albums, including the biggest record of his career "Compared to What."
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re celebrating the life and music of Les McCann by listening to his work with the Indianapolis bass player Leroy Vinnegar. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[We’re celebrating the life and music of Les McCann by listening to his work with the Indianapolis bass player Leroy Vinnegar. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/les-mccann-and-leroy-vinnegar</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-01-21T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240123175826-Podcast-ECHOES_2024_01_21.mp3" length="12425237" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240123175826-Podcast-ECHOES_2024_01_21.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="12425237"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/1-21-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/1-21-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="83968" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/les-mccann-and-leroy-vinnegar</guid></item><item><title>Best of 2023 - Part 2</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll continue 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&amp;B vocalist Debbie Nelson will share her memories of growing up on the Avenue.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll continue 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&amp;B vocalist Debbie Nelson will share her memories of growing up on the Avenue.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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&amp;B vocalist Debbie Nelson will share her memories of growing up on the Avenue. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[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&amp;B vocalist Debbie Nelson will share her memories of growing up on the Avenue. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/best-of-2023-part-2</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-01-14T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240117172023-2024-01-17_ECHO_1074_5311.mp3" length="37905476" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240117172023-2024-01-17_ECHO_1074_5311.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="37905476"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/1-14-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/1-14-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="107965" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/best-of-2023-part-2</guid></item><item><title>Best of 2023 - Part 1</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	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.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	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.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[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.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/best-of-2023-part-1</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-01-07T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240110172035-2024-01-10_ECHO_1074_5301.mp3" length="43282162" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240110172035-2024-01-10_ECHO_1074_5301.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="43282162"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/01-07-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/01-07-2024-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="109556" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/best-of-2023-part-1</guid></item><item><title>New Year's Eve Dance Party</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	It's a New Year’s Eve dance party on Echoes of Indiana Avenue with classic dance music from Naptown funk and soul artists. We’ll also revisit local dance crazes like the “Hum-Bug” and “Funky 16 Corners.”
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	It's a New Year’s Eve dance party on Echoes of Indiana Avenue with classic dance music from Naptown funk and soul artists. We’ll also revisit local dance crazes like the “Hum-Bug” and “Funky 16 Corners.”
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It's a New Year’s Eve dance party on Echoes of Indiana Avenue with classic dance music from Naptown funk and soul artists. We’ll also revisit local dance crazes like the “Hum-Bug” and “Funky 16 Corners.”]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[It's a New Year’s Eve dance party on Echoes of Indiana Avenue with classic dance music from Naptown funk and soul artists. We’ll also revisit local dance crazes like the “Hum-Bug” and “Funky 16 Corners.”]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/new-years-eve-dance-party</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-12-31T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240103122024-2024-01-03_ECHO_1074_5293.mp3" length="19569443" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20240103122024-2024-01-03_ECHO_1074_5293.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="19569443"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/12-31-2023-echoes-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/12-31-2023-echoes-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="80108" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/new-years-eve-dance-party</guid></item><item><title>Christmas at the Pink Poodle</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll celebrate Christmas at the Pink Poodle, a legendary Avenue nightclub.

	The Pink Poodle featured the biggest stars in jazz, comedy, and R&amp;B music – including Aretha Franklin, Redd Foxx, Moms Mabley, Max Roach, Etta James, and many others.

	Join us for classic holiday music from artists who performed at the Pink Poodle.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll celebrate Christmas at the Pink Poodle, a legendary Avenue nightclub.

	The Pink Poodle featured the biggest stars in jazz, comedy, and R&amp;B music – including Aretha Franklin, Redd Foxx, Moms Mabley, Max Roach, Etta James, and many others.

	Join us for classic holiday music from artists who performed at the Pink Poodle.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll celebrate Christmas at the Pink Poodle, a legendary Avenue nightclub. The club featured the biggest stars in jazz, comedy, and R&amp;B music – including Aretha Franklin, Redd Foxx, Moms Mabley, Max Roach, Etta James, and many others.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll celebrate Christmas at the Pink Poodle, a legendary Avenue nightclub. The club featured the biggest stars in jazz, comedy, and R&amp;B music – including Aretha Franklin, Redd Foxx, Moms Mabley, Max Roach, Etta James, and many others.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/christmas-at-the-pink-poodle</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-12-24T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20231228204019-2023-12-28_ECHO_1074_5287.mp3" length="14815950" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20231228204019-2023-12-28_ECHO_1074_5287.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="14815950"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/12-24-2023-echoes-podcast-image.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/12-24-2023-echoes-podcast-image.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="89255" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/christmas-at-the-pink-poodle</guid></item><item><title>Midnight Christmas Shows at the Walker</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Avenue learn about the history of Indianapolis Recorder’s midnight Christmas benefit concerts at the Walker Theatre. 

	The concerts featured up to 60 acts and ran from midnight until 6 in the morning. Some of the greatest jazz, funk, and R&amp;B musicians in Naptown performed at the midnight Christmas shows — including Wes Montgomery, Thurston Harris and Slide Hampton. But the entertainment wasn’t limited to music alone — there were drag queens, burlesque dancers, fire-eaters, snake handlers, body builders and comedians.

	The concerts developed from the Indianapolis Recorder Cheer Fund. Established in 1929, the Cheer Fund was an annual holiday fundraiser that supported families in financial need. During the 1930s the Cheer Fund evolved into a benefit concert. These concerts attracted star performers, including the legendary tap dancer Bill “Bojangles” Robinson who performed at the Recorder’s 1938 benefit show. The Recorder's midnight Christmas benefit concerts thrived until the 1980s.

	Listen to interviews with Indianapolis musicians and media personalities who performed at the Christmas benefit shows, including Henry Hinch, Josephine Cheatham, Rodney Stepp, Reggie Gammon, Debbie Nelson, Tyrone Caldwell, Richard Hamilton, Eunice Trotter, Geno Shelton and the late Joe Trotter.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Avenue learn about the history of Indianapolis Recorder’s midnight Christmas benefit concerts at the Walker Theatre. 

	The concerts featured up to 60 acts and ran from midnight until 6 in the morning. Some of the greatest jazz, funk, and R&amp;B musicians in Naptown performed at the midnight Christmas shows — including Wes Montgomery, Thurston Harris and Slide Hampton. But the entertainment wasn’t limited to music alone — there were drag queens, burlesque dancers, fire-eaters, snake handlers, body builders and comedians.

	The concerts developed from the Indianapolis Recorder Cheer Fund. Established in 1929, the Cheer Fund was an annual holiday fundraiser that supported families in financial need. During the 1930s the Cheer Fund evolved into a benefit concert. These concerts attracted star performers, including the legendary tap dancer Bill “Bojangles” Robinson who performed at the Recorder’s 1938 benefit show. The Recorder's midnight Christmas benefit concerts thrived until the 1980s.

	Listen to interviews with Indianapolis musicians and media personalities who performed at the Christmas benefit shows, including Henry Hinch, Josephine Cheatham, Rodney Stepp, Reggie Gammon, Debbie Nelson, Tyrone Caldwell, Richard Hamilton, Eunice Trotter, Geno Shelton and the late Joe Trotter.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on Echoes of Avenue learn about the history of Indianapolis Recorder’s midnight Christmas benefit concerts at the Walker Theatre.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[This week on Echoes of Avenue learn about the history of Indianapolis Recorder’s midnight Christmas benefit concerts at the Walker Theatre.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/midnight-christmas-shows-at-the-walker</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-12-17T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20231222134037-2023-12-22_ECHO_1074_5286.mp3" length="48004553" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20231222134037-2023-12-22_ECHO_1074_5286.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="48004553"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/12-17-2023-echoes-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/12-17-2023-echoes-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="97388" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/midnight-christmas-shows-at-the-walker</guid></item><item><title>The Avenue promoter Matthew Dickerson</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll pay tribute to Matthew Dickerson, an influential music promoter who lived and worked in the Avenue neighborhood.

	During his long career, Dickerson brought the biggest stars in jazz and R&amp;B music to Naptown — including Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Fats Waller, James Brown, and many more.

	Tune in for music featuring the performers Dickerson worked with.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll pay tribute to Matthew Dickerson, an influential music promoter who lived and worked in the Avenue neighborhood.

	During his long career, Dickerson brought the biggest stars in jazz and R&amp;B music to Naptown — including Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Fats Waller, James Brown, and many more.

	Tune in for music featuring the performers Dickerson worked with.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A tribute to Matthew Dickerson, an influential music promoter who lived and worked in the Avenue neighborhood. During his long career, Dickerson brought the biggest stars in jazz and R&amp;B music to Naptown — including Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Fats Waller, James Brown, and many more.
]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[A tribute to Matthew Dickerson, an influential music promoter who lived and worked in the Avenue neighborhood. During his long career, Dickerson brought the biggest stars in jazz and R&amp;B music to Naptown — including Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Fats Waller, James Brown, and many more.
]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-avenue-promoter-matthew-dickerson</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-12-10T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20231214230022-2023-12-14_ECHO_1074_5274.mp3" length="20448115" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20231214230022-2023-12-14_ECHO_1074_5274.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="20448115"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-12-10-2023-image.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-12-10-2023-image.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="115380" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-avenue-promoter-matthew-dickerson</guid></item><item><title>George Chandler - from Haughville to London</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll feature an hour of words and music with vocalist George Chandler. He started his music career at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in the Indianapolis neighborhood of Haughville.

	In the mid-1960s Chandler was drafted into the military. He was stationed in Italy and formed the Four Kents – a soul music act that recorded in both English and Italian.

	During the 1970s Chandler relocated to England, where he recorded with music icons including Paul McCartney, Tina Turner, and Elton John. In the 1980s Chandler co-founded Londonbeat and co-wrote the group’s massive 1990 hit "I've Been Thinking About You.”

	Chandler will share his memories of performing in Haughville, and his rise to fame in Europe.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll feature an hour of words and music with vocalist George Chandler. He started his music career at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in the Indianapolis neighborhood of Haughville.

	In the mid-1960s Chandler was drafted into the military. He was stationed in Italy and formed the Four Kents – a soul music act that recorded in both English and Italian.

	During the 1970s Chandler relocated to England, where he recorded with music icons including Paul McCartney, Tina Turner, and Elton John. In the 1980s Chandler co-founded Londonbeat and co-wrote the group’s massive 1990 hit "I've Been Thinking About You.”

	Chandler will share his memories of performing in Haughville, and his rise to fame in Europe.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Vocalist George Chandler shares his memories of performing in Haughville and his rise to fame in Europe.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Vocalist George Chandler shares his memories of performing in Haughville and his rise to fame in Europe.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/george-chandler-from-haughville-to-london</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-12-03T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20231207104027-2023-12-07_ECHO_1074_5263.mp3" length="33841829" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20231207104027-2023-12-07_ECHO_1074_5263.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="33841829"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/12-03-2023-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic-2.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/12-03-2023-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic-2.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="69564" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/george-chandler-from-haughville-to-london</guid></item><item><title>The Spinners' Naptown Connection - Part 2</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll share the final episode of our two-part series exploring the Spinners’ connection to Indianapolis.

	We’ll be joined by two Indianapolis music legends who were part of The Spinners: Allen “Turk” Burke, who worked as a keyboardist and music director with The Spinners for over 25 years; Rodney Stepp, who served as keyboardist and assistant music director for The Spinners from 1974 until 1981.

	On this week's show we’ll share music from an unreleased Spinners’ album Stepp and Turk produced in Indianapolis, and Stepp will recall performing with The Spinners at Muhammad Ali’s legendary “Rumble in the Jungle” in Zaire, Africa.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll share the final episode of our two-part series exploring the Spinners’ connection to Indianapolis.

	We’ll be joined by two Indianapolis music legends who were part of The Spinners: Allen “Turk” Burke, who worked as a keyboardist and music director with The Spinners for over 25 years; Rodney Stepp, who served as keyboardist and assistant music director for The Spinners from 1974 until 1981.

	On this week's show we’ll share music from an unreleased Spinners’ album Stepp and Turk produced in Indianapolis, and Stepp will recall performing with The Spinners at Muhammad Ali’s legendary “Rumble in the Jungle” in Zaire, Africa.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Allen “Turk” Burke and Rodney Stepp share music from an unreleased Spinners’ album Stepp and Turk produced in Indianapolis. And Stepp will recall performing with The Spinners at Muhammad Ali’s legendary “Rumble in the Jungle” in Zaire, Africa. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Allen “Turk” Burke and Rodney Stepp share music from an unreleased Spinners’ album Stepp and Turk produced in Indianapolis. And Stepp will recall performing with The Spinners at Muhammad Ali’s legendary “Rumble in the Jungle” in Zaire, Africa. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-spinners-naptown-connection-part-2</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-11-26T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20231129161031-2023-11-29_ECHO_1074_5255.mp3" length="38896021" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20231129161031-2023-11-29_ECHO_1074_5255.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="38896021"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/11-26-2023-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/11-26-2023-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="105393" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-spinners-naptown-connection-part-2</guid></item><item><title>The Spinners' Naptown Connection - Part 1</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	In November of 2023, the Spinners were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The group is known worldwide for their classic soul hits - but very few music fans know about the Spinners’ Naptown connection.

	Spinners’ co-founder Billy Henderson born in Indianapolis in 1939 and the Spinners maintained a strong connection to the city throughout the years.

	For the next two weeks on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll be joined by two Indianapolis music legends who were part of The Spinners: Allen “Turk” Burke, who worked as a keyboardist and music director with The Spinners for over 25 years; Rodney Stepp, who served as keyboardist and assistant music director for The Spinners from 1974 until 1981.

	Stepp and Turk will share their memories of performing with the Spinners and discuss the Indianapolis musicians who contributed to the group’s legacy
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	In November of 2023, the Spinners were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The group is known worldwide for their classic soul hits - but very few music fans know about the Spinners’ Naptown connection.

	Spinners’ co-founder Billy Henderson born in Indianapolis in 1939 and the Spinners maintained a strong connection to the city throughout the years.

	For the next two weeks on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll be joined by two Indianapolis music legends who were part of The Spinners: Allen “Turk” Burke, who worked as a keyboardist and music director with The Spinners for over 25 years; Rodney Stepp, who served as keyboardist and assistant music director for The Spinners from 1974 until 1981.

	Stepp and Turk will share their memories of performing with the Spinners and discuss the Indianapolis musicians who contributed to the group’s legacy
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rodney Stepp and Allen “Turk” Burke share their memories of performing with the Spinners and discuss the Indianapolis musicians who contributed to the group’s legacy.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Rodney Stepp and Allen “Turk” Burke share their memories of performing with the Spinners and discuss the Indianapolis musicians who contributed to the group’s legacy.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-spinners-naptown-connection-part-1</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-11-19T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20231123191030-2023-11-23_ECHO_1074_5249.mp3" length="39578389" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20231123191030-2023-11-23_ECHO_1074_5249.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="39578389"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/11-19-2023-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/11-19-2023-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="125066" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-spinners-naptown-connection-part-1</guid></item><item><title>The Music of Russell Webster - Part 2</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll share the final episode in our two-part series exploring the music of the late Russell Webster – a legendary Indianapolis saxophonist and composer. We’ll be joined by Webster’s daughter Bonita Webster-Coleman and his wife Lexie Webster. We’ll also hear from musicians who were influenced by Russell Webster, including Steve Allee and Justin S. Kinchen.

	This episode will focus on Webster’s self-produced 1983 double LP “Uncle Funkenstein”. It features an all-star line-up of Indianapolis jazz musicians — including Larry Ridley, James Spaulding, Pookie Johnson, Mel Rhyne, and Clifford Ratlif.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll share the final episode in our two-part series exploring the music of the late Russell Webster – a legendary Indianapolis saxophonist and composer. We’ll be joined by Webster’s daughter Bonita Webster-Coleman and his wife Lexie Webster. We’ll also hear from musicians who were influenced by Russell Webster, including Steve Allee and Justin S. Kinchen.

	This episode will focus on Webster’s self-produced 1983 double LP “Uncle Funkenstein”. It features an all-star line-up of Indianapolis jazz musicians — including Larry Ridley, James Spaulding, Pookie Johnson, Mel Rhyne, and Clifford Ratlif.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The final episode in our two-part series exploring the music of the late Russell Webster – a legendary Indianapolis saxophonist and composer. We’ll hear from musicians he influenced, including Steve Allee and Justin S. Kinchen. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[The final episode in our two-part series exploring the music of the late Russell Webster – a legendary Indianapolis saxophonist and composer. We’ll hear from musicians he influenced, including Steve Allee and Justin S. Kinchen. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-music-of-russell-webster-part-2</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-11-12T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20231115133028-2023-11-15_ECHO_1074_5234.mp3" length="28814477" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20231115133028-2023-11-15_ECHO_1074_5234.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="28814477"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/11-12-2023-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/11-12-2023-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="60630" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-music-of-russell-webster-part-2</guid></item><item><title>The Music of Russell Webster - Part 1</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	The first episode in our two-part series exploring the music of the late Russell Webster – a legendary Indianapolis saxophonist and composer. We’ll be joined by Webster’s daughter, Bonita Webster-Coleman, and his wife, Lexie Webster.

	Russell Webster is best known for his self-produced 1983 double LP “Uncle Funkenstein.” But there’s much more to Webster’s story. Born in Indianapolis in 1928, he studied music at the Jordan Conservatory and over the years, he played with the biggest stars on the Avenue — from Wes Montgomery to Jimmy Coe.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	The first episode in our two-part series exploring the music of the late Russell Webster – a legendary Indianapolis saxophonist and composer. We’ll be joined by Webster’s daughter, Bonita Webster-Coleman, and his wife, Lexie Webster.

	Russell Webster is best known for his self-produced 1983 double LP “Uncle Funkenstein.” But there’s much more to Webster’s story. Born in Indianapolis in 1928, he studied music at the Jordan Conservatory and over the years, he played with the biggest stars on the Avenue — from Wes Montgomery to Jimmy Coe.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The first episode in our two-part series exploring the music of the late Russell Webster – a legendary Indianapolis saxophonist and composer. We’ll be joined by Webster’s daughter, Bonita Webster-Coleman, and his wife, Lexie Webster.

Russell Webster is best known for his self-produced 1983 double LP “Uncle Funkenstein," called a “holy grail of jazz.” Webster was born in Indianapolis in 1928. He studied music at the Jordan Conservatory and began playing on the Avenue as a teenager. Over the years, Webster played with the biggest stars on the Avenue — from Wes Montgomery to Jimmy Coe.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[The first episode in our two-part series exploring the music of the late Russell Webster – a legendary Indianapolis saxophonist and composer. We’ll be joined by Webster’s daughter, Bonita Webster-Coleman, and his wife, Lexie Webster.

Russell Webster is best known for his self-produced 1983 double LP “Uncle Funkenstein," called a “holy grail of jazz.” Webster was born in Indianapolis in 1928. He studied music at the Jordan Conservatory and began playing on the Avenue as a teenager. Over the years, Webster played with the biggest stars on the Avenue — from Wes Montgomery to Jimmy Coe.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-music-of-russell-webster--</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-11-05T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20231108150024-2023-11-08_ECHO_1074_5224.mp3" length="25380153" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20231108150024-2023-11-08_ECHO_1074_5224.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="25380153"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/11-05-2023-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/11-05-2023-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="58162" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-music-of-russell-webster--</guid></item><item><title>Dawn Hampton - The "Queen of Cabaret"</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll celebrate the music of Dawn Hampton – best known for her work as a jazz and cabaret singer. Dawn was a member of Indianapolis’ legendary Hampton family and performed extensively on the Avenue during the 1940s, and ‘50s.

	During the 1960s, and ‘70s Dawn became a popular singer in New York City, where she was known as the “queen of cabaret.” Dawn developed a loyal following among gay men in New York and performed at legendary gay venues in the city - including Stonewall and the Continental Baths.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll celebrate the music of Dawn Hampton – best known for her work as a jazz and cabaret singer. Dawn was a member of Indianapolis’ legendary Hampton family and performed extensively on the Avenue during the 1940s, and ‘50s.

	During the 1960s, and ‘70s Dawn became a popular singer in New York City, where she was known as the “queen of cabaret.” Dawn developed a loyal following among gay men in New York and performed at legendary gay venues in the city - including Stonewall and the Continental Baths.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dawn Hampton was best known for her work as a jazz and cabaret singer. She was a member of Indianapolis’ legendary Hampton family and performed extensively on the Avenue during the 1940s, and ‘50s. During the 1960s, and ‘70s Dawn became a popular singer in New York City, where she was known as the “queen of cabaret.” ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Dawn Hampton was best known for her work as a jazz and cabaret singer. She was a member of Indianapolis’ legendary Hampton family and performed extensively on the Avenue during the 1940s, and ‘50s. During the 1960s, and ‘70s Dawn became a popular singer in New York City, where she was known as the “queen of cabaret.” ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/dawn-hampton-the-queen-of-cabaret</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-10-29T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20231101193023-2023-11-01_ECHO_1074_5207.mp3" length="19738333" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20231101193023-2023-11-01_ECHO_1074_5207.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="19738333"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/10-29-2023-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/10-29-2023-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="115725" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/dawn-hampton-the-queen-of-cabaret</guid></item><item><title>The complete Guitar Pete Franklin - Part 2</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll share the final episode of our two-part series exploring the complete recordings of Guitar Pete Franklin – a legendary Naptown blues musician. On this episode, hear Franklin’s final recordings – made in Indianapolis during the early 1960s.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll share the final episode of our two-part series exploring the complete recordings of Guitar Pete Franklin – a legendary Naptown blues musician. On this episode, hear Franklin’s final recordings – made in Indianapolis during the early 1960s.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll share the final episode of our two-part series exploring the complete recordings of Guitar Pete Franklin – a legendary Naptown blues musician. On this episode, hear Franklin’s final recordings – made in Indianapolis during the early 1960s.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll share the final episode of our two-part series exploring the complete recordings of Guitar Pete Franklin – a legendary Naptown blues musician. On this episode, hear Franklin’s final recordings – made in Indianapolis during the early 1960s.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-complete-guitar-pete-franklin-part-2</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-10-22T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20231025184019-2023-10-25_ECHO_1074_5195.mp3" length="16333911" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20231025184019-2023-10-25_ECHO_1074_5195.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="16333911"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/10-22-2023-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/10-22-2023-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="116686" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-complete-guitar-pete-franklin-part-2</guid></item><item><title>The complete Guitar Pete Franklin - Part 1</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue listen to the first episode of our two-part series exploring the complete recordings of Guitar Pete Franklin – a legendary Naptown blues musician.

	Franklin was born in Indianapolis in 1928. His style was influenced by the early Naptown blues duo of Leroy Carr and Scrapper Blackwell - but Franklin developed his own unique sound.

	On this edition, hear Franklin’s early recordings with blues greats including Sunnlyand Slim and Tampa Red.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue listen to the first episode of our two-part series exploring the complete recordings of Guitar Pete Franklin – a legendary Naptown blues musician.

	Franklin was born in Indianapolis in 1928. His style was influenced by the early Naptown blues duo of Leroy Carr and Scrapper Blackwell - but Franklin developed his own unique sound.

	On this edition, hear Franklin’s early recordings with blues greats including Sunnlyand Slim and Tampa Red.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue listen to the first episode of our two-part series exploring the complete recordings of Guitar Pete Franklin – a legendary Naptown blues musician. Franklin was born in Indianapolis in 1928. His style was influenced by the early Naptown blues duo of Leroy Carr and Scrapper Blackwell - but Franklin developed his own unique sound. On this edition, hear Franklin’s early recordings with blues greats including Sunnlyand Slim and Tampa Red.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue listen to the first episode of our two-part series exploring the complete recordings of Guitar Pete Franklin – a legendary Naptown blues musician. Franklin was born in Indianapolis in 1928. His style was influenced by the early Naptown blues duo of Leroy Carr and Scrapper Blackwell - but Franklin developed his own unique sound. On this edition, hear Franklin’s early recordings with blues greats including Sunnlyand Slim and Tampa Red.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-complete-guitar-pete-franklin-part-1</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-10-15T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20231016180018-2023-10-16_ECHO_1074_5187.mp3" length="16958871" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20231016180018-2023-10-16_ECHO_1074_5187.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="16958871"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/10-15-2023-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/10-15-2023-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="109011" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-complete-guitar-pete-franklin-part-1</guid></item><item><title>The Blakey Specials</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we celebrate the music of the Blakey Specials, a legendary Indianapolis gospel band. The Blakey Specials were founded in 1967 by the pianist, composer, and vocalist Eugene Blakey. Listen to rare recordings from the band and interviews with two original members: vocalist Henry Hinch and bassist/vocalist Hubert “Skeet” Canady.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we celebrate the music of the Blakey Specials, a legendary Indianapolis gospel band. The Blakey Specials were founded in 1967 by the pianist, composer, and vocalist Eugene Blakey. Listen to rare recordings from the band and interviews with two original members: vocalist Henry Hinch and bassist/vocalist Hubert “Skeet” Canady.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Blakey Specials were a legendary Indianapolis gospel band founded in 1967 by the pianist, composer, and vocalist Eugene Blakey. Listen to rare recordings from the band and interviews with two original members: vocalist Henry Hinch and bassist/vocalist Hubert “Skeet” Canady.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Blakey Specials were a legendary Indianapolis gospel band founded in 1967 by the pianist, composer, and vocalist Eugene Blakey. Listen to rare recordings from the band and interviews with two original members: vocalist Henry Hinch and bassist/vocalist Hubert “Skeet” Canady.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-blakey-specials</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-10-08T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20231011175035-2023-10-11_ECHO_1074_5179.mp3" length="43789204" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20231011175035-2023-10-11_ECHO_1074_5179.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="43789204"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/10-08-2023-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/10-08-2023-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="118924" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-blakey-specials</guid></item><item><title>Remembering bassist Richard Davis</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll celebrate the life and music of the Chicago-born bass player Richard Davis – he passed away last month.

	Davis was ranked among the top bassists in jazz history. He performed often with the genre’s top stars, including Miles Davis and Louis Armstrong. In addition to his work in jazz, Davis contributed to landmark rock recordings, from Van Morrison’s “Astral Weeks” to Bruce Springsteen’s “Born to Run.” He performed with the jazz masters of Indiana Avenue – including Freddie Hubbard, Virgil Jones, David Young, James Spaulding, Wes Montgomery, and J.J. Johnson.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll celebrate the life and music of the Chicago-born bass player Richard Davis – he passed away last month.

	Davis was ranked among the top bassists in jazz history. He performed often with the genre’s top stars, including Miles Davis and Louis Armstrong. In addition to his work in jazz, Davis contributed to landmark rock recordings, from Van Morrison’s “Astral Weeks” to Bruce Springsteen’s “Born to Run.” He performed with the jazz masters of Indiana Avenue – including Freddie Hubbard, Virgil Jones, David Young, James Spaulding, Wes Montgomery, and J.J. Johnson.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The life and music of the Chicago-born bass player Richard Davis who passed away last month. Davis was ranked among the top bassists in jazz history. He performed often with the genre’s top stars, including Miles Davis and Louis Armstrong. He also performed with the jazz masters of Indiana Avenue – including Freddie Hubbard, Virgil Jones, David Young, James Spaulding, Wes Montgomery, and J.J. Johnson.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[The life and music of the Chicago-born bass player Richard Davis who passed away last month. Davis was ranked among the top bassists in jazz history. He performed often with the genre’s top stars, including Miles Davis and Louis Armstrong. He also performed with the jazz masters of Indiana Avenue – including Freddie Hubbard, Virgil Jones, David Young, James Spaulding, Wes Montgomery, and J.J. Johnson.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/remembering-bassist-richard-davis</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-10-01T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20231005143017-2023-10-05_ECHO_1074_5173.mp3" length="11439997" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20231005143017-2023-10-05_ECHO_1074_5173.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="11439997"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/10-01-2023-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/10-01-2023-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="96310" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/remembering-bassist-richard-davis</guid></item><item><title>The Latin sound of J.J. Johnson</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	September is Hispanic Heritage Month, and throughout the month, we’ll be spotlighting the contributions Avenue musicians made to Latin Music. On this week’s show, we’ll share Latin-inspired music from the iconic Naptown trombonist J.J. Johnson.

	Throughout his career, Johnson recorded with prominent Latin percussionists, including Sabu Martinez, Mongo Santamaria, Patato Valdes, and Ray Barretto. Johnson also appeared on landmark Latin jazz recordings, including Dizzy Gillespie’s “Afro”, and Kenny Dorham’s “Afro-Cuban”.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	September is Hispanic Heritage Month, and throughout the month, we’ll be spotlighting the contributions Avenue musicians made to Latin Music. On this week’s show, we’ll share Latin-inspired music from the iconic Naptown trombonist J.J. Johnson.

	Throughout his career, Johnson recorded with prominent Latin percussionists, including Sabu Martinez, Mongo Santamaria, Patato Valdes, and Ray Barretto. Johnson also appeared on landmark Latin jazz recordings, including Dizzy Gillespie’s “Afro”, and Kenny Dorham’s “Afro-Cuban”.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[September is Hispanic Heritage Month, and throughout the month, we’ll be spotlighting the contributions Avenue musicians made to Latin Music. On this week’s show, we’ll share Latin-inspired music from the iconic Naptown trombonist J.J. Johnson. Throughout his career, Johnson recorded with prominent Latin percussionists, including Sabu Martinez, Mongo Santamaria, Patato Valdes, and Ray Barretto. Johnson also appeared on landmark Latin jazz recordings, including Dizzy Gillespie’s “Afro”, and Kenny Dorham’s “Afro-Cuban”.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[September is Hispanic Heritage Month, and throughout the month, we’ll be spotlighting the contributions Avenue musicians made to Latin Music. On this week’s show, we’ll share Latin-inspired music from the iconic Naptown trombonist J.J. Johnson. Throughout his career, Johnson recorded with prominent Latin percussionists, including Sabu Martinez, Mongo Santamaria, Patato Valdes, and Ray Barretto. Johnson also appeared on landmark Latin jazz recordings, including Dizzy Gillespie’s “Afro”, and Kenny Dorham’s “Afro-Cuban”.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-latin-sound-of-jj-johnson</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-09-24T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230928172015-2023-09-28_ECHO_1074_5170.mp3" length="11671611" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230928172015-2023-09-28_ECHO_1074_5170.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="11671611"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/09-24-2023-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/09-24-2023-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="87982" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-latin-sound-of-jj-johnson</guid></item><item><title>The Latin sound of Billy Wooten and Virgil Jones</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	September is Hispanic Heritage Month and throughout the month, Echoes of Indiana Avenue will spotlight the contributions Avenue musicians have made to Latin Music.

	On this week’s show we’ll share music from vibraphonist Billy Wooten and trumpeter Virgil Jones.

	Billy Wooten is best known for his work with the famed jazz guitarist Grant Green. From the 1960s, to his death in 2016, Wooten was a popular attraction in the Indianapolis music scene. Latin music was a big part of Wooten’s sound – he even recorded an entire album of Latin music at the Madame Walker Theatre.

	Virgil Jones grew up on Indiana Avenue in the Lockefield Gardens apartments. Jones became one of the most prolific jazz trumpets of the 1960s, recording with a long list of jazz stars - including Lionel Hampton, Charles Earland, McCoy Tyner, and others. Jones played on significant Latin jazz recordings with Roland Kirk, Pharaoh Sanders, and Eddie Palmieri.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	September is Hispanic Heritage Month and throughout the month, Echoes of Indiana Avenue will spotlight the contributions Avenue musicians have made to Latin Music.

	On this week’s show we’ll share music from vibraphonist Billy Wooten and trumpeter Virgil Jones.

	Billy Wooten is best known for his work with the famed jazz guitarist Grant Green. From the 1960s, to his death in 2016, Wooten was a popular attraction in the Indianapolis music scene. Latin music was a big part of Wooten’s sound – he even recorded an entire album of Latin music at the Madame Walker Theatre.

	Virgil Jones grew up on Indiana Avenue in the Lockefield Gardens apartments. Jones became one of the most prolific jazz trumpets of the 1960s, recording with a long list of jazz stars - including Lionel Hampton, Charles Earland, McCoy Tyner, and others. Jones played on significant Latin jazz recordings with Roland Kirk, Pharaoh Sanders, and Eddie Palmieri.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[September is Hispanic Heritage Month and throughout the month, Echoes of Indiana Avenue will spotlight the contributions Avenue musicians have made to Latin Music.

On this week’s show we’ll share music from vibraphonist Billy Wooten and trumpeter Virgil Jones.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[September is Hispanic Heritage Month and throughout the month, Echoes of Indiana Avenue will spotlight the contributions Avenue musicians have made to Latin Music.

On this week’s show we’ll share music from vibraphonist Billy Wooten and trumpeter Virgil Jones.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-latin-sound-of-billy-wooten-and-virgil-jones</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-09-17T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230923175017-2023-09-23_ECHO_1074_5166.mp3" length="10575428" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230923175017-2023-09-23_ECHO_1074_5166.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="10575428"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/09-17-2023-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/09-17-2023-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="175535" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-latin-sound-of-billy-wooten-and-virgil-jones</guid></item><item><title>The Latin sound of Claude Bartee and Slide Hampton</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	September is Hispanic Heritage Month and throughout the month we’ll be spotlighting the contributions Avenue musicians have made to Latin Music.

	On this week’s show we’ll share music from saxophonist Claude Bartee and trombonist Slide Hampton.

	Bartee grew up in Indianapolis. He graduated from Crispus Attucks High School during the early 1950s and played on the school’s legendary basketball team. Bartee relocated to New York in the 1960s, where he became a member of the legendary Latin jazz band Pucho and the Latin Soul Brothers.

	Slide Hampton is an icon of the Avenue music scene, and one of the most significant trombonists in jazz history. Throughout his career, Hampton incorporated Latin music into his compositions and arrangements.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	September is Hispanic Heritage Month and throughout the month we’ll be spotlighting the contributions Avenue musicians have made to Latin Music.

	On this week’s show we’ll share music from saxophonist Claude Bartee and trombonist Slide Hampton.

	Bartee grew up in Indianapolis. He graduated from Crispus Attucks High School during the early 1950s and played on the school’s legendary basketball team. Bartee relocated to New York in the 1960s, where he became a member of the legendary Latin jazz band Pucho and the Latin Soul Brothers.

	Slide Hampton is an icon of the Avenue music scene, and one of the most significant trombonists in jazz history. Throughout his career, Hampton incorporated Latin music into his compositions and arrangements.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[September is Hispanic Heritage Month and throughout the month we’ll be spotlighting the contributions Avenue musicians have made to Latin Music. On this week’s show we’ll share music from saxophonist Claude Bartee and trombonist Slide Hampton.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[September is Hispanic Heritage Month and throughout the month we’ll be spotlighting the contributions Avenue musicians have made to Latin Music. On this week’s show we’ll share music from saxophonist Claude Bartee and trombonist Slide Hampton.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-latin-sound-of-claude-bartee-and-slide-hampton</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-09-10T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230912164014-2023-09-12_ECHO_1074_5160.mp3" length="13238681" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230912164014-2023-09-12_ECHO_1074_5160.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="13238681"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/09-10-2023-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/09-10-2023-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="120550" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-latin-sound-of-claude-bartee-and-slide-hampton</guid></item><item><title>The Latin sound of Wes Montgomery</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by exploring the Latin sound of Wes Montgomery. Throughout his career, Wes incorporated Latin music into his sound — performing music by Latin American composers and recording with legendary Latin percussionists, including Willie Bobo, Ray Barretto, and Candido.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by exploring the Latin sound of Wes Montgomery. Throughout his career, Wes incorporated Latin music into his sound — performing music by Latin American composers and recording with legendary Latin percussionists, including Willie Bobo, Ray Barretto, and Candido.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by exploring the Latin sound of Wes Montgomery. Throughout his career, Wes incorporated Latin music into his sound — performing music by Latin American composers and recording with legendary Latin percussionists, including Willie Bobo, Ray Barretto, and Candido.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by exploring the Latin sound of Wes Montgomery. Throughout his career, Wes incorporated Latin music into his sound — performing music by Latin American composers and recording with legendary Latin percussionists, including Willie Bobo, Ray Barretto, and Candido.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-latin-sound-of-wes-montgomery</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-09-03T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230907125019-2023-09-07_ECHO_1074_5155.mp3" length="13745415" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230907125019-2023-09-07_ECHO_1074_5155.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="13745415"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/09-03-2023-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/09-03-2023-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="79131" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-latin-sound-of-wes-montgomery</guid></item><item><title>Looking back at the Indiana Avenue Jazz Festival – Part 2</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll continue our look back at the Indiana Avenue Jazz Festival —  an annual concert series that flourished on the Avenue from 1983 to 1997.
	
	The festival was established at a time when the Avenue was in decline. The expansion of IUPUI during the 1970s saw whole neighborhoods wiped out. By the early 1980s, this once-vibrant mecca of entertainment and culture was beginning to fall silent. The organizers of the Indiana Avenue Jazz Festival dreamed of celebrating the Avenue’s rich legacy, by bringing world class music back to the neighborhood – and they succeeded.
	
	The festival started small, featuring a line-up drawn from local talent. But in a few short years, the festival attracted legendary jazz stars – including: Ahmad Jamal, Betty Carter, Ramsey Lewis, Terence Blanchard, Pharoah Sanders, and more.
	
	Join us as we take a year-by-year look back at the Indiana Avenue Jazz Festival. We’ll listen to music from artists who performed at the festival, with a focus on local musicians - including David Young, Keni Washington and OmniVerse, The Hampton Sisters, Billy Wooten, Cherryl Hayes, Terence Blanchard and more.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll continue our look back at the Indiana Avenue Jazz Festival —  an annual concert series that flourished on the Avenue from 1983 to 1997.
	
	The festival was established at a time when the Avenue was in decline. The expansion of IUPUI during the 1970s saw whole neighborhoods wiped out. By the early 1980s, this once-vibrant mecca of entertainment and culture was beginning to fall silent. The organizers of the Indiana Avenue Jazz Festival dreamed of celebrating the Avenue’s rich legacy, by bringing world class music back to the neighborhood – and they succeeded.
	
	The festival started small, featuring a line-up drawn from local talent. But in a few short years, the festival attracted legendary jazz stars – including: Ahmad Jamal, Betty Carter, Ramsey Lewis, Terence Blanchard, Pharoah Sanders, and more.
	
	Join us as we take a year-by-year look back at the Indiana Avenue Jazz Festival. We’ll listen to music from artists who performed at the festival, with a focus on local musicians - including David Young, Keni Washington and OmniVerse, The Hampton Sisters, Billy Wooten, Cherryl Hayes, Terence Blanchard and more.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll continue our look back at the Indiana Avenue Jazz Festival —  an annual concert series that flourished on the Avenue from 1983 to 1997.  Join us as we take a year-by-year look back at the Indiana Avenue Jazz Festival. We’ll listen to music from artists who performed at the festival, with a focus on local musicians - including David Young, Keni Washington and OmniVerse, The Hampton Sisters, Billy Wooten, Cherryl Hayes, Terence Blanchard and more.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll continue our look back at the Indiana Avenue Jazz Festival —  an annual concert series that flourished on the Avenue from 1983 to 1997.  Join us as we take a year-by-year look back at the Indiana Avenue Jazz Festival. We’ll listen to music from artists who performed at the festival, with a focus on local musicians - including David Young, Keni Washington and OmniVerse, The Hampton Sisters, Billy Wooten, Cherryl Hayes, Terence Blanchard and more.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/looking-back-at-the-indiana-avenue-jazz-festival--part-2</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-08-27T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230831140021-2023-08-31_ECHO_1074_5147.mp3" length="17162785" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230831140021-2023-08-31_ECHO_1074_5147.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="17162785"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/08-27-2023-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/08-27-2023-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="107522" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/looking-back-at-the-indiana-avenue-jazz-festival--part-2</guid></item><item><title>Looking back at the Indiana Avenue Jazz Festival – Part 1</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	For the next two weeks on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll look back at the Indiana Avenue Jazz Festival —  an annual concert series that flourished on the Avenue from 1983 to 1997. We’ll listen to music from artists who performed at the festival, with a focus on local musicians.

	The festival was established at a time when the Avenue was in decline. The expansion of IUPUI during the 1970s saw whole neighborhoods wiped out. By the early 1980s, this once-vibrant mecca of entertainment and culture was beginning to fall silent. The organizers of the Indiana Avenue Jazz Festival dreamed of celebrating the Avenue’s rich legacy, by bringing world-class music back to the neighborhood – and they succeeded. It started small, featuring a line-up drawn from local talent. But in a few short years, the festival attracted legendary jazz stars – including: Ahmad Jamal, Betty Carter, Ramsey Lewis, Terence Blanchard, Pharoah Sanders, and more.

	 
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	For the next two weeks on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll look back at the Indiana Avenue Jazz Festival —  an annual concert series that flourished on the Avenue from 1983 to 1997. We’ll listen to music from artists who performed at the festival, with a focus on local musicians.

	The festival was established at a time when the Avenue was in decline. The expansion of IUPUI during the 1970s saw whole neighborhoods wiped out. By the early 1980s, this once-vibrant mecca of entertainment and culture was beginning to fall silent. The organizers of the Indiana Avenue Jazz Festival dreamed of celebrating the Avenue’s rich legacy, by bringing world-class music back to the neighborhood – and they succeeded. It started small, featuring a line-up drawn from local talent. But in a few short years, the festival attracted legendary jazz stars – including: Ahmad Jamal, Betty Carter, Ramsey Lewis, Terence Blanchard, Pharoah Sanders, and more.

	 
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Indiana Avenue Jazz Festival was an annual concert series that flourished on the Avenue from 1983 to 1997. We’ll listen to music from artists who performed at the festival, with a focus on local musicians.

The festival was established at a time when the Avenue was in decline. The organizers dreamed of celebrating the Avenue’s rich legacy, by bringing world-class music back to the neighborhood – and they succeeded. It started small, featuring a line-up drawn from local talent. But in a few short years, the festival attracted legendary jazz stars – including: Ahmad Jamal, Betty Carter, Ramsey Lewis, Terence Blanchard, Pharoah Sanders, and more.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Indiana Avenue Jazz Festival was an annual concert series that flourished on the Avenue from 1983 to 1997. We’ll listen to music from artists who performed at the festival, with a focus on local musicians.

The festival was established at a time when the Avenue was in decline. The organizers dreamed of celebrating the Avenue’s rich legacy, by bringing world-class music back to the neighborhood – and they succeeded. It started small, featuring a line-up drawn from local talent. But in a few short years, the festival attracted legendary jazz stars – including: Ahmad Jamal, Betty Carter, Ramsey Lewis, Terence Blanchard, Pharoah Sanders, and more.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/looking-back-at-the-indiana-avenue-jazz-festival-part-1</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-08-20T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230824162021-2023-08-24_ECHO_1074_5142.mp3" length="16328152" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230824162021-2023-08-24_ECHO_1074_5142.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="16328152"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/the-hampton-sisters-echoes-08202023.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/the-hampton-sisters-echoes-08202023.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="75214" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/looking-back-at-the-indiana-avenue-jazz-festival-part-1</guid></item><item><title>Anna Mae Winburn</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll celebrate the August birthday of Anna Mae Winburn, vocalist and bandleader for the International Sweethearts of Rhythm — a multiracial, all-female band that was active from 1937-1949. Anna Mae was raised in Kokomo and played some of her earliest gigs on the Avenue.
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	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll celebrate the August birthday of Anna Mae Winburn, vocalist and bandleader for the International Sweethearts of Rhythm — a multiracial, all-female band that was active from 1937-1949. Anna Mae was raised in Kokomo and played some of her earliest gigs on the Avenue.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll celebrate the August birthday of Anna Mae Winburn, vocalist and bandleader for the International Sweethearts of Rhythm — a multiracial, all-female band that was active from 1937-1949. Anna Mae was raised in Kokomo and played some of her earliest gigs on the Avenue. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll celebrate the August birthday of Anna Mae Winburn, vocalist and bandleader for the International Sweethearts of Rhythm — a multiracial, all-female band that was active from 1937-1949. Anna Mae was raised in Kokomo and played some of her earliest gigs on the Avenue. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/anna-mae-winburn</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-08-13T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230815205020-2023-08-15_ECHO_1074_5138.mp3" length="19046872" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230815205020-2023-08-15_ECHO_1074_5138.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="19046872"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/08-13-2023-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/08-13-2023-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="127265" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/anna-mae-winburn</guid></item><item><title>Les "Bear" Taylor</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll celebrate the August birthday of Les Taylor — better known as Les “Bear” Taylor, a legendary Naptown baritone sax player who started his career on the Avenue. Tune in for an hour of classic music from Bear, featuring his work with Ella Fitzgerald, Bill Doggett, and more.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll celebrate the August birthday of Les Taylor — better known as Les “Bear” Taylor, a legendary Naptown baritone sax player who started his career on the Avenue. Tune in for an hour of classic music from Bear, featuring his work with Ella Fitzgerald, Bill Doggett, and more.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll celebrate the August birthday of Les Taylor — better known as Les “Bear” Taylor, a legendary Naptown baritone sax player who started his career on the Avenue. Tune in for an hour of classic music from Bear, featuring his work with Ella Fitzgerald, Bill Doggett, and more. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll celebrate the August birthday of Les Taylor — better known as Les “Bear” Taylor, a legendary Naptown baritone sax player who started his career on the Avenue. Tune in for an hour of classic music from Bear, featuring his work with Ella Fitzgerald, Bill Doggett, and more. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/les-bear-taylor</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-08-06T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230810164019-2023-08-10_ECHO_1074_5134.mp3" length="15935334" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230810164019-2023-08-10_ECHO_1074_5134.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="15935334"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/08-06-2023-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/08-06-2023-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="95954" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/les-bear-taylor</guid></item><item><title>Jesse Crump</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll look back at the music of Jesse “Tiny” Crump, an important pianist on the Indiana Avenue scene in the early 1920s. During his career, Crump recorded jazz, blues, and ragtime music. Crump is best known for his association with the blues singer Ida Cox, the couple were married and performed together often.

	In July of 1923, Crump recorded 4 tracks at Richmond, Indiana's Gennett studios - including “Indiana Avenue Blues”. These recordings represent the earliest known audio documents of Indiana Avenue's music culture.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll look back at the music of Jesse “Tiny” Crump, an important pianist on the Indiana Avenue scene in the early 1920s. During his career, Crump recorded jazz, blues, and ragtime music. Crump is best known for his association with the blues singer Ida Cox, the couple were married and performed together often.

	In July of 1923, Crump recorded 4 tracks at Richmond, Indiana's Gennett studios - including “Indiana Avenue Blues”. These recordings represent the earliest known audio documents of Indiana Avenue's music culture.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll look back at the music of Jesse “Tiny” Crump, an important pianist on the Indiana Avenue scene in the early 1920s. During his career, Crump recorded jazz, blues, and ragtime music. Crump is best known for his association with the blues singer Ida Cox, the couple were married and performed together often. In July of 1923, Crump recorded 4 tracks at Richmond, Indiana's Gennett studios - including “Indiana Avenue Blues”. These recordings represent  the earliest known audio documents of Indiana Avenue's music culture.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll look back at the music of Jesse “Tiny” Crump, an important pianist on the Indiana Avenue scene in the early 1920s. During his career, Crump recorded jazz, blues, and ragtime music. Crump is best known for his association with the blues singer Ida Cox, the couple were married and performed together often. In July of 1923, Crump recorded 4 tracks at Richmond, Indiana's Gennett studios - including “Indiana Avenue Blues”. These recordings represent  the earliest known audio documents of Indiana Avenue's music culture.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/jesse-crump</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-07-30T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230802170021-2023-08-02_ECHO_1074_5131.mp3" length="17131352" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230802170021-2023-08-02_ECHO_1074_5131.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="17131352"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/07-30-2023-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/07-30-2023-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="149382" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/jesse-crump</guid></item><item><title>Charles Tyler</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll celebrate the July birthday of Charles Tyler – an important avant-garde saxophonist known for his work in free jazz music. Tyler spent much of his childhood in Indianapolis. He attended Crispus Attucks High School, and studied music with the Indianapolis Junior Symphony Orchestra. During his historic career, Tyler performed with many of the greatest legends in jazz – including Sun Ra, Cecil Taylor, Wes Montgomery, Albert Ayler, Billy Bang, Steve Lacy, and others.

	We’ll share an hour of classic music from Charles Tyler and speak with his cousin Gregg Bacon, who calls Tyler a mentor and inspiration.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll celebrate the July birthday of Charles Tyler – an important avant-garde saxophonist known for his work in free jazz music. Tyler spent much of his childhood in Indianapolis. He attended Crispus Attucks High School, and studied music with the Indianapolis Junior Symphony Orchestra. During his historic career, Tyler performed with many of the greatest legends in jazz – including Sun Ra, Cecil Taylor, Wes Montgomery, Albert Ayler, Billy Bang, Steve Lacy, and others.

	We’ll share an hour of classic music from Charles Tyler and speak with his cousin Gregg Bacon, who calls Tyler a mentor and inspiration.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll celebrate the July birthday of Charles Tyler – an important avant-garde saxophonist known for his work in free jazz music. Tyler performed with many of the greatest legends in jazz – including Sun Ra, Cecil Taylor, Wes Montgomery, Albert Ayler, Billy Bang, Steve Lacy, and others. We’ll share an hour of classic music from Charles Tyler and speak with his cousin Gregg Bacon, who calls Tyler a mentor and inspiration. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll celebrate the July birthday of Charles Tyler – an important avant-garde saxophonist known for his work in free jazz music. Tyler performed with many of the greatest legends in jazz – including Sun Ra, Cecil Taylor, Wes Montgomery, Albert Ayler, Billy Bang, Steve Lacy, and others. We’ll share an hour of classic music from Charles Tyler and speak with his cousin Gregg Bacon, who calls Tyler a mentor and inspiration. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/charles-tyler</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-07-23T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230726133022-2023-07-26_ECHO_1074_5125.mp3" length="18878444" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230726133022-2023-07-26_ECHO_1074_5125.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="18878444"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/07-23-2023-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/07-23-2023-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="82926" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/charles-tyler</guid></item><item><title>50th anniversary of Amnesty's 700 West sessions – Part 2</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll share the final episode of our two part series celebrating the 50th anniversary of Amnesty’s 700 West sessions by looking back at our 2019 interview with Amnesty’s vocalist Joe Trotter, percussionist Rafael Barnes, and sax player Gino Johnson.

	Amnesty was a legendary Indianapolis funk band, known for their hard-hitting grooves and soaring vocal harmonies. The music Amnesty recorded at 700 West has been streamed millions of times online and sampled in hip-hop tracks by Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, and Ye - the artist formerly known as Kanye West.

	On this week’s episode we’ll discuss Amnesty’s legacy, and share rare unreleased demo recordings from the band.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll share the final episode of our two part series celebrating the 50th anniversary of Amnesty’s 700 West sessions by looking back at our 2019 interview with Amnesty’s vocalist Joe Trotter, percussionist Rafael Barnes, and sax player Gino Johnson.

	Amnesty was a legendary Indianapolis funk band, known for their hard-hitting grooves and soaring vocal harmonies. The music Amnesty recorded at 700 West has been streamed millions of times online and sampled in hip-hop tracks by Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, and Ye - the artist formerly known as Kanye West.

	On this week’s episode we’ll discuss Amnesty’s legacy, and share rare unreleased demo recordings from the band.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Amnesty was a legendary Indianapolis funk band, known for their hard-hitting grooves and soaring vocal harmonies. The music Amnesty recorded at 700 West has been streamed millions of times online and sampled in hip-hop tracks by Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, and Ye - the artist formerly known as Kanye West. On this week’s episode we’ll discuss Amnesty’s legacy, and share rare unreleased demo recordings from the band.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Amnesty was a legendary Indianapolis funk band, known for their hard-hitting grooves and soaring vocal harmonies. The music Amnesty recorded at 700 West has been streamed millions of times online and sampled in hip-hop tracks by Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, and Ye - the artist formerly known as Kanye West. On this week’s episode we’ll discuss Amnesty’s legacy, and share rare unreleased demo recordings from the band.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/50th-anniversary-of-amnestys-700-west-sessions-part-2</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-07-16T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230719161030-2023-07-19_ECHO_1074_5121.mp3" length="36440678" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230719161030-2023-07-19_ECHO_1074_5121.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="36440678"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/07-16-2023-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/07-16-2023-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="100297" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/50th-anniversary-of-amnestys-700-west-sessions-part-2</guid></item><item><title>50th anniversary of Amnesty's 700 West sessions – Part 1</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	During the 1970s, the Indianapolis music scene produced several important funk bands – including Amnesty, an eight-piece ensemble known for their hard-hitting grooves and soaring vocal harmonies. 

	In 1973, Amnesty traveled to New Palestine, Indiana – a small town east of Indianapolis. Their destination was 700 West, a modest recording studio located in the home of Moe Whittemore. 

	Amnesty recorded 10 tracks at 700 West. Two of those recordings were issued on Whittemore’s 700 West label – but the full sessions remained unreleased for over 30 years. In 2007 the California-based label Now Again issued the complete Amnesty 700 West sessions. The album was titled “Free Your Mind” and it became an instant classic among funk and soul music fans.       

	The music Amnesty recorded at 700 West has been streamed millions of times online and sampled in hip-hop tracks by Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, and Ye - the artist formerly known as Kanye West. 

	For the next two weeks on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll celebrate the 50th anniversary of Amnesty’s 700 West sessions by looking back at a 2019 interview WFYI’s Kyle Long recorded with Amnesty’s vocalist Joe Trotter, percussionist Rafael Barnes, and sax player Gino Johnson.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	During the 1970s, the Indianapolis music scene produced several important funk bands – including Amnesty, an eight-piece ensemble known for their hard-hitting grooves and soaring vocal harmonies. 

	In 1973, Amnesty traveled to New Palestine, Indiana – a small town east of Indianapolis. Their destination was 700 West, a modest recording studio located in the home of Moe Whittemore. 

	Amnesty recorded 10 tracks at 700 West. Two of those recordings were issued on Whittemore’s 700 West label – but the full sessions remained unreleased for over 30 years. In 2007 the California-based label Now Again issued the complete Amnesty 700 West sessions. The album was titled “Free Your Mind” and it became an instant classic among funk and soul music fans.       

	The music Amnesty recorded at 700 West has been streamed millions of times online and sampled in hip-hop tracks by Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, and Ye - the artist formerly known as Kanye West. 

	For the next two weeks on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll celebrate the 50th anniversary of Amnesty’s 700 West sessions by looking back at a 2019 interview WFYI’s Kyle Long recorded with Amnesty’s vocalist Joe Trotter, percussionist Rafael Barnes, and sax player Gino Johnson.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[During the 1970s, the Indianapolis music scene produced several important funk bands – including Amnesty, an eight-piece ensemble known for their hard-hitting grooves and soaring vocal harmonies.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[During the 1970s, the Indianapolis music scene produced several important funk bands – including Amnesty, an eight-piece ensemble known for their hard-hitting grooves and soaring vocal harmonies.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/50th-anniversary-of-amnestys-700-west-sessions--part-1</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-07-09T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230712211036-2023-07-12_ECHO_1074_5115.mp3" length="42324379" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230712211036-2023-07-12_ECHO_1074_5115.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="42324379"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/07-09-2023-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/07-09-2023-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="74780" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/50th-anniversary-of-amnestys-700-west-sessions--part-1</guid></item><item><title>Rhythm Machine – Part 2</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll share the final episode in our two-part series on Rhythm Machine, a legendary funk band that emerged from Indianapolis during the 1970s. 

	Over the years, the band has attracted an international cult following among funk fans. Original copies of their releases sell for hundreds of dollars, and their songs have appeared on television and video game soundtracks. 

	We're joined by Rhythm Machine’s guitarist Maurice Puckett, and saxophonist Donald Harris.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll share the final episode in our two-part series on Rhythm Machine, a legendary funk band that emerged from Indianapolis during the 1970s. 

	Over the years, the band has attracted an international cult following among funk fans. Original copies of their releases sell for hundreds of dollars, and their songs have appeared on television and video game soundtracks. 

	We're joined by Rhythm Machine’s guitarist Maurice Puckett, and saxophonist Donald Harris.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll share the final episode in our two-part series exploring the history of Rhythm Machine, a legendary funk band that emerged from Indianapolis during the 1970s. In this episode, we’ll be joined by Rhythm Machine’s guitarist Maurice Puckett, and saxophonist Donald Harris. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll share the final episode in our two-part series exploring the history of Rhythm Machine, a legendary funk band that emerged from Indianapolis during the 1970s. In this episode, we’ll be joined by Rhythm Machine’s guitarist Maurice Puckett, and saxophonist Donald Harris. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/rhythm-machine--part-2</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-07-02T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230705180029-2023-07-05_ECHO_1074_5111.mp3" length="33503330" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230705180029-2023-07-05_ECHO_1074_5111.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="33503330"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/07-02-2023-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/07-02-2023-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="97539" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/rhythm-machine--part-2</guid></item><item><title>Rhythm Machine – Part 1</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	For the next two weeks on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll explore the history of Rhythm Machine, a legendary funk band that emerged from Indianapolis during the 1970s. 

	Rhythm Machine were formed during the early 1970s by former members of The Highlighters – including James Boone, and James Brantley. The band recorded an LP and multiple singles — but that music was largely ignored at the time of its initial release. Over the years, the band’s music has attracted an international cult following among funk fans. Original copies of Rhythm Machine’s releases sell for hundreds of dollars, and their songs have appeared on television and video game soundtracks. 

	On this week’s show we’ll be joined by Rhythm Machine’s guitarist, Maurice Puckett, who will share his memories of performing on the Avenue.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	For the next two weeks on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll explore the history of Rhythm Machine, a legendary funk band that emerged from Indianapolis during the 1970s. 

	Rhythm Machine were formed during the early 1970s by former members of The Highlighters – including James Boone, and James Brantley. The band recorded an LP and multiple singles — but that music was largely ignored at the time of its initial release. Over the years, the band’s music has attracted an international cult following among funk fans. Original copies of Rhythm Machine’s releases sell for hundreds of dollars, and their songs have appeared on television and video game soundtracks. 

	On this week’s show we’ll be joined by Rhythm Machine’s guitarist, Maurice Puckett, who will share his memories of performing on the Avenue.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[For the next two weeks on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll explore the history of Rhythm Machine, a legendary funk band that emerged from Indianapolis during the 1970s. On this week’s show we’ll be joined by the band’s guitarist, Maurice Puckett, who will share his memories of performing on the Avenue.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[For the next two weeks on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll explore the history of Rhythm Machine, a legendary funk band that emerged from Indianapolis during the 1970s. On this week’s show we’ll be joined by the band’s guitarist, Maurice Puckett, who will share his memories of performing on the Avenue.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/rhythm-machine--part-1</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-06-25T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230627174029-2023-06-27_ECHO_1074_5103.mp3" length="33590486" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230627174029-2023-06-27_ECHO_1074_5103.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="33590486"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/06-25-2023-echoes-of-indiana-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/06-25-2023-echoes-of-indiana-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="103817" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/rhythm-machine--part-1</guid></item><item><title>Pride: Female Impersonators on the Avenue</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Join us this week for a special Pride month edition of Echoes of Indiana Avenue. We’ll be looking back at the history of drag queens, and trans performers on the Avenue. They were billed as female impersonators, and nearly every Avenue club featured these artists. 

	We’ll share rare recordings by entertainers affiliated with Valda Gray’s performance ensemble, including Petite Swanson, Billie McAllister, Nina Mae McKinney, and Jean LaRue. Valda Gray was perhaps the most influential figure to emerge from the drag culture of Indiana Avenue. After leaving Indianapolis, Valda attracted national attention for her work at Chicago’s Cabin Inn and is credited as a pioneer of drag shows in Chicago. 

	We’ll also hear memories from Indianapolis artists who worked alongside female impersonators and attended performances at Avenue drag clubs like the Famous Door.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	Join us this week for a special Pride month edition of Echoes of Indiana Avenue. We’ll be looking back at the history of drag queens, and trans performers on the Avenue. They were billed as female impersonators, and nearly every Avenue club featured these artists. 

	We’ll share rare recordings by entertainers affiliated with Valda Gray’s performance ensemble, including Petite Swanson, Billie McAllister, Nina Mae McKinney, and Jean LaRue. Valda Gray was perhaps the most influential figure to emerge from the drag culture of Indiana Avenue. After leaving Indianapolis, Valda attracted national attention for her work at Chicago’s Cabin Inn and is credited as a pioneer of drag shows in Chicago. 

	We’ll also hear memories from Indianapolis artists who worked alongside female impersonators and attended performances at Avenue drag clubs like the Famous Door.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join us this week for a special Pride month edition of Echoes of Indiana Avenue. We’ll look back at the history of drag queens, and trans performers on the Avenue. They were billed as female impersonators, and nearly every Avenue club featured these artists. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Join us this week for a special Pride month edition of Echoes of Indiana Avenue. We’ll look back at the history of drag queens, and trans performers on the Avenue. They were billed as female impersonators, and nearly every Avenue club featured these artists. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/pride-female-impersonators-on-the-avenue</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-06-18T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230622150033-2023-06-22_ECHO_1074_5099.mp3" length="33591613" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230622150033-2023-06-22_ECHO_1074_5099.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="33591613"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/2023-06-18-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/2023-06-18-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="95087" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/pride-female-impersonators-on-the-avenue</guid></item><item><title>Thomas "Sparkle Soxx" Griffin</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Legendary Indianapolis club DJ Thomas J. Griffin, also known as Sparkle Soxx, was one of the first club DJs in Indianapolis. In 1973, he began spinning funk and soul music at venues across the city. He visits Echoes of Indiana Avenue to discuss his multi-decade DJ career and notable work in broadcasting as an announcer for WTLC and The Reggie Miller Show.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	Legendary Indianapolis club DJ Thomas J. Griffin, also known as Sparkle Soxx, was one of the first club DJs in Indianapolis. In 1973, he began spinning funk and soul music at venues across the city. He visits Echoes of Indiana Avenue to discuss his multi-decade DJ career and notable work in broadcasting as an announcer for WTLC and The Reggie Miller Show.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Legendary Indianapolis club DJ Thomas J. Griffin, also known as Sparkle Soxx, was one of the first club DJs in Indianapolis. In 1973, he began spinning funk and soul music at venues across the city. He visits Echoes of Indiana Avenue to discuss his multi-decade DJ career and notable work in broadcasting as an announcer for WTLC and The Reggie Miller Show.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Legendary Indianapolis club DJ Thomas J. Griffin, also known as Sparkle Soxx, was one of the first club DJs in Indianapolis. In 1973, he began spinning funk and soul music at venues across the city. He visits Echoes of Indiana Avenue to discuss his multi-decade DJ career and notable work in broadcasting as an announcer for WTLC and The Reggie Miller Show.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/thomas-sparkle-soxx-griffin</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-06-11T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230612142025-2023-06-11_ECHO_1074_5093.mp3" length="56662428" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230612142025-2023-06-11_ECHO_1074_5093.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="56662428"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/2023-06-11-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/2023-06-11-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="96170" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/thomas-sparkle-soxx-griffin</guid></item><item><title>Legendary Avenue Concerts – Part 1</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	From the 1920s to the 1960s, the biggest stars in American music regularly performed on Indiana Avenue in Indianapolis. This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, hear the first in a new series that looks at the music icons who performed in Indy’s Black cultural hub.   

	This edition focuses on rock and roll and R&amp;B musicians – including Tina Turner, Little Richard, Aretha Franklin, Jimi Hendrix and Funkadelic.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	From the 1920s to the 1960s, the biggest stars in American music regularly performed on Indiana Avenue in Indianapolis. This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, hear the first in a new series that looks at the music icons who performed in Indy’s Black cultural hub.   

	This edition focuses on rock and roll and R&amp;B musicians – including Tina Turner, Little Richard, Aretha Franklin, Jimi Hendrix and Funkadelic.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hear the first in a new series that looks at the music icons who performed in Indy’s Black cultural hub, including Tina Turner, Little Richard, Aretha Franklin, Jimi Hendrix and Funkadelic.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Hear the first in a new series that looks at the music icons who performed in Indy’s Black cultural hub, including Tina Turner, Little Richard, Aretha Franklin, Jimi Hendrix and Funkadelic.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/legendary-avenue-concerts--part-1</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-06-04T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230607134016-2023-06-07_ECHO_1074_5090.mp3" length="18726513" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230607134016-2023-06-07_ECHO_1074_5090.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="18726513"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic-2023-06-04.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-graphic-2023-06-04.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="128225" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/legendary-avenue-concerts--part-1</guid></item><item><title>Pha Terrell</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll celebrate the May birthday of Pha Terrell, an influential big band singer that had strong ties to the Avenue. 

	Pha Terrell was born in Kansas City, Missouri on May 25th of 1910. In 1934, he was discovered by Andy Kirk, bandleader for the Twelve Clouds of Joy. Terrell enjoyed a successful partnership with Kirk - from 1936 to 1940, Terrell cut over 40 songs with the Twelve Clouds of Joy, including their hit single “Until the Real Thing Comes Along”. Terrell’s unique falsetto singing set a new trend for rhythm and blues singers, and traces of his influence can still be hard among R&amp;B vocalists today. 

	After leaving Kirk's band in 1940, Terrell formed a partnership with Denver Ferguson – an important Indiana Avenue businessman. Denver Ferguson owned the Indianapolis nightclub Sunset Terrace, and the Ferguson Brothers’ Talent Agency – a booking agency based in the Avenue neighborhood. In 1942, Terrell worked with the Indianapolis-based bandleader Clarence Love, and some have speculated that he lived in Naptown during this time.

	Tune in this week for an hour of classic music, featuring Pha Terrell’s work with Andy Kirk and his Twelve Clouds of Joy.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll celebrate the May birthday of Pha Terrell, an influential big band singer that had strong ties to the Avenue. 

	Pha Terrell was born in Kansas City, Missouri on May 25th of 1910. In 1934, he was discovered by Andy Kirk, bandleader for the Twelve Clouds of Joy. Terrell enjoyed a successful partnership with Kirk - from 1936 to 1940, Terrell cut over 40 songs with the Twelve Clouds of Joy, including their hit single “Until the Real Thing Comes Along”. Terrell’s unique falsetto singing set a new trend for rhythm and blues singers, and traces of his influence can still be hard among R&amp;B vocalists today. 

	After leaving Kirk's band in 1940, Terrell formed a partnership with Denver Ferguson – an important Indiana Avenue businessman. Denver Ferguson owned the Indianapolis nightclub Sunset Terrace, and the Ferguson Brothers’ Talent Agency – a booking agency based in the Avenue neighborhood. In 1942, Terrell worked with the Indianapolis-based bandleader Clarence Love, and some have speculated that he lived in Naptown during this time.

	Tune in this week for an hour of classic music, featuring Pha Terrell’s work with Andy Kirk and his Twelve Clouds of Joy.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Celebrating the May birthday of Pha Terrell, an influential big band singer that had strong ties to the Avenue. Terrell enjoyed a successful partnership with Andy Kirk,  bandleader for the Twelve Clouds of Joy, and cut over 40 songs with the band, including their hit single “Until the Real Thing Comes Along.”]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Celebrating the May birthday of Pha Terrell, an influential big band singer that had strong ties to the Avenue. Terrell enjoyed a successful partnership with Andy Kirk,  bandleader for the Twelve Clouds of Joy, and cut over 40 songs with the band, including their hit single “Until the Real Thing Comes Along.”]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/pha-terrell</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-05-28T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230531132015-2023-05-31_ECHO_1074_5085.mp3" length="20765427" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230531132015-2023-05-31_ECHO_1074_5085.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="20765427"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-image-05-28-2023.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-image-05-28-2023.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="97233" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/pha-terrell</guid></item><item><title>Claudia Polley – Episode 2</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	In this second episode in our two-part series with Claudia Polley, we'll focus on Claudia's work in broadcasting and historic preservation.

	As a vocalist, Claudia studied classical music at the Juilliard School. During the 1970s, she became a disco music star in France. In the 1980s, and ‘90s, she produced critically acclaimed jazz and blues recordings for Mapleshade Records.

	Claudia is also a trailblazing broadcaster, and became one of the first female sports directors in the country. 

	Today, Claudia is best known for her work as a historian and preservationist.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	In this second episode in our two-part series with Claudia Polley, we'll focus on Claudia's work in broadcasting and historic preservation.

	As a vocalist, Claudia studied classical music at the Juilliard School. During the 1970s, she became a disco music star in France. In the 1980s, and ‘90s, she produced critically acclaimed jazz and blues recordings for Mapleshade Records.

	Claudia is also a trailblazing broadcaster, and became one of the first female sports directors in the country. 

	Today, Claudia is best known for her work as a historian and preservationist.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The second episode of our two-part series about vocalist, broadcaster, and preservationist of historic Black spaces in Indiana, Claudia Polley. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[The second episode of our two-part series about vocalist, broadcaster, and preservationist of historic Black spaces in Indiana, Claudia Polley. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/claudia-polley--episode-2</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-05-21T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230525190019-2023-05-25_ECHO_1074_5082.mp3" length="33594939" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230525190019-2023-05-25_ECHO_1074_5082.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="33594939"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-image-05-21-2023.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-image-05-21-2023.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="105645" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/claudia-polley--episode-2</guid></item><item><title>Claudia Polley – Episode 1</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we'll share the first episode in our two-part series with Claudia Polley. 

	As a vocalist, Claudia studied classical music at the famous Juilliard School in New York. During the 1970s, she became a disco music star in France. In the 1980s, and ‘90s, she produced critically acclaimed jazz and blues recordings for Mapleshade Records. 

	Claudia is also a trailblazing broadcaster, and became one of the first female sports directors in the country.  

	Today, Claudia is best known for her work as a historian and preservationist. 
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we'll share the first episode in our two-part series with Claudia Polley. 

	As a vocalist, Claudia studied classical music at the famous Juilliard School in New York. During the 1970s, she became a disco music star in France. In the 1980s, and ‘90s, she produced critically acclaimed jazz and blues recordings for Mapleshade Records. 

	Claudia is also a trailblazing broadcaster, and became one of the first female sports directors in the country.  

	Today, Claudia is best known for her work as a historian and preservationist. 
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Vocalist, broadcaster, and preservationist of historic Black spaces in Indiana, Claudia Polley]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Vocalist, broadcaster, and preservationist of historic Black spaces in Indiana, Claudia Polley]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/claudia-polley</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-05-15T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230515162024-2023-05-15_ECHO_1074_5075.mp3" length="39751944" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230515162024-2023-05-15_ECHO_1074_5075.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="39751944"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-05-14-2023-image.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-05-14-2023-image.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="133001" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/claudia-polley</guid></item><item><title>Little Miss Cornshucks</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Little Miss Cornshucks – a pioneer of rhythm and blues music. She was born Mildred Cummings in Dayton, Ohio in May of 1923, and died in Indianapolis in November of 1999.

	Little Miss Cornshucks played some of her first, and last gigs in Indianapolis – including an early appearance on Indiana Avenue in 1945. She influenced artists like Aretha Franklin, Ruth Brown, and Lavern Baker, and Atlantic Records’ founder Ahmet Ertegun, called her the greatest blues singer he ever heard.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Little Miss Cornshucks – a pioneer of rhythm and blues music. She was born Mildred Cummings in Dayton, Ohio in May of 1923, and died in Indianapolis in November of 1999.

	Little Miss Cornshucks played some of her first, and last gigs in Indianapolis – including an early appearance on Indiana Avenue in 1945. She influenced artists like Aretha Franklin, Ruth Brown, and Lavern Baker, and Atlantic Records’ founder Ahmet Ertegun, called her the greatest blues singer he ever heard.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Little Miss Cornshucks, a pioneer of rhythm and blues music.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Little Miss Cornshucks, a pioneer of rhythm and blues music.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/little-miss-cornshucks</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-05-07T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230509171016-2023-05-09_ECHO_1074_5068.mp3" length="18014870" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230509171016-2023-05-09_ECHO_1074_5068.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="18014870"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-image-05-07-2023.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-image-05-07-2023.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="78222" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/little-miss-cornshucks</guid></item><item><title>Paul Thomas</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we'll share an hour of words and music with Paul Thomas, best known for his work with the Circle City Band. The group's 1983 single "Magic" is an underground soul classic with over a million streams online. 

	Thomas played some of his first gigs on the Avenue, performing at clubs like the Blue Eagle with Billy Wooten and Harvey Cook. Thomas' family has a deep history on the Avenue. His mother Hazell Ann Hurt owned an influential beauty salon in the Avenue neighborhood.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we'll share an hour of words and music with Paul Thomas, best known for his work with the Circle City Band. The group's 1983 single "Magic" is an underground soul classic with over a million streams online. 

	Thomas played some of his first gigs on the Avenue, performing at clubs like the Blue Eagle with Billy Wooten and Harvey Cook. Thomas' family has a deep history on the Avenue. His mother Hazell Ann Hurt owned an influential beauty salon in the Avenue neighborhood.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Paul Thomas, a soul artist best known for his work with Circle City Band]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Paul Thomas, a soul artist best known for his work with Circle City Band]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/paul-thomas</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-04-30T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230504111032-2023-05-04_ECHO_1074_5062.mp3" length="32603365" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230504111032-2023-05-04_ECHO_1074_5062.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="32603365"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-image-04-30-2023.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-image-04-30-2023.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="113968" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/paul-thomas</guid></item><item><title>Bobby Banner</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we'll feature an hour of words and music with Bobby Banner - a legendary Indianapolis vocalist, dancer, and costume designer.

	Bobby Banner has been performing in Naptown for over 50 years, working with the Hamilton Movement, The Bad Boys, and Billy Ball’s Upsetters – a band he currently leads today.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we'll feature an hour of words and music with Bobby Banner - a legendary Indianapolis vocalist, dancer, and costume designer.

	Bobby Banner has been performing in Naptown for over 50 years, working with the Hamilton Movement, The Bad Boys, and Billy Ball’s Upsetters – a band he currently leads today.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Legendary Indianapolis vocalist, dancer, and costume designer Bobby Banner]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Legendary Indianapolis vocalist, dancer, and costume designer Bobby Banner]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/bobby-banner</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-04-23T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230422184033-2023-04-22_ECHO_1074_5055.mp3" length="41512180" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230422184033-2023-04-22_ECHO_1074_5055.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="41512180"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-bobby-banner-image.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-bobby-banner-image.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="103706" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/bobby-banner</guid></item><item><title>Debbie Nelson – Episode 2</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll share the final episode in our two part series with Debbie Nelson, a legendary Naptown blues and soul vocalist. Nelson rose to prominence in the late 1960s singing at local clubs, like the Surfside Seven. Nelson has worked with some of Naptown’s greatest musicians – including Jimmy Coe, Billy Wooten, and members of Funk Incorporated.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll share the final episode in our two part series with Debbie Nelson, a legendary Naptown blues and soul vocalist. Nelson rose to prominence in the late 1960s singing at local clubs, like the Surfside Seven. Nelson has worked with some of Naptown’s greatest musicians – including Jimmy Coe, Billy Wooten, and members of Funk Incorporated.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Final episode in our two-part series with Debbie Nelson, a legendary Naptown blues and soul vocalist]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Final episode in our two-part series with Debbie Nelson, a legendary Naptown blues and soul vocalist]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/debbie-nelson--episode-2</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-04-16T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230417164033-2023-04-16_ECHO_1074_5049.mp3" length="40438145" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230417164033-2023-04-16_ECHO_1074_5049.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="40438145"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-image-04-16-2023.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-image-04-16-2023.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="111155" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/debbie-nelson--episode-2</guid></item><item><title>Debbie Nelson – Episode 1</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll share the first episode in our two-part series with Debbie Nelson, a legendary Naptown blues and soul vocalist.

	Nelson rose to prominence in the late 1960s singing at local clubs, like the Surfside Seven. Nelson has worked with some of Naptown’s greatest musicians – including Jimmy Coe, Billy Wooten, and members of Funk Incorporated.

	Tune in this week as Debbie shares her memories of growing up on the Avenue. 
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll share the first episode in our two-part series with Debbie Nelson, a legendary Naptown blues and soul vocalist.

	Nelson rose to prominence in the late 1960s singing at local clubs, like the Surfside Seven. Nelson has worked with some of Naptown’s greatest musicians – including Jimmy Coe, Billy Wooten, and members of Funk Incorporated.

	Tune in this week as Debbie shares her memories of growing up on the Avenue. 
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[First episode in our two-part series with Debbie Nelson, a legendary Naptown blues and soul vocalist]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[First episode in our two-part series with Debbie Nelson, a legendary Naptown blues and soul vocalist]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/debbie-nelson--episode-1</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-04-12T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230412220033-2023-04-12_ECHO_1074_5045.mp3" length="38361089" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230412220033-2023-04-12_ECHO_1074_5045.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="38361089"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes0409-image.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes0409-image.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="97071" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/debbie-nelson--episode-1</guid></item><item><title>Honoring Wayne Shorter</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll pay tribute to the legendary jazz saxophonist Wayne Shorter, he passed away in March at the age of 89.
	
	Wayne Shorter came to prominence in the late 1950s as a member of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. From 1964 to 1970, Shorter was a member of the Miles Davis Quintet. In 1970 he co-founded Weather Report, an all-star jazz fusion band that attained international popularity.
	
	During his historic career, Shorter also recorded with Indianapolis musicians including Freddie Hubbard, James Spaulding, and J.J. Johnson.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll pay tribute to the legendary jazz saxophonist Wayne Shorter, he passed away in March at the age of 89.
	
	Wayne Shorter came to prominence in the late 1950s as a member of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. From 1964 to 1970, Shorter was a member of the Miles Davis Quintet. In 1970 he co-founded Weather Report, an all-star jazz fusion band that attained international popularity.
	
	During his historic career, Shorter also recorded with Indianapolis musicians including Freddie Hubbard, James Spaulding, and J.J. Johnson.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[ A tribute to legendary jazz saxophonist Wayne Shorter]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[ A tribute to legendary jazz saxophonist Wayne Shorter]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/honoring-wayne-shorter</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-04-02T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230403124016-2023-04-03_ECHO_1074_5031.mp3" length="12937213" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230403124016-2023-04-03_ECHO_1074_5031.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="12937213"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-0402-image.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-0402-image.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="100458" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/honoring-wayne-shorter</guid></item><item><title>Indiana Avenue Remembers Wes Montgomery</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll continue our month-long celebration of Wes Montgomery. This March marks the 100th anniversary of his birth. 

	We’ll hear memories of Wes Montgomery from musicians who lived, or worked on the Avenue — including Everett Greene, Wanda Stafford, Jimmy Gilford, Johnny Shacklett, Phil Ranelin, and more. We’ll also listen to music from these artists, along with classic tracks by Wes Montgomery. 
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll continue our month-long celebration of Wes Montgomery. This March marks the 100th anniversary of his birth. 

	We’ll hear memories of Wes Montgomery from musicians who lived, or worked on the Avenue — including Everett Greene, Wanda Stafford, Jimmy Gilford, Johnny Shacklett, Phil Ranelin, and more. We’ll also listen to music from these artists, along with classic tracks by Wes Montgomery. 
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Memories of Wes Montgomery from musicians who lived, or worked on the Avenue]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Memories of Wes Montgomery from musicians who lived, or worked on the Avenue]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/indiana-avenue-remembers-wes-montgomery</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-03-28T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230330200031-2023-03-30_ECHO_1074_5024.mp3" length="36893521" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230330200031-2023-03-30_ECHO_1074_5024.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="36893521"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-image-0326.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-image-0326.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="98348" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/indiana-avenue-remembers-wes-montgomery</guid></item><item><title>Wes Montgomery Centennial Pt. 3</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll share the third episode in our three-part series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Wes Montgomery - a legendary jazz guitarist, and one of the most beloved Indianapolis musicians. 

	 
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll share the third episode in our three-part series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Wes Montgomery - a legendary jazz guitarist, and one of the most beloved Indianapolis musicians. 

	 
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Third episode in our three-part series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Wes Montgomery]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Third episode in our three-part series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Wes Montgomery]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/wes-montgomery-centennial-part-3</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-03-24T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230324090020-2023-03-24_ECHO_1074_5020.mp3" length="14690567" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230324090020-2023-03-24_ECHO_1074_5020.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="14690567"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/wesmont3-0319.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/wesmont3-0319.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="106557" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/wes-montgomery-centennial-part-3</guid></item><item><title>Wes Montgomery Centennial Pt. 2</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll share the second episode in our three-part series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Wes Montgomery - a legendary jazz guitarist, and one of the most beloved Indianapolis musicians. 

	Tune in, as we explore Montgomery's emergence as a jazz star. We'll be sharing music from Montgomery's early work as a session leader, along with rare live recordings of Montgomery performing on Indiana Avenue. 
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll share the second episode in our three-part series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Wes Montgomery - a legendary jazz guitarist, and one of the most beloved Indianapolis musicians. 

	Tune in, as we explore Montgomery's emergence as a jazz star. We'll be sharing music from Montgomery's early work as a session leader, along with rare live recordings of Montgomery performing on Indiana Avenue. 
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Second episode in our three-part series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Wes Montgomery]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Second episode in our three-part series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Wes Montgomery]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/wes-montgomery-centennial-pt-2</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-03-17T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230317114019-2023-03-17_ECHO_1074_5014.mp3" length="13806598" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230317114019-2023-03-17_ECHO_1074_5014.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="13806598"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes0312.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes0312.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="94203" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/wes-montgomery-centennial-pt-2</guid></item><item><title>Wes Montgomery Centennial Pt. 1</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This March marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Wes Montgomery - a legendary jazz guitarist, and one of the most beloved Indianapolis musicians. 

	To celebrate, Echoes of Indiana Avenue will air a three-part series documenting the evolution of Wes Montgomery’s sound - from his first known recordings in 1948, to his last live performances in the late 1960s. 

	Tune in this week as we explore Wes Montgomery’s early recordings with the Lionel Hampton Orchestra.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This March marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Wes Montgomery - a legendary jazz guitarist, and one of the most beloved Indianapolis musicians. 

	To celebrate, Echoes of Indiana Avenue will air a three-part series documenting the evolution of Wes Montgomery’s sound - from his first known recordings in 1948, to his last live performances in the late 1960s. 

	Tune in this week as we explore Wes Montgomery’s early recordings with the Lionel Hampton Orchestra.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[First episode in our three-part series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Wes Montgomery]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[First episode in our three-part series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Wes Montgomery]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/wes-montgomery-centennial-pt-1</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-03-09T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230309174014-2023-03-09_ECHO_1074_5006.mp3" length="17322887" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230309174014-2023-03-09_ECHO_1074_5006.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="17322887"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-0305.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-0305.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="98300" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/wes-montgomery-centennial-pt-1</guid></item><item><title>Phil Ranelin "Jazz is Dead"</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll explore Ranelin’s new album “Jazz is Dead Vol. 16”, and we'll listen back to a 2018 interview Ranelin recorded with WFYI's Kyle Long.  

	Phil Ranelin was born in Indianapolis in 1939. He's best known for his work with the Tribe, a radical Detroit jazz collective that mixed music with social justice. But Ranelin's career began in Naptown, performing with local jazz greats like Wes Montgomery, Dave Baker, Larry Ridley, and Melvin Rhyne. 
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll explore Ranelin’s new album “Jazz is Dead Vol. 16”, and we'll listen back to a 2018 interview Ranelin recorded with WFYI's Kyle Long.  

	Phil Ranelin was born in Indianapolis in 1939. He's best known for his work with the Tribe, a radical Detroit jazz collective that mixed music with social justice. But Ranelin's career began in Naptown, performing with local jazz greats like Wes Montgomery, Dave Baker, Larry Ridley, and Melvin Rhyne. 
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll explore Ranelin’s new album “Jazz is Dead Vol. 16”, and we'll listen back to a 2018 interview Ranelin recorded with WFYI's Kyle Long.   ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll explore Ranelin’s new album “Jazz is Dead Vol. 16”, and we'll listen back to a 2018 interview Ranelin recorded with WFYI's Kyle Long.   ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/phil-ranelin-jazz-is-dead</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-03-04T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230304100021-2023-03-04_ECHO_1074_5004.mp3" length="42588555" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230304100021-2023-03-04_ECHO_1074_5004.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="42588555"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoesimage0226.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoesimage0226.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="63512" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/phil-ranelin-jazz-is-dead</guid></item><item><title>Scrapper Blackwell 120th Anniversary Part 2</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	The Indianapolis blues legend Scrapper Blackwell is among the most important musicians connected to the Indiana Avenue scene. 

	Blackwell’s unique guitar style influenced many generations of blues guitarists - from Robert Johson, to Eric Clapton.

	This February marks the 120th anniversary of Blackwell’s birth. To celebrate, we’ll be sharing a special two-part edition of Echoes of Indiana Avenue, featuring the music of Scrapper Blackwell. 

	In this week's edition we'll explore Blackwell's final recordings. 
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	The Indianapolis blues legend Scrapper Blackwell is among the most important musicians connected to the Indiana Avenue scene. 

	Blackwell’s unique guitar style influenced many generations of blues guitarists - from Robert Johson, to Eric Clapton.

	This February marks the 120th anniversary of Blackwell’s birth. To celebrate, we’ll be sharing a special two-part edition of Echoes of Indiana Avenue, featuring the music of Scrapper Blackwell. 

	In this week's edition we'll explore Blackwell's final recordings. 
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Indianapolis blues legend Scrapper Blackwell   ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Indianapolis blues legend Scrapper Blackwell   ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/scrapper-blackwell-120th-anniversary-part-2</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-02-24T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230224162013-2023-02-24_ECHO_1074_4995.mp3" length="13668754" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230224162013-2023-02-24_ECHO_1074_4995.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="13668754"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes0219.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes0219.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="60402" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/scrapper-blackwell-120th-anniversary-part-2</guid></item><item><title>Scrapper Blackwell 120th Anniversary</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	The Indianapolis blues legend Scrapper Blackwell is among the most important musicians connected to the Indiana Avenue scene. 

	Blackwell’s unique guitar style influenced many generations of blues guitarists - from Robert Johson, to Eric Clapton.

	This February marks the 120th anniversary of Blackwell’s birth. To celebrate, we’ll be sharing a special two-part edition of Echoes of Indiana Avenue, featuring the music of Scrapper Blackwell. 

	We’ll follow Scrapper's career from his first recordings with Leroy Carr in 1928, to his final sessions in 1961. 
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	The Indianapolis blues legend Scrapper Blackwell is among the most important musicians connected to the Indiana Avenue scene. 

	Blackwell’s unique guitar style influenced many generations of blues guitarists - from Robert Johson, to Eric Clapton.

	This February marks the 120th anniversary of Blackwell’s birth. To celebrate, we’ll be sharing a special two-part edition of Echoes of Indiana Avenue, featuring the music of Scrapper Blackwell. 

	We’ll follow Scrapper's career from his first recordings with Leroy Carr in 1928, to his final sessions in 1961. 
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Indianapolis blues legend Scrapper Blackwell ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Indianapolis blues legend Scrapper Blackwell ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/scrapper-blackwell-120th-anniversary</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-02-17T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230217105015-2023-02-17_ECHO_1074_4987.mp3" length="17661196" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230217105015-2023-02-17_ECHO_1074_4987.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="17661196"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoesimage0212.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoesimage0212.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="82270" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/scrapper-blackwell-120th-anniversary</guid></item><item><title>Latin Sound of Freddie Hubbard</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll explore the Latin sound of the iconic Indianapolis jazz musician Freddie Hubbard. 

	Throughout his career, Hubbard recorded with important Latin musicians - including Ray Barretto, Giovanni Hidalgo, Poncho Sanchez and others. And Hubbard's original compositions were performed by many prominent Latin jazz bandleaders - including Tito Puente, Willie Bobo, Hilton Ruiz and more.

	Tune in for an hour of classic Latin jams featuring the music of Freddie Hubbard 
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll explore the Latin sound of the iconic Indianapolis jazz musician Freddie Hubbard. 

	Throughout his career, Hubbard recorded with important Latin musicians - including Ray Barretto, Giovanni Hidalgo, Poncho Sanchez and others. And Hubbard's original compositions were performed by many prominent Latin jazz bandleaders - including Tito Puente, Willie Bobo, Hilton Ruiz and more.

	Tune in for an hour of classic Latin jams featuring the music of Freddie Hubbard 
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune in for an hour of classic Latin jams featuring the music of Freddie Hubbard   ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Tune in for an hour of classic Latin jams featuring the music of Freddie Hubbard   ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/latin-sound-of-freddie-hubbard</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-02-10T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230210225013-2023-02-10_ECHO_1074_4985.mp3" length="12801669" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230210225013-2023-02-10_ECHO_1074_4985.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="12801669"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-episode-020523.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-episode-020523.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="74609" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/latin-sound-of-freddie-hubbard</guid></item><item><title>Joy Upton State of Mind</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we share an hour of words and music with vocalist Joy Upton. Upton had a notable career in the Indianapolis soul scene. She performed with some of Naptown’s most legendary musicians, including Steve Weakley, Rodney Stepp, Billy Wooten and more. Upton was also a member of important Indianapolis girl groups, including The Flurelles and The Lovely Shades of Brown.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we share an hour of words and music with vocalist Joy Upton. Upton had a notable career in the Indianapolis soul scene. She performed with some of Naptown’s most legendary musicians, including Steve Weakley, Rodney Stepp, Billy Wooten and more. Upton was also a member of important Indianapolis girl groups, including The Flurelles and The Lovely Shades of Brown.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[An hour of words and music with vocalist Joy Upton.  ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[An hour of words and music with vocalist Joy Upton.  ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/joy-upton-state-of-mind</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-02-02T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230202195021-2023-02-02_ECHO_1074_4975.mp3" length="35054079" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230202195021-2023-02-02_ECHO_1074_4975.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="35054079"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-episode-012923.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-episode-012923.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="108496" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/joy-upton-state-of-mind</guid></item><item><title>Buddy Montgomery</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll celebrate the January birthday of the late Indianapolis pianist, vibraphonist, and composer Buddy Montgomery. 

	Buddy is best known as the younger brother of Wes Montgomery - but Buddy was a significant artist in his own right. Buddy performed with major jazz figures including John Coltrane and Miles Davis, and his compositions are still performed by musicians today. 

	Tune in for an hour of classic recordings from Buddy Montgomery, featuring his original compositions.  
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll celebrate the January birthday of the late Indianapolis pianist, vibraphonist, and composer Buddy Montgomery. 

	Buddy is best known as the younger brother of Wes Montgomery - but Buddy was a significant artist in his own right. Buddy performed with major jazz figures including John Coltrane and Miles Davis, and his compositions are still performed by musicians today. 

	Tune in for an hour of classic recordings from Buddy Montgomery, featuring his original compositions.  
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll celebrate the January birthday of the late Indianapolis pianist, vibraphonist, and composer Buddy Montgomery.    ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll celebrate the January birthday of the late Indianapolis pianist, vibraphonist, and composer Buddy Montgomery.    ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/buddy-montgomery</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-01-25T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230125105015-2023-01-25_ECHO_1074_4969.mp3" length="21485115" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230125105015-2023-01-25_ECHO_1074_4969.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="21485115"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-episode-01-22-23.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-episode-01-22-23.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="116953" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/buddy-montgomery</guid></item><item><title>Music to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day, by listening to songs of peace, protest and remembrance from the Avenue. We’ll also hear memories from Claudia Polley, she heard Dr. King speak at Indiana Avenue’s Fall Creek YMCA in 1959. Tune in for an hour of music featuring David Baker, Phil Ranelin, Mari Evans, Amnesty, Big Maybelle, Killer Ray Appleton and more. 
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day, by listening to songs of peace, protest and remembrance from the Avenue. We’ll also hear memories from Claudia Polley, she heard Dr. King speak at Indiana Avenue’s Fall Creek YMCA in 1959. Tune in for an hour of music featuring David Baker, Phil Ranelin, Mari Evans, Amnesty, Big Maybelle, Killer Ray Appleton and more. 
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day, by listening to songs of peace, protest and remembrance from the Avenue. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day, by listening to songs of peace, protest and remembrance from the Avenue. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/music-to-celebrate-martin-luther-king-jr-day</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-01-20T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230120171022-2023-01-20_ECHO_1074_4966.mp3" length="30608149" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230120171022-2023-01-20_ECHO_1074_4966.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="30608149"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-episode-01152023.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-episode-01152023.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="133930" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/music-to-celebrate-martin-luther-king-jr-day</guid></item><item><title>Music from the Walker Theatre: Part 2- 1929</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll continue our exploration of the early musical history of the Walker Theatre. We’ll focus on entertainers who performed during the Walker’s 1929 season - including Sammy Davis Jr., Whistlin' Rufus, Irene Scrigss, Ida Cox and more. 
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll continue our exploration of the early musical history of the Walker Theatre. We’ll focus on entertainers who performed during the Walker’s 1929 season - including Sammy Davis Jr., Whistlin' Rufus, Irene Scrigss, Ida Cox and more. 
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, explore the early musical history of the Walker Theatre and entertainers who performed during the 1929 season. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, explore the early musical history of the Walker Theatre and entertainers who performed during the 1929 season. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/music-from-the-walker-theatre-part-2-1929</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-01-13T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230113170017-2023-01-13_ECHO_1074_4960.mp3" length="18611667" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230113170017-2023-01-13_ECHO_1074_4960.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="18611667"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-episode-010823.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-avenue-podcast-episode-010823.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="61637" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/music-from-the-walker-theatre-part-2-1929</guid></item><item><title>Music from The Madam Walker Theatre: Part 1- 1928</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue explore, the early musical history of the Madam Walker Theatre. The Walker opened on Monday, December 26th of 1927 and has been an anchor of the Indiana Avenue neighborhood for over 90 years. 

	On this week’s show we’ll share classic recordings from performers who appeared at the Walker in 1928 - the theater’s first year of business. Tune in for an hour of music from Bessie Smith, Butterbeans and Susie, Blanche Calloway, Mamie Smith, and more.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue explore, the early musical history of the Madam Walker Theatre. The Walker opened on Monday, December 26th of 1927 and has been an anchor of the Indiana Avenue neighborhood for over 90 years. 

	On this week’s show we’ll share classic recordings from performers who appeared at the Walker in 1928 - the theater’s first year of business. Tune in for an hour of music from Bessie Smith, Butterbeans and Susie, Blanche Calloway, Mamie Smith, and more.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Enjoy an hour of music from performers who appeared at The Walker in 1928. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Enjoy an hour of music from performers who appeared at The Walker in 1928. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/music-from-the-madam-walker-theatre-part-1-1928</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2023-01-06T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230106134017-2023-01-06_ECHO_1074_4953.mp3" length="22124856" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20230106134017-2023-01-06_ECHO_1074_4953.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="22124856"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/mamiesmith.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/mamiesmith.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="78489" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/music-from-the-madam-walker-theatre-part-1-1928</guid></item><item><title>Xmas at the Sunset Terrace</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	The Sunset Terrace is a legendary Indiana Avenue nightclub opened by Denver Ferguson in 1938. This week we’ll celebrate Christmas at the Sunset Terrace, by listening to classic holiday music from artists who performed at the club. Denver Ferguson, and his brother Sea, were prominent figures in the Avenue neighborhood. Today, the Ferguson brothers are best remembered for their work in music. 
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	The Sunset Terrace is a legendary Indiana Avenue nightclub opened by Denver Ferguson in 1938. This week we’ll celebrate Christmas at the Sunset Terrace, by listening to classic holiday music from artists who performed at the club. Denver Ferguson, and his brother Sea, were prominent figures in the Avenue neighborhood. Today, the Ferguson brothers are best remembered for their work in music. 
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Enjoy an hour of holiday tunes by musicians who performed at the Sunset Terrace nightclub. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Enjoy an hour of holiday tunes by musicians who performed at the Sunset Terrace nightclub. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/xmas-at-the-sunset-terrace</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-12-30T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221230090016-2022-12-30_ECHO_1074_4948.mp3" length="21255814" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221230090016-2022-12-30_ECHO_1074_4948.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="21255814"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-butch-default.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-butch-default.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="87768" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/xmas-at-the-sunset-terrace</guid></item><item><title>Midnight Christmas Concerts at the Walker</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll explore the Indianapolis Recorder’s midnight Christmas benefit concerts at the Walker Theatre.

	We’ll be featuring interviews with several Indianapolis musicians who performed at the Christmas benefit shows, including Henry Hinch, Josephine Cheatham Manns, Reggie Gammon, and the late Joe Trotter.

	We’ll also talk with Eunice Trotter, the former owner of the Indianapolis Recorder, and the legendary Indianapolis disc jockey Geno Shelton. Trotter and Shelton organized the Christmas benefit show during the 1980s.
	 
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	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll explore the Indianapolis Recorder’s midnight Christmas benefit concerts at the Walker Theatre.

	We’ll be featuring interviews with several Indianapolis musicians who performed at the Christmas benefit shows, including Henry Hinch, Josephine Cheatham Manns, Reggie Gammon, and the late Joe Trotter.

	We’ll also talk with Eunice Trotter, the former owner of the Indianapolis Recorder, and the legendary Indianapolis disc jockey Geno Shelton. Trotter and Shelton organized the Christmas benefit show during the 1980s.
	 
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll explore the Indianapolis Recorder’s midnight Christmas benefit concerts at the Walker Theatre. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll explore the Indianapolis Recorder’s midnight Christmas benefit concerts at the Walker Theatre. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/midnight-christmas-concerts-at-the-walker</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-12-22T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221222105025-2022-12-22_ECHO_1074_4945.mp3" length="51836869" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221222105025-2022-12-22_ECHO_1074_4945.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="51836869"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-walker-xmas.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-walker-xmas.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="115377" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/midnight-christmas-concerts-at-the-walker</guid></item><item><title>The Original Rapper: Orville “Hoppy” Jones</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Celebrate the music of Orville “Hoppy” Jones, a founding member of the Ink Spots. Hoppy played bass fiddle, but he was best known for his “talking bass” parts - a spoken-word recitation that was frequently utilized in Ink Spots recordings. Hoppy's talking “bass style” was immensely popular with music fans, and you might say Hoppy was the original rapper.
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	Celebrate the music of Orville “Hoppy” Jones, a founding member of the Ink Spots. Hoppy played bass fiddle, but he was best known for his “talking bass” parts - a spoken-word recitation that was frequently utilized in Ink Spots recordings. Hoppy's talking “bass style” was immensely popular with music fans, and you might say Hoppy was the original rapper.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Discover why Orville "Hoppy" Jones is considered by some to be the original rapper. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Discover why Orville "Hoppy" Jones is considered by some to be the original rapper. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-original-rapper-orville-hoppy-jones</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-12-15T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221215180018-2022-12-15_ECHO_1074_4941.mp3" length="26410642" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221215180018-2022-12-15_ECHO_1074_4941.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="26410642"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-hoppy-jones.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-hoppy-jones.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="65478" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-original-rapper-orville-hoppy-jones</guid></item><item><title>Naptown Legends: Rodney Stepp</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Naptown music legend Rodney Stepp joins us to share memories of growing up on the Avenue and returning to the Walker Theatre this month for a special holiday concert.  Stepp came to prominence as a teenager during the 1960s, playing keyboards in local bands. In the mid 1970s, Stepp joined the world-famous Spinners, touring with the group across the globe. 
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	Naptown music legend Rodney Stepp joins us to share memories of growing up on the Avenue and returning to the Walker Theatre this month for a special holiday concert.  Stepp came to prominence as a teenager during the 1960s, playing keyboards in local bands. In the mid 1970s, Stepp joined the world-famous Spinners, touring with the group across the globe. 
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Explore music legend Rodney Stepp's memories of growing up on the Avenue. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Explore music legend Rodney Stepp's memories of growing up on the Avenue. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-rodney-stepp</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-12-09T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161209-2022-12-09_ECHO_1074_4938.mp3" length="44844156" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161209-2022-12-09_ECHO_1074_4938.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="44844156"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-rodney-stepp.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-rodney-stepp.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="103177" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-rodney-stepp</guid></item><item><title>The Avenue on Blue Note Pt. 2</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week we’ll continue our exploration of the Avenue’s contribution to the influential jazz record label Blue Note Records. Along with iconic names like Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock, the musicians of Indiana Avenue also made significant contributions to Blue Note. Enjoy an hour of classic Naptown jazz from Freddie Hubbard, James Spaulding and Larry Ridley. 
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week we’ll continue our exploration of the Avenue’s contribution to the influential jazz record label Blue Note Records. Along with iconic names like Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock, the musicians of Indiana Avenue also made significant contributions to Blue Note. Enjoy an hour of classic Naptown jazz from Freddie Hubbard, James Spaulding and Larry Ridley. 
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We continue our exploration of the Avenue’s contribution to Blue Note Records. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[We continue our exploration of the Avenue’s contribution to Blue Note Records. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-avenue-on-blue-note-pt-2</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-12-02T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161204-2022-12-02_ECHO_1074_4931.mp3" length="12340476" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161204-2022-12-02_ECHO_1074_4931.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="12340476"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-blue-note-pt-2.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-blue-note-pt-2.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="71761" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-avenue-on-blue-note-pt-2</guid></item><item><title>Avenue Rap Samples Pt. 4</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We continue our ongoing look at the use of Indiana Avenue music samples in hip-hop. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[We continue our ongoing look at the use of Indiana Avenue music samples in hip-hop. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/avenue-rap-samples-pt-4</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-12-02T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161220-2022-12-02_ECHO_1074_4932.mp3" length="38070781" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161220-2022-12-02_ECHO_1074_4932.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="38070781"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-cheat-codes.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-cheat-codes.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="101149" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/avenue-rap-samples-pt-4</guid></item><item><title>The Avenue on Blue Note Pt. 1</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Among jazz fans, Blue Note Records is considered one of the most important and influential labels, releasing music by the biggest names in jazz, including Miles Davis and John Coltrane. The musicians of Indiana Avenue also made significant contributions to Blue Note Records. For the next two weeks we’ll celebrate Blue Note recordings featuring Indianapolis musicians.
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	Among jazz fans, Blue Note Records is considered one of the most important and influential labels, releasing music by the biggest names in jazz, including Miles Davis and John Coltrane. The musicians of Indiana Avenue also made significant contributions to Blue Note Records. For the next two weeks we’ll celebrate Blue Note recordings featuring Indianapolis musicians.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Enjoy music by Avenue artists who performed on the jazz label Blue Note Records. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Enjoy music by Avenue artists who performed on the jazz label Blue Note Records. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-avenue-on-blue-note-pt-1</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-11-20T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161217-2022-11-20_ECHO_1074_4928.mp3" length="14943230" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161217-2022-11-20_ECHO_1074_4928.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="14943230"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-blue-note-1.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-blue-note-1.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="104866" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-avenue-on-blue-note-pt-1</guid></item><item><title>The Avenue Plays the Numbers</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week's show is all about the numbers, an illegal lottery game that thrived on the Avenue. During the 20th Century, the numbers game was played in working class neighborhoods around the United States. The game was known by many names, including the policy and the pea shake. Here in Indianapolis, Isaac "Tuffy" Mitchell was known as the "king of the numbers."
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	This week's show is all about the numbers, an illegal lottery game that thrived on the Avenue. During the 20th Century, the numbers game was played in working class neighborhoods around the United States. The game was known by many names, including the policy and the pea shake. Here in Indianapolis, Isaac "Tuffy" Mitchell was known as the "king of the numbers."
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Learn all about the numbers, an illegal lottery game that thrived on the Avenue. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Learn all about the numbers, an illegal lottery game that thrived on the Avenue. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-avenue-plays-the-numbers</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-11-11T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161242-2022-11-11_ECHO_1074_4924.mp3" length="57084548" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161242-2022-11-11_ECHO_1074_4924.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="57084548"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-the-numbers.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-the-numbers.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="117539" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-avenue-plays-the-numbers</guid></item><item><title>Halloween on the Avenue</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Did you know Blacula was a Hoosier? Did you know "Dawn of the Dead" star Ken Foree grew up in the Lockefield Gardens apartments on Indiana Avenue? This hour we'll celebrate Halloween on the Avenue. Enjoy vintage radio commercials featuring some of the classic horror films that were shown at the Walker Theatre and frightening music from Wes Montgomery, Freddie Hubbard, J.J. Johnson and more.
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	Did you know Blacula was a Hoosier? Did you know "Dawn of the Dead" star Ken Foree grew up in the Lockefield Gardens apartments on Indiana Avenue? This hour we'll celebrate Halloween on the Avenue. Enjoy vintage radio commercials featuring some of the classic horror films that were shown at the Walker Theatre and frightening music from Wes Montgomery, Freddie Hubbard, J.J. Johnson and more.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Explore how Indiana Avenue residents celebrated Halloween through movies, music and more. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Explore how Indiana Avenue residents celebrated Halloween through movies, music and more. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/halloween-on-the-avenue</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-11-04T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161232-2022-11-04_ECHO_1074_4918.mp3" length="25973634" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161232-2022-11-04_ECHO_1074_4918.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="25973634"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-halloween-2022.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-halloween-2022.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="108631" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/halloween-on-the-avenue</guid></item><item><title>Pharoah Sanders and the Jazz Masters of Indiana Avenue</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week we pay tribute to the legendary jazz saxophonist Pharoah Sanders. Throughout his career, Sanders recorded with the jazz masters of Indiana Avenue, including Virgil Jones, James Spaulding, "Killer" Ray Appleton, Slide Hampton, Freddie Hubbard, and Phil Ranelin. Sanders also performed on the Avenue at least once during his career, appearing at the Madame Walker Theatre in 1994.
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	This week we pay tribute to the legendary jazz saxophonist Pharoah Sanders. Throughout his career, Sanders recorded with the jazz masters of Indiana Avenue, including Virgil Jones, James Spaulding, "Killer" Ray Appleton, Slide Hampton, Freddie Hubbard, and Phil Ranelin. Sanders also performed on the Avenue at least once during his career, appearing at the Madame Walker Theatre in 1994.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Explore jazz saxophonist Pharoah Sanders' connection to the jazz masters of the Avenue. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Explore jazz saxophonist Pharoah Sanders' connection to the jazz masters of the Avenue. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/pharoah-sanders-and-the-jazz-masters-of-indiana-avenue</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-10-27T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161242-2022-10-27_ECHO_1074_4914.mp3" length="19178787" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161242-2022-10-27_ECHO_1074_4914.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="19178787"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-pharoah-sanders.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-pharoah-sanders.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="77737" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/pharoah-sanders-and-the-jazz-masters-of-indiana-avenue</guid></item><item><title>Remembering Art Rosenbaum</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Celebrate the life and work of the Grammy-winning Indianapolis folklorist, musician, painter and academic Art Rosenbaum, who passed away last month at the age of 83. Rosenbaum came to prominence during the early 1960s with his field recordings that documented the "Indianapolis school" of blues music, and captured the sound of Avenue blues artists like Scrapper Blackwell, Yank Rachell, and more. 
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	Celebrate the life and work of the Grammy-winning Indianapolis folklorist, musician, painter and academic Art Rosenbaum, who passed away last month at the age of 83. Rosenbaum came to prominence during the early 1960s with his field recordings that documented the "Indianapolis school" of blues music, and captured the sound of Avenue blues artists like Scrapper Blackwell, Yank Rachell, and more. 
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Celebrate the life and work of the Grammy-winning Indianapolis folklorist Art Rosenbaum. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Celebrate the life and work of the Grammy-winning Indianapolis folklorist Art Rosenbaum. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/remembering-art-rosenbaum</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-10-21T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161250-2022-10-21_ECHO_1074_4909.mp3" length="19040131" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161250-2022-10-21_ECHO_1074_4909.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="19040131"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-art-rosenbaum.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-art-rosenbaum.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="92549" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/remembering-art-rosenbaum</guid></item><item><title>Naptown Legends: Everett Greene Pt. 2</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week we continue our conversation with legendary jazz vocalist Everett Greene. On this episode, Greene shares his thoughts on the demise of Indiana Avenue, and his latest album, "You're Gonne Hear From Me", a collaboration with pianist Steve Allee.
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	This week we continue our conversation with legendary jazz vocalist Everett Greene. On this episode, Greene shares his thoughts on the demise of Indiana Avenue, and his latest album, "You're Gonne Hear From Me", a collaboration with pianist Steve Allee.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We continue our conversation with legendary jazz vocalist Everett Greene. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[We continue our conversation with legendary jazz vocalist Everett Greene. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-everett-greene-pt-2</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-10-14T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161255-2022-10-14_ECHO_1074_4905.mp3" length="30434176" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161255-2022-10-14_ECHO_1074_4905.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="30434176"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-everett-green-part-2.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-everett-green-part-2.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="90432" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-everett-greene-pt-2</guid></item><item><title>Naptown Legends: Everett Greene Pt. 1</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week we'll share the first part of our interview with Everett Greene, the legendary jazz vocalist. Greene has been performing in Indianapolis since the mid-1950s and has worked with jazz legends like Wes Montgomery and David Baker and gospel greats like Beatrice Brown, Dennis Freeman, and The Jordan-Aires. In recent years, Greene has toured the world as a vocalist for the Count Basie band. 
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	This week we'll share the first part of our interview with Everett Greene, the legendary jazz vocalist. Greene has been performing in Indianapolis since the mid-1950s and has worked with jazz legends like Wes Montgomery and David Baker and gospel greats like Beatrice Brown, Dennis Freeman, and The Jordan-Aires. In recent years, Greene has toured the world as a vocalist for the Count Basie band. 
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Meet the legendary jazz and gospel vocalist, Everett Greene. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Meet the legendary jazz and gospel vocalist, Everett Greene. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-everett-greene-pt-1</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-10-07T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161307-2022-10-07_ECHO_1074_4900.mp3" length="37154931" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161307-2022-10-07_ECHO_1074_4900.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="37154931"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-everett-greene.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-everett-greene.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="64972" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-everett-greene-pt-1</guid></item><item><title>Classical Musical Pioneers of the Avenue</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Indiana Avenue has become synonymous with jazz music, but the neighborhood's arts and culture scene extended far beyond jazz. The neighborhood was overflowing with blues, gospel, rock and roll, and classical music. This week, we'll celebrate several classical musical pioneers of the Avenue, including Carol Brice, David Baker, Todd Duncan and Henry Hart. 
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	Indiana Avenue has become synonymous with jazz music, but the neighborhood's arts and culture scene extended far beyond jazz. The neighborhood was overflowing with blues, gospel, rock and roll, and classical music. This week, we'll celebrate several classical musical pioneers of the Avenue, including Carol Brice, David Baker, Todd Duncan and Henry Hart. 
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Meet the classical music pioneers of the Avenue, including Carol Brice and David Baker. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Meet the classical music pioneers of the Avenue, including Carol Brice and David Baker. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/classical-musical-pioneers-of-the-avenue</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-09-30T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161309-2022-09-30_ECHO_1074_4897.mp3" length="29008401" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161309-2022-09-30_ECHO_1074_4897.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="29008401"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-classical-music.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-classical-music.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="60935" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/classical-musical-pioneers-of-the-avenue</guid></item><item><title>Avenue Connections: John Coltrane</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	John Coltrane is among the most influential and highly regarded musicians in the history of American music. This week we’ll celebrate the September birthday of John Coltrane, by looking back at his connections to the Avenue. From his earliest professional work, to his final recordings, Avenue musicians played a significant role in Coltrane’s life and music.
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	John Coltrane is among the most influential and highly regarded musicians in the history of American music. This week we’ll celebrate the September birthday of John Coltrane, by looking back at his connections to the Avenue. From his earliest professional work, to his final recordings, Avenue musicians played a significant role in Coltrane’s life and music.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Discover the Indiana Avenue connections of John Coltrane. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Discover the Indiana Avenue connections of John Coltrane. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/avenue-connections-john-coltrane</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-09-22T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161316-2022-09-22_ECHO_1074_4892.mp3" length="19816516" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161316-2022-09-22_ECHO_1074_4892.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="19816516"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-john-coltrane.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-john-coltrane.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="89507" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/avenue-connections-john-coltrane</guid></item><item><title>Naptown Legends: Creed Taylor Pt. 2</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Creed Taylor recorded music by some of the biggest stars in jazz, including many legends of the Avenue. This week we continue our tribute to Taylor by sharing his work with the Indianapolis jazz legends Freddie Hubbard, and J.J. Johnson. We’ll be joined by music legends Herbie Hancock and Herb Alpert. They'll share their memories of working with Freddie Huabbrd and Creed Taylor during the 1960s. 
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	Creed Taylor recorded music by some of the biggest stars in jazz, including many legends of the Avenue. This week we continue our tribute to Taylor by sharing his work with the Indianapolis jazz legends Freddie Hubbard, and J.J. Johnson. We’ll be joined by music legends Herbie Hancock and Herb Alpert. They'll share their memories of working with Freddie Huabbrd and Creed Taylor during the 1960s. 
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week we continue our tribute to the legendary jazz producer Creed Taylor. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[This week we continue our tribute to the legendary jazz producer Creed Taylor. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-creed-taylor-pt-2</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-09-16T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161318-2022-09-16_ECHO_1074_4888.mp3" length="18507491" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161318-2022-09-16_ECHO_1074_4888.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="18507491"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-freddie-hubbard.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-freddie-hubbard.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="66096" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-creed-taylor-pt-2</guid></item><item><title>Naptown Legends: Creed Taylor Pt. 1</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Explore Indy jazz producer Creed Taylor's work with the iconic guitarist Wes Montgomery.  ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Explore Indy jazz producer Creed Taylor's work with the iconic guitarist Wes Montgomery.  ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-creed-taylor-pt-1</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-09-08T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161326-2022-09-08_ECHO_1074_4884.mp3" length="24758921" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161326-2022-09-08_ECHO_1074_4884.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="24758921"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-creed-taylor-wes-montgomery.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-creed-taylor-wes-montgomery.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="72404" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-creed-taylor-pt-1</guid></item><item><title>The Guitar Landscape of Wes Montgomery’s Indianapolis</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Meet the Avenue guitarists that influenced guitar legend Wes Montgomery. Over 50 years after his death, jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery remains one of Indianapolis' greatest music icons. Montgomery shot to fame in the late 1950s with his innovative style, but he didn’t develop his sound in a vacuum - there were many important guitarists working on Indiana Avenue that influenced his style and sound. 
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	Meet the Avenue guitarists that influenced guitar legend Wes Montgomery. Over 50 years after his death, jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery remains one of Indianapolis' greatest music icons. Montgomery shot to fame in the late 1950s with his innovative style, but he didn’t develop his sound in a vacuum - there were many important guitarists working on Indiana Avenue that influenced his style and sound. 
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Meet the Avenue guitarists that influenced Wes Montgomery's style and sound. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Meet the Avenue guitarists that influenced Wes Montgomery's style and sound. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-guitar-landscape-of-wes-montgomerys-indianapolis</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-09-02T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161327-2022-09-02_ECHO_1074_4880.mp3" length="17771485" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161327-2022-09-02_ECHO_1074_4880.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="17771485"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-guitarists.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-guitarists.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="104173" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-guitar-landscape-of-wes-montgomerys-indianapolis</guid></item><item><title>More Forgotten Legends of the Avenue</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week we'll continue our ongoing series looking back at the forgotten legends of Indiana Avenue. The Avenue music scene produced many bright stars. Some of those artists remain well known today, like Wes Montgomery and Slide Hampton. But many legendary Avenue performers have faded from our memories. Enjoy an hour of music from artists including Beryl Steiner, The Chromatics and more. 
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	This week we'll continue our ongoing series looking back at the forgotten legends of Indiana Avenue. The Avenue music scene produced many bright stars. Some of those artists remain well known today, like Wes Montgomery and Slide Hampton. But many legendary Avenue performers have faded from our memories. Enjoy an hour of music from artists including Beryl Steiner, The Chromatics and more. 
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week we continue our ongoing series celebrating the forgotten legends of the Avenue. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[This week we continue our ongoing series celebrating the forgotten legends of the Avenue. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/more-forgotten-legends-of-the-avenue</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-08-26T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161336-2022-08-26_ECHO_1074_4876.mp3" length="22852607" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161336-2022-08-26_ECHO_1074_4876.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="22852607"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-forgotten-legends-pt-2.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-forgotten-legends-pt-2.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="93573" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/more-forgotten-legends-of-the-avenue</guid></item><item><title>Naptown Legends: Carl Perkins Pt. 2</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Hear the second part of our tribute to the legendary Indianapolis jazz pianist Carl Perkins. Carl Perkins was a major force on the Avenue music scene during the late 1940s. In the early 50s, Perkins left Naptown for California and thrived in the West Coast cool jazz scene. Sadly, Perkins died of a drug overdose in 1958 at just 29 years old. He made a big impact during his short career, performing with jazz stars including Miles Davis, who listed Perkins as one of his favorite pianists. 
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	Hear the second part of our tribute to the legendary Indianapolis jazz pianist Carl Perkins. Carl Perkins was a major force on the Avenue music scene during the late 1940s. In the early 50s, Perkins left Naptown for California and thrived in the West Coast cool jazz scene. Sadly, Perkins died of a drug overdose in 1958 at just 29 years old. He made a big impact during his short career, performing with jazz stars including Miles Davis, who listed Perkins as one of his favorite pianists. 
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Part two of our tribute to the Indy-born jazz piano legend Carl Perkins. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Part two of our tribute to the Indy-born jazz piano legend Carl Perkins. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-carl-perkins-pt-2</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-08-19T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161333-2022-08-19_ECHO_1074_4871.mp3" length="14399868" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161333-2022-08-19_ECHO_1074_4871.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="14399868"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-podcast-graphics-4.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-podcast-graphics-4.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="68057" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-carl-perkins-pt-2</guid></item><item><title>Naptown Legends: Carl Perkins Pt. 1</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	For the next two weeks we’ll pay tribute to the legendary Indianapolis jazz pianist Carl Perkins. A star on the Avenue music scene during the late 40s and early ‘50s, Perkins left Naptown for California, becoming a significant player in the West Coast cool jazz scene. Perkins died tragically young, but he made dozens of recordings during his short life, and appeared on sessions with jazz greats. 
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	For the next two weeks we’ll pay tribute to the legendary Indianapolis jazz pianist Carl Perkins. A star on the Avenue music scene during the late 40s and early ‘50s, Perkins left Naptown for California, becoming a significant player in the West Coast cool jazz scene. Perkins died tragically young, but he made dozens of recordings during his short life, and appeared on sessions with jazz greats. 
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Part one of our tribute to the legendary Indianapolis jazz pianist Carl Perkins. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Part one of our tribute to the legendary Indianapolis jazz pianist Carl Perkins. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-carl-perkins-pt-1</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-08-12T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161339-2022-08-12_ECHO_1074_4867.mp3" length="16266885" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161339-2022-08-12_ECHO_1074_4867.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="16266885"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-carl-perkins-part-one.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-carl-perkins-part-one.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="68754" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-carl-perkins-pt-1</guid></item><item><title>Naptown Legends: Sarah McLawler</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week we'll celebrate the August birthday of the legendary Naptown musician Sarah McLawler. An Indianapolis Native, McLawler studied music at Crispus Attucks High School, and the Jordan Conservatory. During her extraordinary career, McLawler had success as a vocalist, and jazz organist. In fact, McLawler was among the first wave of jazz musicians to perform on the organ. 
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	This week we'll celebrate the August birthday of the legendary Naptown musician Sarah McLawler. An Indianapolis Native, McLawler studied music at Crispus Attucks High School, and the Jordan Conservatory. During her extraordinary career, McLawler had success as a vocalist, and jazz organist. In fact, McLawler was among the first wave of jazz musicians to perform on the organ. 
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Celebrate the August birthday of the legendary Naptown musician Sarah McLawler. During her extraordinary career, McLawler had success as a vocalist, and jazz organist. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Celebrate the August birthday of the legendary Naptown musician Sarah McLawler. During her extraordinary career, McLawler had success as a vocalist, and jazz organist. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-sarah-mclawler</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-08-05T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161345-2022-08-05_ECHO_1074_4860.mp3" length="21576536" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161345-2022-08-05_ECHO_1074_4860.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="21576536"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-sarah-mclalwer.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-sarah-mclalwer.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="71171" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-sarah-mclawler</guid></item><item><title>Naptown Legends: Jimmy Wormick</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week we’ll pay tribute to Jimmy Wormick, a legendary Naptown jazz trombonist. Wormick started his career on the Avenue, performing with the Indianapolis bandleader Chick Carter, and he later joined the famous Lionel Hampton Orchestra. During his career Wormick performed alongside some of the greatest names in American music, including Billie Holiday, Charles Mingus, Bing Crosby and others.
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	This week we’ll pay tribute to Jimmy Wormick, a legendary Naptown jazz trombonist. Wormick started his career on the Avenue, performing with the Indianapolis bandleader Chick Carter, and he later joined the famous Lionel Hampton Orchestra. During his career Wormick performed alongside some of the greatest names in American music, including Billie Holiday, Charles Mingus, Bing Crosby and others.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week we’ll pay tribute to Jimmy Wormick, a legendary Naptown jazz trombonist.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[This week we’ll pay tribute to Jimmy Wormick, a legendary Naptown jazz trombonist.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-jimmy-wormick</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-07-28T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161348-2022-07-28_ECHO_1074_4855.mp3" length="19736322" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161348-2022-07-28_ECHO_1074_4855.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="19736322"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-jimmy-wormick.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-jimmy-wormick.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="98862" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-jimmy-wormick</guid></item><item><title>Naptown Legends: Clifford Ratliff</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Enjoy an hour of words and music from the great Naptown jazz trumpeter Clifford Ratliff. Ratliff has been playing jazz in Indianapolis since the 1960s, and he’s recorded with some of the greatest legends of Indiana Avenue.
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	Enjoy an hour of words and music from the great Naptown jazz trumpeter Clifford Ratliff. Ratliff has been playing jazz in Indianapolis since the 1960s, and he’s recorded with some of the greatest legends of Indiana Avenue.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Enjoy an hour of words and music from the great Naptown jazz trumpeter Clifford Ratliff. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Enjoy an hour of words and music from the great Naptown jazz trumpeter Clifford Ratliff. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-clifford-ratliff</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-07-21T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161400-2022-07-21_ECHO_1074_4850.mp3" length="35013003" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161400-2022-07-21_ECHO_1074_4850.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="35013003"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echo-22-07-21.png"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echo-22-07-21.png" medium="image" fileSize="86154" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-clifford-ratliff</guid></item><item><title>Remembering Steve Odle</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week we’ll celebrate the life and music of Steve Odle, lead vocalist for the Indianapolis soul music group Words of Wisdom. Odle passed away last month at the age of 70. We'll listen back to an interview Odle recorded at WFYI in 2018, and we'll share music from an unreleased solo session Odle cut after the demise of Words of Wisdom. 
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	This week we’ll celebrate the life and music of Steve Odle, lead vocalist for the Indianapolis soul music group Words of Wisdom. Odle passed away last month at the age of 70. We'll listen back to an interview Odle recorded at WFYI in 2018, and we'll share music from an unreleased solo session Odle cut after the demise of Words of Wisdom. 
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Celebrate the life and music of Steve Odle, lead vocalist for the Indianapolis soul music group Words of Wisdom. Odle passed away last month at the age of 70. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Celebrate the life and music of Steve Odle, lead vocalist for the Indianapolis soul music group Words of Wisdom. Odle passed away last month at the age of 70. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/remembering-steve-odle</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-07-15T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161406-2022-07-15_ECHO_1074_4845.mp3" length="43496390" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161406-2022-07-15_ECHO_1074_4845.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="43496390"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-steve-odle.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-steve-odle.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="85116" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/remembering-steve-odle</guid></item><item><title>The Avenue After Hours</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	During the mid-20th Century, the fun on Indiana Avenue didn’t stop at closing time. After-hours clubs offered live music until the break of dawn. There was a catch: these clubs operated outside the limits of the law and were subject to police raids. Still, patrons packed after-hours clubs like The Sunset, The Missile Room, The Log Cabin Inn and The Frederick Douglass Social Club. Discover the history and hear from the artists who were a part of the Avenue’s after-hours scene. 
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	During the mid-20th Century, the fun on Indiana Avenue didn’t stop at closing time. After-hours clubs offered live music until the break of dawn. There was a catch: these clubs operated outside the limits of the law and were subject to police raids. Still, patrons packed after-hours clubs like The Sunset, The Missile Room, The Log Cabin Inn and The Frederick Douglass Social Club. Discover the history and hear from the artists who were a part of the Avenue’s after-hours scene. 
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[During the mid-20th Century, the fun on Indiana Avenue didn’t stop at closing time. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[During the mid-20th Century, the fun on Indiana Avenue didn’t stop at closing time. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-avenue-after-hours</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-07-08T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161412-2022-07-08_ECHO_1074_4841.mp3" length="30294014" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161412-2022-07-08_ECHO_1074_4841.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="30294014"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-after-hours.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-after-hours.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="106524" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-avenue-after-hours</guid></item><item><title>Avenue Connections: Brother Jack McDuff</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Brother Jack McDuff is one of the most celebrated jazz organists in music history, but few music fans are aware of his deep connection to Naptown. This week we’ll celebrate McDuff’s work on the Avenue. We’ll share classic recordings he made with Avenue musicians and talk with some of the Naptown musicians who performed in his band. 
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	Brother Jack McDuff is one of the most celebrated jazz organists in music history, but few music fans are aware of his deep connection to Naptown. This week we’ll celebrate McDuff’s work on the Avenue. We’ll share classic recordings he made with Avenue musicians and talk with some of the Naptown musicians who performed in his band. 
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Brother Jack McDuff is one of the most celebrated jazz organists in music history, but few music fans are aware of his deep connection to Naptown. This week we’ll explore McDuff’s work on the Avenue. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Brother Jack McDuff is one of the most celebrated jazz organists in music history, but few music fans are aware of his deep connection to Naptown. This week we’ll explore McDuff’s work on the Avenue. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/avenue-connections-brother-jack-mcduff</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-07-01T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161417-2022-07-01_ECHO_1074_4837.mp3" length="25937280" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161417-2022-07-01_ECHO_1074_4837.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="25937280"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-brother-jack-mcduff.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-brother-jack-mcduff.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="76357" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/avenue-connections-brother-jack-mcduff</guid></item><item><title>Female Impersonators on the Avenue</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week we'll celebrate the history of drag queens and trans performers on the Avenue. They were billed as female impersonators. Nearly every club on the Avenue featured them, and nearly every musician on the Avenue worked alongside these entertainers - from Slide Hampton, to Jimmy Coe. Enjoy rare recordings from female impersonators connected to the Avenue scene.
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	This week we'll celebrate the history of drag queens and trans performers on the Avenue. They were billed as female impersonators. Nearly every club on the Avenue featured them, and nearly every musician on the Avenue worked alongside these entertainers - from Slide Hampton, to Jimmy Coe. Enjoy rare recordings from female impersonators connected to the Avenue scene.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Nearly every club on the Avenue featured drag queens and trans performers - billed as female impersonators - and nearly every musician on the Avenue worked alongside these entertainers. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Nearly every club on the Avenue featured drag queens and trans performers - billed as female impersonators - and nearly every musician on the Avenue worked alongside these entertainers. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/female-impersonators-on-the-avenue</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-06-24T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161438-2022-07-01_ECHO_1074_4836.mp3" length="56726381" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161438-2022-07-01_ECHO_1074_4836.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="56726381"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-podcast-graphics-3.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-podcast-graphics-3.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="98289" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/female-impersonators-on-the-avenue</guid></item><item><title>The Indiana Juneteenth Freedom Music Festival</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week we’ll feature an hour of words and music as we preview the Indiana Juneteenth Freedom Music Festival. The festival features an all-star lineup of legendary Naptown bands including Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign and Circle City Band. 
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	This week we’ll feature an hour of words and music as we preview the Indiana Juneteenth Freedom Music Festival. The festival features an all-star lineup of legendary Naptown bands including Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign and Circle City Band. 
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week we preview the Indiana Juneteenth Freedom Music Festival. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[This week we preview the Indiana Juneteenth Freedom Music Festival. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-indiana-juneteenth-freedom-music-festival</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-06-16T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161437-2022-06-16_ECHO_1074_4828.mp3" length="40611422" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161437-2022-06-16_ECHO_1074_4828.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="40611422"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-juneteenth-music-fest.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-juneteenth-music-fest.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="80408" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-indiana-juneteenth-freedom-music-festival</guid></item><item><title>Avenue Rap Samples Pt. 3</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week, we’ll continue our ongoing look at the use of Avenue music samples in hip-hop. The music of Indiana Avenue has been sampled by some of the biggest names in rap music, including Kanye West, Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, and others. On this week’s show we’ll hear how contemporary stars like Doja Cat have used Avenue music in their work. 
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week, we’ll continue our ongoing look at the use of Avenue music samples in hip-hop. The music of Indiana Avenue has been sampled by some of the biggest names in rap music, including Kanye West, Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, and others. On this week’s show we’ll hear how contemporary stars like Doja Cat have used Avenue music in their work. 
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week, we’ll continue our ongoing look at the use of Avenue music samples in hip-hop. Hear how contemporary stars like Doja Cat have used Avenue music in their work. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[This week, we’ll continue our ongoing look at the use of Avenue music samples in hip-hop. Hear how contemporary stars like Doja Cat have used Avenue music in their work. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/avenue-rap-samples-pt-3</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-06-09T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161500-2022-06-09_ECHO_1074_4823.mp3" length="56654163" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161500-2022-06-09_ECHO_1074_4823.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="56654163"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-avenue-rap-pt-3.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-avenue-rap-pt-3.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="90103" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/avenue-rap-samples-pt-3</guid></item><item><title>The Indianapolis Recorder’s Dream Band Contest</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week we’ll look back at the Indianapolis Recorder’s “Dream Band” contest. During the 1940s and ‘50’s, the newspaper invited readers to vote for their favorite Naptown musicians, and the winning musicians were included in the Indianapolis Recorder’s “Dream Band." This provided many local musicians with their first taste of recognition including Wes Montgomery and Slide Hampton.
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	This week we’ll look back at the Indianapolis Recorder’s “Dream Band” contest. During the 1940s and ‘50’s, the newspaper invited readers to vote for their favorite Naptown musicians, and the winning musicians were included in the Indianapolis Recorder’s “Dream Band." This provided many local musicians with their first taste of recognition including Wes Montgomery and Slide Hampton.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week we’ll look back at the Indianapolis Recorder’s “Dream Band” contest, which invited readers to vote for their favorite Naptown musicians, to be included in the newspaper’s “Dream Band." ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[This week we’ll look back at the Indianapolis Recorder’s “Dream Band” contest, which invited readers to vote for their favorite Naptown musicians, to be included in the newspaper’s “Dream Band." ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-indianapolis-recorders-dream-band-contest</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-06-03T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161447-2022-06-03_ECHO_1074_4820.mp3" length="23706246" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161447-2022-06-03_ECHO_1074_4820.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="23706246"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-dream-band.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-dream-band.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="105184" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-indianapolis-recorders-dream-band-contest</guid></item><item><title>Indiana Avenue’s Torch Singers</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week we explore torch songs – songs that lament an unrequited or lost loves. Diving into an hour of music from Aretta Bush, Helen “Fox” Walker, Everett Greene, Flo Garvin, The Ink Spots and more, we’ll take you on a tour of the smoke-filled clubs of Indiana Avenue famous for these sad, beautiful songs.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week we explore torch songs – songs that lament an unrequited or lost loves. Diving into an hour of music from Aretta Bush, Helen “Fox” Walker, Everett Greene, Flo Garvin, The Ink Spots and more, we’ll take you on a tour of the smoke-filled clubs of Indiana Avenue famous for these sad, beautiful songs.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week we explore torch songs – songs lamenting unrequited or lost loves. Featuring an hour of music from Aretta Bush, Helen “Fox”Walker, Everett Greene, Flo Garvin, The Ink Spots and more. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[This week we explore torch songs – songs lamenting unrequited or lost loves. Featuring an hour of music from Aretta Bush, Helen “Fox”Walker, Everett Greene, Flo Garvin, The Ink Spots and more. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/indiana-avenues-torch-singers</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-05-27T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161457-2022-05-27_ECHO_1074_4816.mp3" length="17554928" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161457-2022-05-27_ECHO_1074_4816.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="17554928"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/microsoftteams-image-1.png"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/microsoftteams-image-1.png" medium="image" fileSize="67534" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/indiana-avenues-torch-singers</guid></item><item><title>Dewayne Garvin: The Legend of the Funky Buzzard</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week we’ll pay tribute to the late Naptown drummer Dewayne Garvin - better known as the “Funky Buzzard.” Garvin recorded with local legends like The Highlighters and Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign, and performed with international stars like Marvin Gaye and Funkadelic.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week we’ll pay tribute to the late Naptown drummer Dewayne Garvin - better known as the “Funky Buzzard.” Garvin recorded with local legends like The Highlighters and Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign, and performed with international stars like Marvin Gaye and Funkadelic.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A tribute to the late Naptown drummer Dewayne Garvin, better known as the “Funky Buzzard." ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[A tribute to the late Naptown drummer Dewayne Garvin, better known as the “Funky Buzzard." ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/dewayne-garvin-funky-buzzard</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-05-15T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161506-2022-05-20_ECHO_1074_4810.mp3" length="17610911" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161506-2022-05-20_ECHO_1074_4810.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="17610911"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-dewayne-garvin.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-dewayne-garvin.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="77640" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/dewayne-garvin-funky-buzzard</guid></item><item><title>Avenue Artists at Chess Records</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Chicago’s Chess Records is known worldwide for releasing classic blues and rock and roll music from artists like Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters, Etta James, and Howlin’ Wolf. But it also recorded important musicians from Indiana Avenue, like Larry Liggett, The Teasers, and The Highlighters. This week we’ll listen to music from Avenue artists who recorded for Chess Records. 
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	Chicago’s Chess Records is known worldwide for releasing classic blues and rock and roll music from artists like Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters, Etta James, and Howlin’ Wolf. But it also recorded important musicians from Indiana Avenue, like Larry Liggett, The Teasers, and The Highlighters. This week we’ll listen to music from Avenue artists who recorded for Chess Records. 
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Chicago’s Chess Records is known worldwide for releasing classic blues and rock and roll music from artists like Chuck Berry and Muddy Waters, but it also recorded important musicians from the Avenue. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Chicago’s Chess Records is known worldwide for releasing classic blues and rock and roll music from artists like Chuck Berry and Muddy Waters, but it also recorded important musicians from the Avenue. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/avenue-artists-at-chess-records</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-05-13T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161510-2022-05-13_ECHO_1074_4806.mp3" length="20049401" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161510-2022-05-13_ECHO_1074_4806.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="20049401"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-butch-1.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-butch-1.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="67661" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/avenue-artists-at-chess-records</guid></item><item><title>Growing Up on the Avenue: David Williams</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	David Williams has written several books that draw on his experiences growing up on Indiana Avenue, including “Indianapolis Jazz” and “Indianapolis Rhythm and Blues.” This week, David joins us to discuss his latest work “African-Americans in Indianapolis," which documents important moments in Indianapolis history - from the rise of Madame Walker, to the founding of Crispus Attucks High School.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	David Williams has written several books that draw on his experiences growing up on Indiana Avenue, including “Indianapolis Jazz” and “Indianapolis Rhythm and Blues.” This week, David joins us to discuss his latest work “African-Americans in Indianapolis," which documents important moments in Indianapolis history - from the rise of Madame Walker, to the founding of Crispus Attucks High School.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Author David Williams discusses his latest work “African-Americans in Indianapolis." ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Author David Williams discusses his latest work “African-Americans in Indianapolis." ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/growing-up-on-the-avenue-david-williams</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-05-06T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161531-2022-05-13_ECHO_1074_4807.mp3" length="56681746" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161531-2022-05-13_ECHO_1074_4807.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="56681746"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-david-williams.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-david-williams.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="124044" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/growing-up-on-the-avenue-david-williams</guid></item><item><title>Naptown Legends: Johnny Shacklett Pt. 2</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	We continue our tribute to guitarist Johnny Shacklett - one of the greatest living legends of the Naptown jazz scene. Shacklett rose to prominence during the 1950s. He played in many of the Avenue’s most famous clubs, and performed with many of the Avenue’s greatest musicians - including Wes Montgomery, The Hampton Family, Larry Ridley, and many others. 
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	We continue our tribute to guitarist Johnny Shacklett - one of the greatest living legends of the Naptown jazz scene. Shacklett rose to prominence during the 1950s. He played in many of the Avenue’s most famous clubs, and performed with many of the Avenue’s greatest musicians - including Wes Montgomery, The Hampton Family, Larry Ridley, and many others. 
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We continue our tribute to guitarist Johnny Shacklett - one of the greatest living legends of the Naptown jazz scene. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[We continue our tribute to guitarist Johnny Shacklett - one of the greatest living legends of the Naptown jazz scene. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-johnny-shacklett-pt-2</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-04-29T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161528-2022-04-29_ECHO_1074_4799.mp3" length="35809454" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161528-2022-04-29_ECHO_1074_4799.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="35809454"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-johnny-shacklett-pt-2.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-johnny-shacklett-pt-2.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="109086" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-johnny-shacklett-pt-2</guid></item><item><title>Naptown Legends: Johnny Shacklett Pt. 1</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Part one of our two-part tribute to guitarist Johnny Shacklett - one of the greatest living legends of the Naptown jazz scene. Shacklett rose to prominence during the 1950s, performing in the Avenue’s most famous clubs and with some of its greatest musicians. He'll share memories of working on the avenue and talk about the “Baraka”, a unique, four-neck guitar Johnny built during the late 1960s. 
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	Part one of our two-part tribute to guitarist Johnny Shacklett - one of the greatest living legends of the Naptown jazz scene. Shacklett rose to prominence during the 1950s, performing in the Avenue’s most famous clubs and with some of its greatest musicians. He'll share memories of working on the avenue and talk about the “Baraka”, a unique, four-neck guitar Johnny built during the late 1960s. 
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Johnny Shacklett, one of Naptown's greatest living legends, joins us to share memories of working on the Avenue and to discuss the “Baraka”, a unique, four-neck guitar Johnny built in the late 1960s. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Johnny Shacklett, one of Naptown's greatest living legends, joins us to share memories of working on the Avenue and to discuss the “Baraka”, a unique, four-neck guitar Johnny built in the late 1960s. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-johnny-shacklett-pt-1</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-04-22T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161544-2022-04-22_ECHO_1074_4794.mp3" length="36435979" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161544-2022-04-22_ECHO_1074_4794.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="36435979"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-johnny-shacklett-v2.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-johnny-shacklett-v2.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="118059" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-johnny-shacklett-pt-1</guid></item><item><title>The Forgotten Legends of the Avenue</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week we’ll look back at some of the forgotten legends of the Avenue. The artists we’ll be featuring may be unfamiliar to listeners today - but during their prime, they packed Avenue clubs, and garnered rave reviews in the local press. Enjoy an hour of music from artists including Step Wharton, Little Pico, Helen Fox, Slim Green, Milliard Lee and more.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week we’ll look back at some of the forgotten legends of the Avenue. The artists we’ll be featuring may be unfamiliar to listeners today - but during their prime, they packed Avenue clubs, and garnered rave reviews in the local press. Enjoy an hour of music from artists including Step Wharton, Little Pico, Helen Fox, Slim Green, Milliard Lee and more.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[They may be unfamiliar to listeners today - but during their prime, artists like Slim Green, Helen Fox and many others packed Avenue clubs, and garnered rave reviews in the local press. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[They may be unfamiliar to listeners today - but during their prime, artists like Slim Green, Helen Fox and many others packed Avenue clubs, and garnered rave reviews in the local press. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-forgotten-legends-of-the-avenue</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-04-14T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161543-2022-04-14_ECHO_1074_4790.mp3" length="24268398" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161543-2022-04-14_ECHO_1074_4790.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="24268398"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echo-22-04-14.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echo-22-04-14.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="72982" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-forgotten-legends-of-the-avenue</guid></item><item><title>The Psychedelic Gospel of King James Version</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week we’ll celebrate the life and music of the late James "King Moses" Weeden, best known for his work with the psychedelic gospel music act King James Version. We’ll be joined by his brother Henry Hinch, who will share his memories of growing up with Weeden on Indiana Avenue. 
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	This week we’ll celebrate the life and music of the late James "King Moses" Weeden, best known for his work with the psychedelic gospel music act King James Version. We’ll be joined by his brother Henry Hinch, who will share his memories of growing up with Weeden on Indiana Avenue. 
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week we’ll celebrate the life and music of the late James "King Moses" Weeden, best known for his work with the psychedelic gospel music act King James Version. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[This week we’ll celebrate the life and music of the late James "King Moses" Weeden, best known for his work with the psychedelic gospel music act King James Version. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-psychedelic-gospel-of-king-james-version</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-04-09T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161603-2022-04-09_ECHO_1074_4788.mp3" length="40800747" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161603-2022-04-09_ECHO_1074_4788.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="40800747"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-king-james-version.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-king-james-version.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="75169" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-psychedelic-gospel-of-king-james-version</guid></item><item><title>Naptown Legends: Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign Pt. 3</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week we wrap up our tribute to Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign, one of the most important bands in Naptown music. Members of the group discuss their legacy as a band and what the future holds for the group. 
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	This week we wrap up our tribute to Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign, one of the most important bands in Naptown music. Members of the group discuss their legacy as a band and what the future holds for the group. 
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week we wrap up our tribute to Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign, one of the most important bands in Naptown music. Members of the group discuss their legacy as a band. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[This week we wrap up our tribute to Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign, one of the most important bands in Naptown music. Members of the group discuss their legacy as a band. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-ebony-rhythm-funk-campaign-pt-3</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-04-01T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161600-2022-04-01_ECHO_1074_4781.mp3" length="33014761" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161600-2022-04-01_ECHO_1074_4781.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="33014761"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-ebony-rhythm-funk-pt-3.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-ebony-rhythm-funk-pt-3.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="102570" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-ebony-rhythm-funk-campaign-pt-3</guid></item><item><title>Naptown Legends: Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign Pt. 2</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week we continue our tribute to Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign, one of the most important bands in Naptown music. Members from the group discuss how they relied on each other to survive both in the music industry and in life.
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	This week we continue our tribute to Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign, one of the most important bands in Naptown music. Members from the group discuss how they relied on each other to survive both in the music industry and in life.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We continue our tribute to Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign by exploring how the group's members relied on each other to survive both in the music industry and in life. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[We continue our tribute to Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign by exploring how the group's members relied on each other to survive both in the music industry and in life. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-ebony-rhythm-funk-campaign-pt-2</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-03-25T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161614-2022-03-25_ECHO_1074_4776.mp3" length="32456563" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161614-2022-03-25_ECHO_1074_4776.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="32456563"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-ebony-rhythm-funk-campaign-pt-2.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-ebony-rhythm-funk-campaign-pt-2.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="91444" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-ebony-rhythm-funk-campaign-pt-2</guid></item><item><title>Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign Pt. 1</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week we begin a three-part tribute to Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign, one of the most important bands in Naptown music. The group achieved their greatest success during the 1970s performing with some of the biggest stars in American music, including B.B. King, Earth, Wind, and Fire, and Jackie Wilson. Their recordings received serious airplay and appeared on Billboard’s R&amp;B Hot 100 Chart. 
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	This week we begin a three-part tribute to Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign, one of the most important bands in Naptown music. The group achieved their greatest success during the 1970s performing with some of the biggest stars in American music, including B.B. King, Earth, Wind, and Fire, and Jackie Wilson. Their recordings received serious airplay and appeared on Billboard’s R&amp;B Hot 100 Chart. 
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign remains one of the most important bands in Naptown music. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign remains one of the most important bands in Naptown music. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/ebony-rhythm-funk-campaign-pt-1</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-03-18T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161620-2022-03-18_ECHO_1074_4766.mp3" length="38887942" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161620-2022-03-18_ECHO_1074_4766.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="38887942"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-ebony-rhythm-funk.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-ebony-rhythm-funk.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="113363" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/ebony-rhythm-funk-campaign-pt-1</guid></item><item><title>Blues Women of the Avenue</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week we’ll celebrate Women’s History Month with an hour of music featuring the blues women of Indiana Avenue. Blues music was one of the most popular forms of entertainment on the Avenue, and some of the earliest blues records ever made were recorded by Avenue women.
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	This week we’ll celebrate Women’s History Month with an hour of music featuring the blues women of Indiana Avenue. Blues music was one of the most popular forms of entertainment on the Avenue, and some of the earliest blues records ever made were recorded by Avenue women.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Blues music was one of the most popular forms of entertainment on the Avenue, and some of the earliest blues records ever made were recorded by Avenue women. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Blues music was one of the most popular forms of entertainment on the Avenue, and some of the earliest blues records ever made were recorded by Avenue women. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/blues-women-of-the-avenue</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-03-11T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161623-2022-03-11_ECHO_1074_4756.mp3" length="19592582" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161623-2022-03-11_ECHO_1074_4756.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="19592582"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-podcast-graphics-1_rzAp9hnL.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-podcast-graphics-1_rzAp9hnL.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="61922" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/blues-women-of-the-avenue</guid></item><item><title>Legendary Women of the Avenue</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week, we’ll celebrate Women’s History Month by looking back at our interviews with some of the legendary women of the Avenue, including Pam Davis, Charlotte Bailey, Josephine Cheatham-Manns, Gwen Robinson, Debbie Hyatte-Nelson, and Eunice Trotter. 
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	This week, we’ll celebrate Women’s History Month by looking back at our interviews with some of the legendary women of the Avenue, including Pam Davis, Charlotte Bailey, Josephine Cheatham-Manns, Gwen Robinson, Debbie Hyatte-Nelson, and Eunice Trotter. 
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week, we’ll celebrate Women’s History Month by looking back at our interviews with some of the legendary women of the Avenue, including Pam Davis, Charlotte Bailey, Gwen Robinson, and more. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[This week, we’ll celebrate Women’s History Month by looking back at our interviews with some of the legendary women of the Avenue, including Pam Davis, Charlotte Bailey, Gwen Robinson, and more. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/legendary-women-of-the-avenue</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-03-04T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161646-2022-04-01_ECHO_1074_4782.mp3" length="57117681" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161646-2022-04-01_ECHO_1074_4782.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="57117681"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-legendary-women.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-legendary-women.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="87824" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/legendary-women-of-the-avenue</guid></item><item><title>The Naptown Roots of Champion Jack Dupree</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	The blues legend Champion Jack Dupree was born in New Orleans in 1910, but he launched his career here in Naptown. From 1939 to 1943, Dupree lived and worked in Indianapolis, and he performed extensively on the Avenue. This week we’ll look back at Dupree’s work on the Avenue.
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	The blues legend Champion Jack Dupree was born in New Orleans in 1910, but he launched his career here in Naptown. From 1939 to 1943, Dupree lived and worked in Indianapolis, and he performed extensively on the Avenue. This week we’ll look back at Dupree’s work on the Avenue.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The blues legend Champion Jack Dupree was born in New Orleans in 1910; but he launched his career here in Naptown, performing extensively on Indiana Avenue. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[The blues legend Champion Jack Dupree was born in New Orleans in 1910; but he launched his career here in Naptown, performing extensively on Indiana Avenue. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-naptown-roots-of-champion-jack-dupree</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-02-25T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161634-2022-02-25_ECHO_1074_4741.mp3" length="25923729" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161634-2022-02-25_ECHO_1074_4741.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="25923729"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-podcast-graphics-1.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-podcast-graphics-1.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="69254" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-naptown-roots-of-champion-jack-dupree</guid></item><item><title>Deek Watson: Indy’s Hall of Famer</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week we’ll celebrate the music of Deek Watson, a founding member of The Ink Spots. Deek and his fellow Ink Spots were one of the most influential acts to emerge from the Avenue, and the only Indianapolis group to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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	This week we’ll celebrate the music of Deek Watson, a founding member of The Ink Spots. Deek and his fellow Ink Spots were one of the most influential acts to emerge from the Avenue, and the only Indianapolis group to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Deek Watson was a founding member of The Ink Spots, one of the most influential acts to emerge from the Avenue and the only Indianapolis group to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Deek Watson was a founding member of The Ink Spots, one of the most influential acts to emerge from the Avenue and the only Indianapolis group to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/deek-watson-indys-hall-of-famer</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-02-18T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161645-2022-02-18_ECHO_1074_4729.mp3" length="19234165" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161645-2022-02-18_ECHO_1074_4729.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="19234165"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-deek-watson.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-deek-watson.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="62592" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/deek-watson-indys-hall-of-famer</guid></item><item><title>Indiana Avenue at 700 West</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week, we'll pay tribute to the late Moe Whittemore. During the 1970s, Moe ran the 700 West record label and recording studio from his family’s home in New Palestine, IN. Moe recorded some of the Avenue’s most respected funk and soul musicians at 700 West, including The Vanguards, Amnesty, Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign, and the Words of Wisdom, a group founded by host Herman "Butch" Slaughter. 
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	This week, we'll pay tribute to the late Moe Whittemore. During the 1970s, Moe ran the 700 West record label and recording studio from his family’s home in New Palestine, IN. Moe recorded some of the Avenue’s most respected funk and soul musicians at 700 West, including The Vanguards, Amnesty, Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign, and the Words of Wisdom, a group founded by host Herman "Butch" Slaughter. 
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[During the 1970s, Moe Whittemore ran the 700 West record label and recording studio from his family’s home, and he recorded some of the Avenue’s most respected funk and soul musicians. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[During the 1970s, Moe Whittemore ran the 700 West record label and recording studio from his family’s home, and he recorded some of the Avenue’s most respected funk and soul musicians. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/indiana-avenue-at-700-west</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-02-11T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161658-2022-02-11_ECHO_1074_4721.mp3" length="26697858" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161658-2022-02-11_ECHO_1074_4721.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="26697858"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-700-west.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-700-west.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="101756" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/indiana-avenue-at-700-west</guid></item><item><title>Avenue Rap Samples Pt. 2</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week we’ll continue our ongoing look at the use of Indiana Avenue music samples in hip-hop. The music of Avenue artists has been sampled by some of the biggest names in rap music, including Kanye West, Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, and others. Through sampling, these artists have introduced the music of the Avenue to new generations of music fans around the globe.

	 
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	This week we’ll continue our ongoing look at the use of Indiana Avenue music samples in hip-hop. The music of Avenue artists has been sampled by some of the biggest names in rap music, including Kanye West, Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, and others. Through sampling, these artists have introduced the music of the Avenue to new generations of music fans around the globe.

	 
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The music of Avenue artists, including Echoes of Indiana Avenue host Herman "Butch" Slaughter, has been sampled by some of the biggest names in rap music. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[The music of Avenue artists, including Echoes of Indiana Avenue host Herman "Butch" Slaughter, has been sampled by some of the biggest names in rap music. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/avenue-rap-samples-pt-2</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-02-11T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161656-2022-02-11_ECHO_1074_4722.mp3" length="18446924" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161656-2022-02-11_ECHO_1074_4722.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="18446924"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-butch-indiana-ave_zL8hVKOM.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-butch-indiana-ave_zL8hVKOM.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="67661" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/avenue-rap-samples-pt-2</guid></item><item><title>Edgar Bateman</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll celebrate the music of jazz drummer Edgar Bateman. During the 1950s, Bateman lived and worked in Naptown, performing with legendary Avenue players like Jimmy Coe, Pookie Johnson, Mel Rhyne, Mingo Jones and many others. 
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	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll celebrate the music of jazz drummer Edgar Bateman. During the 1950s, Bateman lived and worked in Naptown, performing with legendary Avenue players like Jimmy Coe, Pookie Johnson, Mel Rhyne, Mingo Jones and many others. 
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll celebrate the music of jazz drummer Edgar Bateman. During the 1950s, Bateman lived and worked in Naptown, performing with legendary Avenue players ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll celebrate the music of jazz drummer Edgar Bateman. During the 1950s, Bateman lived and worked in Naptown, performing with legendary Avenue players ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/edgar-bateman</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-01-28T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161705-2022-01-28_ECHO_1074_4699.mp3" length="14669044" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161705-2022-01-28_ECHO_1074_4699.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="14669044"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-edgar-bateman.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-edgar-bateman.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="55133" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/edgar-bateman</guid></item><item><title>Martin Luther King Jr. Day</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week we’ll be observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day by listening to songs of peace, love, and justice from the Avenue. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[This week we’ll be observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day by listening to songs of peace, love, and justice from the Avenue. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/martin-luther-king-jr-day</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-01-22T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161707-2022-01-22_ECHO_1074_4693.mp3" length="16268070" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161707-2022-01-22_ECHO_1074_4693.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="16268070"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-butch.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-butch.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="67661" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/martin-luther-king-jr-day</guid></item><item><title>Saxophonist Claude Bartee</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Meet saxophonist Claude Bartee, one of the unsung legends of the Avenue. In the 1960s Bartee left Naptown, beginning a journey that led to some of the greatest musicians and record labels in music. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Meet saxophonist Claude Bartee, one of the unsung legends of the Avenue. In the 1960s Bartee left Naptown, beginning a journey that led to some of the greatest musicians and record labels in music. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/saxophonist-claude-bartee</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-01-14T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161711-2022-01-14_ECHO_1074_4680.mp3" length="14386543" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161711-2022-01-14_ECHO_1074_4680.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="14386543"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-claude-bartee.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-claude-bartee.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="97701" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/saxophonist-claude-bartee</guid></item><item><title>The Forgotten History of Country Music on the Avenue</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll explore the forgotten history of country music on the Avenue. We’ll listen to music from some of Naptown’s Black pioneers of country music - including Lulu Jackson, in 1928, she cut one of the first country music records in Indianapolis; and fiddle player Jame Cole, who led a variety of washboard, and jug bands during the 1930s.
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	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll explore the forgotten history of country music on the Avenue. We’ll listen to music from some of Naptown’s Black pioneers of country music - including Lulu Jackson, in 1928, she cut one of the first country music records in Indianapolis; and fiddle player Jame Cole, who led a variety of washboard, and jug bands during the 1930s.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week, we explore the forgotten history of country music, listening to songs from some of Naptown’s Black pioneers in the genre. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[This week, we explore the forgotten history of country music, listening to songs from some of Naptown’s Black pioneers in the genre. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-forgotten-history-of-country-music-on-the-avenue</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2022-01-07T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161715-2022-01-07_ECHO_1074_4674.mp3" length="19783964" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161715-2022-01-07_ECHO_1074_4674.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="19783964"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-podcast-graphics-2.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-podcast-graphics-2.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="168504" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-forgotten-history-of-country-music-on-the-avenue</guid></item><item><title>In Memoriam 2021</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we'll celebrate the life and music of the Avenue musicians who passed away this year - including Slide Hampton, Joe Trotter of Amnesty, Herb Gibbs of the Fabulous Moonlighters, Leroy Seats of Words of Wisdom and the Truth Revue, and Tony Cheeseborough.
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	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we'll celebrate the life and music of the Avenue musicians who passed away this year - including Slide Hampton, Joe Trotter of Amnesty, Herb Gibbs of the Fabulous Moonlighters, Leroy Seats of Words of Wisdom and the Truth Revue, and Tony Cheeseborough.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week we celebrate the life and music of the Avenue musicians who passed away this year - including Slide Hampton, Joe Trotter of Amnesty, Herb Gibbs of the Fabulous Moonlighters, and more. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[This week we celebrate the life and music of the Avenue musicians who passed away this year - including Slide Hampton, Joe Trotter of Amnesty, Herb Gibbs of the Fabulous Moonlighters, and more. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/in-memoriam-2021</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2021-12-31T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161719-2021-12-31_ECHO_1074_4664.mp3" length="18321379" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161719-2021-12-31_ECHO_1074_4664.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="18321379"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-in-memoriam-2021.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-in-memoriam-2021.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="101957" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/in-memoriam-2021</guid></item><item><title>Midnight Christmas Benefit Shows</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week we’ll look back at the Indianapolis Recorder’s midnight Christmas benefit shows at the Walker Theatre. Starting in the 1930s, the annual concerts ran from midnight until six in the morning. They featured a line-up of rock and roll bands, jazz musicians, burlesque dancers, and female impersonators - all coming together to raise money for families in need.
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	This week we’ll look back at the Indianapolis Recorder’s midnight Christmas benefit shows at the Walker Theatre. Starting in the 1930s, the annual concerts ran from midnight until six in the morning. They featured a line-up of rock and roll bands, jazz musicians, burlesque dancers, and female impersonators - all coming together to raise money for families in need.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week we’ll look back at the Indianapolis Recorder’s midnight Christmas benefit shows at the Walker Theatre. Starting in the 1930s, the annual concerts ran from midnight until six in the morning. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[This week we’ll look back at the Indianapolis Recorder’s midnight Christmas benefit shows at the Walker Theatre. Starting in the 1930s, the annual concerts ran from midnight until six in the morning. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/midnight-christmas-benefit-shows</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2021-12-23T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161737-2021-12-23_ECHO_1074_4659.mp3" length="52156680" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161737-2021-12-23_ECHO_1074_4659.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="52156680"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-podcast-graphics.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-podcast-graphics.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="107427" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/midnight-christmas-benefit-shows</guid></item><item><title>Avenue Christmas Classics</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	The holiday season has arrived in Naptown, and this week we’ll be sharing an hour of classic Avenue Christmas music. Enjoy an hour of holiday music featuring Slide Hampton, James Spaulding, Jimmy Coe, Flo Garvin, Freddie Hubbard, Leroy Carr, Larry Ridley, The Mastersounds and many others. 
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	The holiday season has arrived in Naptown, and this week we’ll be sharing an hour of classic Avenue Christmas music. Enjoy an hour of holiday music featuring Slide Hampton, James Spaulding, Jimmy Coe, Flo Garvin, Freddie Hubbard, Leroy Carr, Larry Ridley, The Mastersounds and many others. 
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week we’ll be sharing an hour of classic Avenue Christmas music. Enjoy an hour of holiday music featuring Slide Hampton,  Flo Garvin, Freddie Hubbard and more. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[This week we’ll be sharing an hour of classic Avenue Christmas music. Enjoy an hour of holiday music featuring Slide Hampton,  Flo Garvin, Freddie Hubbard and more. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/avenue-christmas-classics</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2021-12-17T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161726-2021-12-17_ECHO_1074_4654.mp3" length="15024640" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161726-2021-12-17_ECHO_1074_4654.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="15024640"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/microsoftteams-image.png"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/microsoftteams-image.png" medium="image" fileSize="105780" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/avenue-christmas-classics</guid></item><item><title>Indiana Avenue Plays the Beatles</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Peter Jackson’s eight-hour documentary series “Get Back” has thrust the Beatles back into the spotlight. The Beatles were a big influence on many Avenue musicians. To celebrate the series, this week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll be featuring an hour of Beatles compositions performed by Avenue musicians like Slide Hampton, Wes Montgomery, Freddie Hubbard, Claude Bartee, Henry Cain, and more.
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	Peter Jackson’s eight-hour documentary series “Get Back” has thrust the Beatles back into the spotlight. The Beatles were a big influence on many Avenue musicians. To celebrate the series, this week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll be featuring an hour of Beatles compositions performed by Avenue musicians like Slide Hampton, Wes Montgomery, Freddie Hubbard, Claude Bartee, Henry Cain, and more.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Beatles were a big influence on many Avenue musicians. Enjoy an hour of Beatles compositions performed by Avenue musicians like Slide Hampton, Wes Montgomery, Freddie Hubbard, and more. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Beatles were a big influence on many Avenue musicians. Enjoy an hour of Beatles compositions performed by Avenue musicians like Slide Hampton, Wes Montgomery, Freddie Hubbard, and more. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/indiana-avenue-plays-the-beatles</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2021-12-10T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161734-2021-12-10_ECHO_1074_4644.mp3" length="13734894" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161734-2021-12-10_ECHO_1074_4644.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="13734894"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-butch-indiana-ave.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-butch-indiana-ave.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="67661" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/indiana-avenue-plays-the-beatles</guid></item><item><title>Naptown Bassist Kent Brinkley</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	On this week’s show we’ll explore the music of the late, great Naptown jazz bassist Kent Brinkley. During his career, Brinkley performed with some of the greatest legends of Indiana Avenue jazz, including Freddie Hubbard, David Baker, Monk Montgomery, and Jimmy Coe. Brinkley also recorded with the great South African vocalist Miriam Makeba and appeared on Soul Train with the Crusaders.
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	On this week’s show we’ll explore the music of the late, great Naptown jazz bassist Kent Brinkley. During his career, Brinkley performed with some of the greatest legends of Indiana Avenue jazz, including Freddie Hubbard, David Baker, Monk Montgomery, and Jimmy Coe. Brinkley also recorded with the great South African vocalist Miriam Makeba and appeared on Soul Train with the Crusaders.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[During his career, bassist Kent Brinkley performed with some of the greatest legends of Indiana Avenue jazz, recorded with South African vocalist Miriam Makeba and appeared on Soul Train. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[During his career, bassist Kent Brinkley performed with some of the greatest legends of Indiana Avenue jazz, recorded with South African vocalist Miriam Makeba and appeared on Soul Train. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-bassist-kent-brinkley</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2021-12-02T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161740-2021-12-02_ECHO_1074_4635.mp3" length="13837801" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161740-2021-12-02_ECHO_1074_4635.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="13837801"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-kent-brinkley.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-kent-brinkley.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="87187" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-bassist-kent-brinkley</guid></item><item><title>Thanksgiving on the Avenue</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Thanksgiving was a time of festive celebration on the Avenue, featuring performances by some of the biggest names in American music, like Dinah Washington, Lionel Hampton, and Wes Montgomery. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Thanksgiving was a time of festive celebration on the Avenue, featuring performances by some of the biggest names in American music, like Dinah Washington, Lionel Hampton, and Wes Montgomery. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/thanksgiving-on-the-avenue</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2021-11-25T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161743-2021-11-25_ECHO_1074_4628.mp3" length="15378410" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161743-2021-11-25_ECHO_1074_4628.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="15378410"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-thanksgiving.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-thanksgiving.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="83938" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/thanksgiving-on-the-avenue</guid></item><item><title>The Afrofuturist Pioneers of Indiana Avenue</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Afrofuturism is a cultural movement that uses science fiction and fantasy to reimagine the history of Black people, and to theorize a technologically advanced future where Black people thrive. Afrofuturism has had a major presence in the world of music - from the cosmic jazz of Sun Ra, to the space age funk of Parliament. This week, we’ll pay tribute to Afrofuturist pioneers of Indiana Avenue.
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	Afrofuturism is a cultural movement that uses science fiction and fantasy to reimagine the history of Black people, and to theorize a technologically advanced future where Black people thrive. Afrofuturism has had a major presence in the world of music - from the cosmic jazz of Sun Ra, to the space age funk of Parliament. This week, we’ll pay tribute to Afrofuturist pioneers of Indiana Avenue.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week we pay tribute to Afrofuturist pioneers of Indiana Avenue, including words and music from Bill Simmons of Midnight Starr, and James Spaulding, an original member of the Sun Ra Arkestra. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[This week we pay tribute to Afrofuturist pioneers of Indiana Avenue, including words and music from Bill Simmons of Midnight Starr, and James Spaulding, an original member of the Sun Ra Arkestra. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-afrofuturist-pioneers-of-indiana-avenue</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2021-11-19T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161753-2021-11-19_ECHO_1074_4621.mp3" length="27595392" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161753-2021-11-19_ECHO_1074_4621.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="27595392"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-afrofuturism.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-afrofuturism.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="102044" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-afrofuturist-pioneers-of-indiana-avenue</guid></item><item><title>Naptown Slow Jams</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	R&amp;B music has gone through many changes over the years - but the soul ballad has remained a timeless form of musical expression. Indianapolis has produced a large catalog of classic soul ballads, and this week we'll be sharing a selection of Naptown slow jams connected to the Avenue scene including songs The Vanguards, Manchild, Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign, Jimmy Gilford, and others.
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	R&amp;B music has gone through many changes over the years - but the soul ballad has remained a timeless form of musical expression. Indianapolis has produced a large catalog of classic soul ballads, and this week we'll be sharing a selection of Naptown slow jams connected to the Avenue scene including songs The Vanguards, Manchild, Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign, Jimmy Gilford, and others.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[R&amp;B music has gone through many changes over the years - but the soul ballad has remained a timeless form of musical expression. Enjoy a selection of Naptown slow jams connected to the Avenue scene. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[R&amp;B music has gone through many changes over the years - but the soul ballad has remained a timeless form of musical expression. Enjoy a selection of Naptown slow jams connected to the Avenue scene. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-slow-jams</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2021-11-12T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161754-2021-11-12_ECHO_1074_4612.mp3" length="21121401" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161754-2021-11-12_ECHO_1074_4612.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="21121401"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-slow-jams.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-slow-jams.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="92207" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-slow-jams</guid></item><item><title>Soul Legend Lonnie Williams</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week our guest is soul vocalist Lonnie Williams, one of the unsung legends of Indianapolis music. Lonnie has been performing on the Naptown scene for over 50 years, working with groups like The Diplomats, Jazzie Cazzie, Manchild, Rapture, and the Circle City Band. And Lonnie maintains a presence on the music scene today as a member of the popular R&amp;B group Downstroke Band.
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	This week our guest is soul vocalist Lonnie Williams, one of the unsung legends of Indianapolis music. Lonnie has been performing on the Naptown scene for over 50 years, working with groups like The Diplomats, Jazzie Cazzie, Manchild, Rapture, and the Circle City Band. And Lonnie maintains a presence on the music scene today as a member of the popular R&amp;B group Downstroke Band.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week our guest is soul vocalist Lonnie Williams, one of the unsung legends of Indianapolis music. Lonnie has been performing on the Naptown scene for over 50 years. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[This week our guest is soul vocalist Lonnie Williams, one of the unsung legends of Indianapolis music. Lonnie has been performing on the Naptown scene for over 50 years. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/soul-legend-lonnie-williams</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2021-11-04T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161812-2021-11-04_ECHO_1074_4601.mp3" length="39265878" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161812-2021-11-04_ECHO_1074_4601.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="39265878"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-lonnie-williams.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-lonnie-williams.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="93304" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/soul-legend-lonnie-williams</guid></item><item><title>Phil Ranelin</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week, we're featuring an hour of words and music with Phil Ranelin, the legendary Indianapolis jazz trombonist. Ranelin is best known for his work with the Tribe, a radical Detroit jazz collective that mixed music with social justice. But Ranelin's career began in Naptown, performing with local jazz greats like Wes Montgomery, Dave Baker, Larry Ridley, and Melvin Rhyne.
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	This week, we're featuring an hour of words and music with Phil Ranelin, the legendary Indianapolis jazz trombonist. Ranelin is best known for his work with the Tribe, a radical Detroit jazz collective that mixed music with social justice. But Ranelin's career began in Naptown, performing with local jazz greats like Wes Montgomery, Dave Baker, Larry Ridley, and Melvin Rhyne.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week, we're featuring an hour of words and music with the legendary Indianapolis jazz trombonist Phil Ranelin, best known for his work with the radical Detroit jazz collective known as Tribe. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[This week, we're featuring an hour of words and music with the legendary Indianapolis jazz trombonist Phil Ranelin, best known for his work with the radical Detroit jazz collective known as Tribe. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/phil-ranelin</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2021-10-29T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161815-2021-10-29_ECHO_1074_4592.mp3" length="45273844" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161815-2021-10-29_ECHO_1074_4592.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="45273844"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-ranelin.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-ranelin.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="86521" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/phil-ranelin</guid></item><item><title>A.J.’s Lounge</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week we're broadcasting from A.J.’s Lounge. A.J.'s is the oldest Black-owned bar in Indianapolis, and the only remaining nightclub connected to the historic Indiana Avenue neighborhood. We’ll talk with the bar’s owner Gwen Robinson, and listening to music from some of the Avenue musicians that have performed at A.J.’s.
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	This week we're broadcasting from A.J.’s Lounge. A.J.'s is the oldest Black-owned bar in Indianapolis, and the only remaining nightclub connected to the historic Indiana Avenue neighborhood. We’ll talk with the bar’s owner Gwen Robinson, and listening to music from some of the Avenue musicians that have performed at A.J.’s.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week we're broadcasting from A.J.’s Lounge. A.J.'s is the oldest Black-owned bar in Indianapolis, and the only remaining nightclub connected to the historic Indiana Avenue neighborhood. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[This week we're broadcasting from A.J.’s Lounge. A.J.'s is the oldest Black-owned bar in Indianapolis, and the only remaining nightclub connected to the historic Indiana Avenue neighborhood. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/ajs-lounge</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2021-10-22T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161829-2021-10-22_ECHO_1074_4581.mp3" length="39021173" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161829-2021-10-22_ECHO_1074_4581.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="39021173"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-ajs-lounge.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-ajs-lounge.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="104077" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/ajs-lounge</guid></item><item><title>The Music of Melvin Rhyne</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Enjoy an hour of music from keyboardist Melvin Rhyne, one of the greatest musicians to emerge from the Avenue scene. Rhyne is best known for his work with Wes Montgomery during the late 1950s, and he played organ on Montgomery's 1959 debut album. We’ll listen to that session, along with other classic jazz music Rhyne recorded during his legendary career.
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	Enjoy an hour of music from keyboardist Melvin Rhyne, one of the greatest musicians to emerge from the Avenue scene. Rhyne is best known for his work with Wes Montgomery during the late 1950s, and he played organ on Montgomery's 1959 debut album. We’ll listen to that session, along with other classic jazz music Rhyne recorded during his legendary career.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Enjoy an hour of music from keyboardist Melvin Rhyne, one of the greatest musicians to emerge from the Avenue scene. Rhyne is best known for his work with Wes Montgomery during the late 1950s. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Enjoy an hour of music from keyboardist Melvin Rhyne, one of the greatest musicians to emerge from the Avenue scene. Rhyne is best known for his work with Wes Montgomery during the late 1950s. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-music-of-melvin-rhyne</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2021-10-15T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161825-2021-10-15_ECHO_1074_4571.mp3" length="18575595" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161825-2021-10-15_ECHO_1074_4571.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="18575595"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/microsoftteams-image-6.png"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/microsoftteams-image-6.png" medium="image" fileSize="150755" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-music-of-melvin-rhyne</guid></item><item><title>Jerry Harkness and Father Boniface Hardin</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Enjoy a unique archival conversation between two important figures in Indianapolis history: basketball legend Jerry Harkness - who died last month at the age of 81; and the late Father Boniface Hardin, the founder of Martin University. Recorded in 1971, Hardin and Harkness discussed the history of Black music in Indianapolis, and the Indiana Avenue renaissance.
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	Enjoy a unique archival conversation between two important figures in Indianapolis history: basketball legend Jerry Harkness - who died last month at the age of 81; and the late Father Boniface Hardin, the founder of Martin University. Recorded in 1971, Hardin and Harkness discussed the history of Black music in Indianapolis, and the Indiana Avenue renaissance.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Enjoy an archival conversation between two important figures in Indianapolis history: basketball legend Jerry Harkness and the late Father Boniface Hardin, the founder of Martin University. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Enjoy an archival conversation between two important figures in Indianapolis history: basketball legend Jerry Harkness and the late Father Boniface Hardin, the founder of Martin University. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/jerry-harkness-and-father-boniface-hardin</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2021-10-08T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161840-2021-10-08_ECHO_1074_4562.mp3" length="37988625" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161840-2021-10-08_ECHO_1074_4562.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="37988625"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-hardin-and-harkness.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-hardin-and-harkness.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="107855" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/jerry-harkness-and-father-boniface-hardin</guid></item><item><title>Bill Jennings: A Tribute (Part 3)</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	On part three of our tribute to the late Naptown guitarist Bill Jennings, we explore his work in jazz music. Jennings recorded with some of the top names in jazz - including Ella Fitzgerald, and Louis Armstrong.

	 
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	On part three of our tribute to the late Naptown guitarist Bill Jennings, we explore his work in jazz music. Jennings recorded with some of the top names in jazz - including Ella Fitzgerald, and Louis Armstrong.

	 
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Explore Naptown guitarist Bill Jennings' work in Jazz music. Jennings recorded with some of the top names in jazz - including Ella Fitzgerald, and Louis Armstrong. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Explore Naptown guitarist Bill Jennings' work in Jazz music. Jennings recorded with some of the top names in jazz - including Ella Fitzgerald, and Louis Armstrong. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/bill-jennings-a-tribute-part-3</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2021-10-01T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161838-2021-10-01_ECHO_1074_4553.mp3" length="15849945" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161838-2021-10-01_ECHO_1074_4553.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="15849945"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-bill-jennings-part-3.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-bill-jennings-part-3.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="76759" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/bill-jennings-a-tribute-part-3</guid></item><item><title>Bill Jennings: A Tribute (Part 2)</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	On part two of our tribute to the late Naptown guitar great Bill Jennings, explore Jennings’ work in early rock and roll, and rhythm and blues music. Enjoy hour of music from one of the most influential musicians to emerge from the Avenue scene.
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	On part two of our tribute to the late Naptown guitar great Bill Jennings, explore Jennings’ work in early rock and roll, and rhythm and blues music. Enjoy hour of music from one of the most influential musicians to emerge from the Avenue scene.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On part two of our tribute to the late Naptown guitar great Bill Jennings, explore Jennings’ work in early rock and roll, and rhythm and blues music. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[On part two of our tribute to the late Naptown guitar great Bill Jennings, explore Jennings’ work in early rock and roll, and rhythm and blues music. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/bill-jennings-a-tribute-part-2</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2021-09-23T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161845-2021-09-23_ECHO_1074_4543.mp3" length="19280968" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161845-2021-09-23_ECHO_1074_4543.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="19280968"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-bill-jennings-pt-2.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-bill-jennings-pt-2.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="123083" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/bill-jennings-a-tribute-part-2</guid></item><item><title>Bill Jennings: A Tribute (Part 1)</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue sees the start of a three-part series celebrating the life and work of late Naptown guitarist Bill Jennings. One of the most influential artists of his generation, he recorded alongside legends like Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Jordan and Louis Armstrong. Part one features early Jennings recordings from the 1930s and 1940s, featuring Jerry Daniels of the Ink Spots, famed jazz violinist Stuff Smith and more.
]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue sees the start of a three-part series celebrating the life and work of late Naptown guitarist Bill Jennings. One of the most influential artists of his generation, he recorded alongside legends like Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Jordan and Louis Armstrong. Part one features early Jennings recordings from the 1930s and 1940s, featuring Jerry Daniels of the Ink Spots, famed jazz violinist Stuff Smith and more.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Echoes of Indiana Ave celebrates the late Naptown guitarist Bill Jennings in part one of a three-part series. This first instalment features early recordings from the 30s and 40s, featuring some of the legendary artists he worked with. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Echoes of Indiana Ave celebrates the late Naptown guitarist Bill Jennings in part one of a three-part series. This first instalment features early recordings from the 30s and 40s, featuring some of the legendary artists he worked with. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/bill-jennings</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2021-09-17T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161849-2021-09-17_ECHO_1074_4534.mp3" length="18790686" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161849-2021-09-17_ECHO_1074_4534.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="18790686"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-bill-jennings.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-bill-jennings.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="159343" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/bill-jennings</guid></item><item><title>Remembering Joe Trotter of Amnesty</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we look back on the life and music of vocalist Joe Trotter. Trotter is best remembered for his work with the legendary Indianapolis funk band Amnesty.

	During the 1970s Amnesty shared stages with the greatest stars of American music, including Bill Withers, and The Jackson 5. Today Amnesty’s music is sampled by the biggest stars in hip-hop, like Jay-Z, Snoop Dog, and Kanye West.
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	This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we look back on the life and music of vocalist Joe Trotter. Trotter is best remembered for his work with the legendary Indianapolis funk band Amnesty.

	During the 1970s Amnesty shared stages with the greatest stars of American music, including Bill Withers, and The Jackson 5. Today Amnesty’s music is sampled by the biggest stars in hip-hop, like Jay-Z, Snoop Dog, and Kanye West.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we look back on the life and music of vocalist Joe Trotter. Trotter is best remembered for his work with the legendary Indianapolis funk band Amnesty.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we look back on the life and music of vocalist Joe Trotter. Trotter is best remembered for his work with the legendary Indianapolis funk band Amnesty.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/remembering-joe-trotter-of</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2021-09-10T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161858-2021-09-10_ECHO_1074_4525.mp3" length="32574986" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161858-2021-09-10_ECHO_1074_4525.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="32574986"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-sep-3-2021.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-of-indiana-ave-sep-3-2021.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="98836" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/remembering-joe-trotter-of</guid></item><item><title>"Killer" Ray Appleton</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Celebrate the life and music of the late, great Naptown jazz drummer, “Killer” Ray Appleton. "Killer" Ray started his career playing with Avenue jazz greats like Wes Montgomery and David Baker, and he would go on to play on classic jazz albums by artists including Freddie Hubbard and John Coltrane.
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	Celebrate the life and music of the late, great Naptown jazz drummer, “Killer” Ray Appleton. "Killer" Ray started his career playing with Avenue jazz greats like Wes Montgomery and David Baker, and he would go on to play on classic jazz albums by artists including Freddie Hubbard and John Coltrane.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Celebrate the life and music of drummer “Killer” Ray Appleton. Throughout his career, "Killer" Ray performed with jazz legends like Wes Montgomery, David Baker, Freddie Hubbard and John Coltrane. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Celebrate the life and music of drummer “Killer” Ray Appleton. Throughout his career, "Killer" Ray performed with jazz legends like Wes Montgomery, David Baker, Freddie Hubbard and John Coltrane. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/killer-ray-appleton</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2021-09-01T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161855-2021-09-01_ECHO_1074_4515.mp3" length="16877946" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161855-2021-09-01_ECHO_1074_4515.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="16877946"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-killer-ray.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-killer-ray.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="96909" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/killer-ray-appleton</guid></item><item><title>Generations on the Avenue</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week we’ll explore how the legacy of Indiana Avenue has been passed down through generations of family tradition. Our guests are Josephine Cheatham-Manns and June Rochelle. Josephine was a popular entertainer on Indiana Avenue during the 1960s, and her daughter June has carried on that tradition in the 21st Century.

	 
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	This week we’ll explore how the legacy of Indiana Avenue has been passed down through generations of family tradition. Our guests are Josephine Cheatham-Manns and June Rochelle. Josephine was a popular entertainer on Indiana Avenue during the 1960s, and her daughter June has carried on that tradition in the 21st Century.

	 
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Discover how the legacy of Indiana Avenue has been passed down through generations of family tradition with entertainers Josephine Cheatham-Manns and June Rochelle. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Discover how the legacy of Indiana Avenue has been passed down through generations of family tradition with entertainers Josephine Cheatham-Manns and June Rochelle. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/generations-on-the-avenue</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2021-08-27T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161918-2021-08-27_ECHO_1074_4509.mp3" length="56781647" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161918-2021-08-27_ECHO_1074_4509.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="56781647"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-generations.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-generations.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="128058" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/generations-on-the-avenue</guid></item><item><title>Rock &amp; Roll Women of Indiana Ave - Part 5</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	We continue our ongoing tribute to the Rock and Roll Women of Indiana Avenue. Here in the Hoosier State, Indiana Avenue was ground zero for rock and roll music, and Black women played an essential role in the genre's development. Still, for many years, their contributions were often overlooked by music journalists and historians. Enjoy music from Lois Blaine, The Stovall Sisters, and more.
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	We continue our ongoing tribute to the Rock and Roll Women of Indiana Avenue. Here in the Hoosier State, Indiana Avenue was ground zero for rock and roll music, and Black women played an essential role in the genre's development. Still, for many years, their contributions were often overlooked by music journalists and historians. Enjoy music from Lois Blaine, The Stovall Sisters, and more.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We continue our ongoing tribute to the Rock and Roll Women of The Avenue. The neighborhood was ground zero for rock and roll music, and Black women played an essential role in the genre's development. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[We continue our ongoing tribute to the Rock and Roll Women of The Avenue. The neighborhood was ground zero for rock and roll music, and Black women played an essential role in the genre's development. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/rock-and-roll-women-of-indiana-ave-part-5</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2021-08-20T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161908-2021-08-20_ECHO_1074_4498.mp3" length="19072519" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161908-2021-08-20_ECHO_1074_4498.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="19072519"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-rockwomenpart5.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-rockwomenpart5.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="93291" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/rock-and-roll-women-of-indiana-ave-part-5</guid></item><item><title>The Music of Ricky Knox</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Enjoy an hour of words and music with the great Naptown bass player Ricky Knox. He started playing music professionally as a child, and by the time he was in his teens, Knox was playing at famous Indiana Avenue nightclubs like the Sunset Terrace. Ricky has worked with some of the greatest performers in American music - from Babyface to Brother Jack McDuff.
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	Enjoy an hour of words and music with the great Naptown bass player Ricky Knox. He started playing music professionally as a child, and by the time he was in his teens, Knox was playing at famous Indiana Avenue nightclubs like the Sunset Terrace. Ricky has worked with some of the greatest performers in American music - from Babyface to Brother Jack McDuff.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Enjoy an hour of words and music with the great Naptown bass player Ricky Knox. By the time he was in his teens, Knox was playing at famous Indiana Avenue nightclubs like the Sunset Terrace. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Enjoy an hour of words and music with the great Naptown bass player Ricky Knox. By the time he was in his teens, Knox was playing at famous Indiana Avenue nightclubs like the Sunset Terrace. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-music-of-ricky-knox</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2021-08-13T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161930-2021-08-13_ECHO_1074_4489.mp3" length="53441639" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161930-2021-08-13_ECHO_1074_4489.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="53441639"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-ricky-knox.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-ricky-knox.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="102175" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-music-of-ricky-knox</guid></item><item><title>Charlotte Bailey</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	During the 1960s, teenager Charlotte Bailey started singing rhythm and blues on Indiana Avenue, performing in some of the Avenue’s most famous clubs, and working alongside some of Naptown’s greatest musicians. In this episode, Charlotte shares her memories of those performances, as we listen to her 1976 single “Bang Bang”, recorded with the legendary Indianapolis saxophonist Jimmy Coe.
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	During the 1960s, teenager Charlotte Bailey started singing rhythm and blues on Indiana Avenue, performing in some of the Avenue’s most famous clubs, and working alongside some of Naptown’s greatest musicians. In this episode, Charlotte shares her memories of those performances, as we listen to her 1976 single “Bang Bang”, recorded with the legendary Indianapolis saxophonist Jimmy Coe.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Charlotte Bailey appears on Echoes of Indiana Avenue this week to share her memories of being a rhythm and blues singer who performed in some of the Ave’s most famous clubs, while working alongside some of Naptown’s most famous musicians. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Charlotte Bailey appears on Echoes of Indiana Avenue this week to share her memories of being a rhythm and blues singer who performed in some of the Ave’s most famous clubs, while working alongside some of Naptown’s most famous musicians. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/charlotte-baily</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2021-08-06T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161938-2021-08-06_ECHO_1074_4480.mp3" length="45884024" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161938-2021-08-06_ECHO_1074_4480.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="45884024"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-aug-4.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-aug-4.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="115859" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/charlotte-baily</guid></item><item><title>The Music of Earl Van Riper</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week we’ll look back at the music of Earl Van Riper, an extraordinary pianist who worked with Wes Montgomery during the 1950s. Beyond his work with Wes Montgomery, Van Riper performed with an impressive list of local and national artists, including Dinah Washington, Lionel Hampton, Ida Cox, Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson, Jimmy Coe, and Larry Liggett.
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	This week we’ll look back at the music of Earl Van Riper, an extraordinary pianist who worked with Wes Montgomery during the 1950s. Beyond his work with Wes Montgomery, Van Riper performed with an impressive list of local and national artists, including Dinah Washington, Lionel Hampton, Ida Cox, Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson, Jimmy Coe, and Larry Liggett.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week we’ll look back at the music of Earl Van Riper, an extraordinary pianist who worked with an impressive list of local and national artists including Wes Montgomery, Dinah Washington, and more. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[This week we’ll look back at the music of Earl Van Riper, an extraordinary pianist who worked with an impressive list of local and national artists including Wes Montgomery, Dinah Washington, and more. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-music-of-earl-van-riper</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2021-07-29T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161941-2021-07-29_ECHO_1074_4471.mp3" length="19665933" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161941-2021-07-29_ECHO_1074_4471.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="19665933"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-earl-van-riper.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-earl-van-riper.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="103476" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-music-of-earl-van-riper</guid></item><item><title>The Walker: Leroy Vinnegar on The Avenue</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week we're celebrating the birthday of the Indiana Avenue jazz legend, Leroy Vinnegar. Leroy was known as “the walker”, a name he earned for his mastery of the walking bass jazz style. He recorded over 100 albums, working alongside some of the most important names in jazz history - from Sonny Rollins, to Roy Ayers.
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	This week we're celebrating the birthday of the Indiana Avenue jazz legend, Leroy Vinnegar. Leroy was known as “the walker”, a name he earned for his mastery of the walking bass jazz style. He recorded over 100 albums, working alongside some of the most important names in jazz history - from Sonny Rollins, to Roy Ayers.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week we're celebrating the birthday of the Indiana Avenue jazz legend, Leroy Vinnegar. Leroy was known as “the walker”, a name he earned for his mastery of the walking bass jazz style. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[This week we're celebrating the birthday of the Indiana Avenue jazz legend, Leroy Vinnegar. Leroy was known as “the walker”, a name he earned for his mastery of the walking bass jazz style. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-walker-leroy-vinnegar-on-the-avenue</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2021-07-22T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161951-2021-07-22_ECHO_1074_4462.mp3" length="17127931" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212161951-2021-07-22_ECHO_1074_4462.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="17127931"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echo-21-07-22.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echo-21-07-22.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="95785" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-walker-leroy-vinnegar-on-the-avenue</guid></item><item><title>The Gospel According Scrapper</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	This week we dig into the musical collaboration between the Indianapolis blues legend Scrapper Blackwell, and Thomas A. Dorsey, the father of gospel music. Blackwell and Dorsey recorded several tracks together, and some music historians have speculated that Blackwell played on Dorsey's 1932 single "If You See My Saviour", the first gospel record ever released.
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	This week we dig into the musical collaboration between the Indianapolis blues legend Scrapper Blackwell, and Thomas A. Dorsey, the father of gospel music. Blackwell and Dorsey recorded several tracks together, and some music historians have speculated that Blackwell played on Dorsey's 1932 single "If You See My Saviour", the first gospel record ever released.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week we dig into the musical collaboration between the Indianapolis blues legend Scrapper Blackwell, and Thomas A. Dorsey, the father of gospel music. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[This week we dig into the musical collaboration between the Indianapolis blues legend Scrapper Blackwell, and Thomas A. Dorsey, the father of gospel music. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-gospel-according-scrapper</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2021-07-15T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212162001-2021-07-15_ECHO_1074_4450.mp3" length="24592842" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212162001-2021-07-15_ECHO_1074_4450.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="24592842"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-scrapper-gospel.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-scrapper-gospel.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="89182" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-gospel-according-scrapper</guid></item><item><title>Eunice Trotter</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Meet the trailblazing Hoosier journalist Eunice Trotter. She began writing for the Indianapolis Recorder as a teenager during the late 1960s, eventually becoming the paper’s editor-in-chief, and owner. Trotter also wrote for the Indianapolis Star, where she became the paper’s first Black editor. In 2017, she was inducted into the Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame.
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	Meet the trailblazing Hoosier journalist Eunice Trotter. She began writing for the Indianapolis Recorder as a teenager during the late 1960s, eventually becoming the paper’s editor-in-chief, and owner. Trotter also wrote for the Indianapolis Star, where she became the paper’s first Black editor. In 2017, she was inducted into the Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Meet the trailblazing Hoosier journalist Eunice Trotter. She began writing for the Indianapolis Recorder as a teenager during the 1960s, eventually becoming the paper’s editor-in-chief and owner. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Meet the trailblazing Hoosier journalist Eunice Trotter. She began writing for the Indianapolis Recorder as a teenager during the 1960s, eventually becoming the paper’s editor-in-chief and owner. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/eunice-trotter</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2021-07-08T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212162023-2021-07-08_ECHO_1074_4441.mp3" length="56548086" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212162023-2021-07-08_ECHO_1074_4441.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="56548086"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-eunice-trotter.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-eunice-trotter.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="158589" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/eunice-trotter</guid></item><item><title>Rap Music Samples from the Avenue</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	The music of Indiana Avenue, including tracks by host Herman "Butch" Slaughter, has been sampled by some of the biggest rappers and producers in the hip-hop game including Kanye West, Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, A Tribe Called Quest, Ice-T and many others. Discover some of the Avenue’s most sampled artists, and the rappers they inspired.
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	The music of Indiana Avenue, including tracks by host Herman "Butch" Slaughter, has been sampled by some of the biggest rappers and producers in the hip-hop game including Kanye West, Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, A Tribe Called Quest, Ice-T and many others. Discover some of the Avenue’s most sampled artists, and the rappers they inspired.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The music of Indiana Avenue has been sampled by some of the biggest rappers and producers in hip-hop, including Kanye West, Jay-Z, and more. Discover some of the Avenue’s most sampled artists. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[The music of Indiana Avenue has been sampled by some of the biggest rappers and producers in hip-hop, including Kanye West, Jay-Z, and more. Discover some of the Avenue’s most sampled artists. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/rap-music-samples-from-the-avenue</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2021-07-01T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212162022-2021-07-07_ECHO_1074_4432.mp3" length="40603379" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212162022-2021-07-07_ECHO_1074_4432.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="40603379"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/rap-samples.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/rap-samples.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="78978" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/rap-music-samples-from-the-avenue</guid></item><item><title>Drag Queens and Trans Performers on the Avenue</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	In a special Pride month episode, we look back at the history of drag queens and trans performers on the Avenue. The names of performers like Candy Laverne, Doris White, Valda Gray, and Tanya Dupree were commonplace on nightclub rosters. Nearly every club featured female impersonators, and nearly every Avenue musician worked alongside these entertainers - from Slide Hampton to Jimmy Coe.
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	In a special Pride month episode, we look back at the history of drag queens and trans performers on the Avenue. The names of performers like Candy Laverne, Doris White, Valda Gray, and Tanya Dupree were commonplace on nightclub rosters. Nearly every club featured female impersonators, and nearly every Avenue musician worked alongside these entertainers - from Slide Hampton to Jimmy Coe.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Explore the history of drag queens and trans performers on the Avenue. The names of performers like Candy Laverne, Doris White, Valda Gray, and Tanya Dupree were commonplace on nightclub rosters. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Explore the history of drag queens and trans performers on the Avenue. The names of performers like Candy Laverne, Doris White, Valda Gray, and Tanya Dupree were commonplace on nightclub rosters. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/drag-queens-and-trans-performers-on-the-avenue</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2021-06-24T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212162035-2021-06-24_ECHO_1074_4424.mp3" length="24001539" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212162035-2021-06-24_ECHO_1074_4424.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="24001539"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echo-21-06-23.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echo-21-06-23.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="96718" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/drag-queens-and-trans-performers-on-the-avenue</guid></item><item><title>Juneteenth on the Avenue</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Until the late 20th Century, Juneteenth was primarily a regional holiday. But on June 19, 1953, an all-star Juneteenth concert was staged at Indiana Avenue’s legendary Sunset Terrace nightclub. The event was sponsored by the Black firemen and policemen of Indianapolis and featured a line-up of notable 1950s R&amp;B stars, including Johnny Otis, Marie Adams, Mel Walker, and Redd Lyte.
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	Until the late 20th Century, Juneteenth was primarily a regional holiday. But on June 19, 1953, an all-star Juneteenth concert was staged at Indiana Avenue’s legendary Sunset Terrace nightclub. The event was sponsored by the Black firemen and policemen of Indianapolis and featured a line-up of notable 1950s R&amp;B stars, including Johnny Otis, Marie Adams, Mel Walker, and Redd Lyte.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On June 19, 1953, an all-star Juneteenth concert was staged at Indiana Avenue’s legendary Sunset Terrace nightclub, featuring a line-up including Johnny Otis, Marie Adams, Mel Walker, and Redd Lyte. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[On June 19, 1953, an all-star Juneteenth concert was staged at Indiana Avenue’s legendary Sunset Terrace nightclub, featuring a line-up including Johnny Otis, Marie Adams, Mel Walker, and Redd Lyte. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/juneteenth-on-the-avenue</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2021-06-17T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212162035-2021-06-17_ECHO_1074_4416.mp3" length="23361776" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212162035-2021-06-17_ECHO_1074_4416.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="23361776"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echo-21-06-16.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echo-21-06-16.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="134204" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/juneteenth-on-the-avenue</guid></item><item><title>The Organ-Nizers</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
	Johnny Dial began playing the Hammond organ at Indiana Avenue nightclubs during the 1960s. This week, we’ll be feature a special live session and interview with Johnny Dial and The Organ-Nizers, recorded live at the Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis.
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	Johnny Dial began playing the Hammond organ at Indiana Avenue nightclubs during the 1960s. This week, we’ll be feature a special live session and interview with Johnny Dial and The Organ-Nizers, recorded live at the Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Enjoy a special live session and interview with Johnny Dial and The Organ-Nizers, recorded live at the Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis. Dial began playing the Hammond organ on The Avenue in the 1960s. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Enjoy a special live session and interview with Johnny Dial and The Organ-Nizers, recorded live at the Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis. Dial began playing the Hammond organ on The Avenue in the 1960s. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-organ-nizers</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2021-06-10T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212162054-2021-06-10_ECHO_1074_4409.mp3" length="36666599" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212162054-2021-06-10_ECHO_1074_4409.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="36666599"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-podcast-thumbnail.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echoes-podcast-thumbnail.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="108280" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-organ-nizers</guid></item><item><title>Chris Fuller</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
Earlier this month, the renowned jazz trombonist Curtis Fuller passed away at the age of 86. Though Curtis Fuller was born and raised in Detroit - he often performed with the jazz greats of Indiana Avenue, including Naptown legends like Virgil Jones, Freddie Hubbard, Slide Hampton, and James Spaulding.  On this week’s show,  we’ll celebrate the life and music of Curtis Fuller.
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Earlier this month, the renowned jazz trombonist Curtis Fuller passed away at the age of 86. Though Curtis Fuller was born and raised in Detroit - he often performed with the jazz greats of Indiana Avenue, including Naptown legends like Virgil Jones, Freddie Hubbard, Slide Hampton, and James Spaulding.  On this week’s show,  we’ll celebrate the life and music of Curtis Fuller.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jazz trombonist Curtis Fuller passed away in May 2021. During his career, Fuller often performed with the jazz greats of Indiana Avenue, including Virgil Jones, Freddie Hubbard, and more. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Jazz trombonist Curtis Fuller passed away in May 2021. During his career, Fuller often performed with the jazz greats of Indiana Avenue, including Virgil Jones, Freddie Hubbard, and more. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/chris-fuller</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2021-06-03T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212162100-2021-06-03_ECHO_1074_4400.mp3" length="14459480" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212162100-2021-06-03_ECHO_1074_4400.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="14459480"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echo-21-06-02.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echo-21-06-02.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="98523" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/chris-fuller</guid></item><item><title>Gregg Bacon.</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[]]></description><googleplay:description><![CDATA[]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Enjoy music and words from the Naptown sax great Gregg Bacon.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Enjoy music and words from the Naptown sax great Gregg Bacon.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/gregg-bacon</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2021-05-27T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212162113-2021-05-28_ECHO_1074_4394.mp3" length="44740468" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212162113-2021-05-28_ECHO_1074_4394.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="44740468"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/microsoftteams-image-2.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/microsoftteams-image-2.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="109516" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/gregg-bacon</guid></item><item><title>The Fabulous Moonlighters</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
This week we're celebrating the music of the Fabulous Moonlighters, one of the hottest bands on Indiana Avenue during the 1960s. The Fabulous Moonlighters left behind a catalog of classic funk and soul releases on Indianapolis labels like Blue Eagle, and Lamp Records.
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This week we're celebrating the music of the Fabulous Moonlighters, one of the hottest bands on Indiana Avenue during the 1960s. The Fabulous Moonlighters left behind a catalog of classic funk and soul releases on Indianapolis labels like Blue Eagle, and Lamp Records.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Celebrate the music of the Fabulous Moonlighters, one of the hottest bands on Indiana Avenue during the 1960s. The group left behind a catalog of classic funk and soul releases on Indianapolis labels. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Celebrate the music of the Fabulous Moonlighters, one of the hottest bands on Indiana Avenue during the 1960s. The group left behind a catalog of classic funk and soul releases on Indianapolis labels. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-fabulous-moonlighters</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2021-05-20T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212162111-2021-05-20_ECHO_1074_4384.mp3" length="22222451" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212162111-2021-05-20_ECHO_1074_4384.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="22222451"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echo-21-05-19.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echo-21-05-19.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="115534" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-fabulous-moonlighters</guid></item><item><title>Celebrating the Legacy of Bob Porter</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
Last month, the prolific Grammy winning record producer Bob Porter passed away. Porter produced over 175 jazz and blues albums for labels including Prestige, and Eastbound Records. During the 1960s and ‘70s, Porter produced dozens of sessions featuring musicians connected to the Indiana Avenue scene, including Billy Wooten, Bill Jennings, Funk Inc., Caesar Frazier, Mad Harold Caldwell, and more.
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Last month, the prolific Grammy winning record producer Bob Porter passed away. Porter produced over 175 jazz and blues albums for labels including Prestige, and Eastbound Records. During the 1960s and ‘70s, Porter produced dozens of sessions featuring musicians connected to the Indiana Avenue scene, including Billy Wooten, Bill Jennings, Funk Inc., Caesar Frazier, Mad Harold Caldwell, and more.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Explore the Indiana Avenue connection with the late Grammy-winning producer Bob Porter. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Explore the Indiana Avenue connection with the late Grammy-winning producer Bob Porter. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/celebrating-the-legacy-of-bob-porter</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2021-05-13T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212162118-2021-05-13_ECHO_1074_4376.mp3" length="15962380" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212162118-2021-05-13_ECHO_1074_4376.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="15962380"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echo-21-05-12.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echo-21-05-12.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="132306" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/celebrating-the-legacy-of-bob-porter</guid></item><item><title>Rev. Dennis Freeman</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
Enjoy words and music from Reverend Dennis Freeman - one of the greatest living legends of Indianapolis gospel music. Rev. Freeman is a composer, bandleader and keyboardist. He’s performed alongside some of the biggest stars in gospel music, and his songs have been recorded by gospel artists across the United States.
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Enjoy words and music from Reverend Dennis Freeman - one of the greatest living legends of Indianapolis gospel music. Rev. Freeman is a composer, bandleader and keyboardist. He’s performed alongside some of the biggest stars in gospel music, and his songs have been recorded by gospel artists across the United States.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Enjoy words and music from Reverend Dennis Freeman - one of the greatest living legends of Indianapolis gospel music. Rev. Freeman is a composer, bandleader and keyboardist. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Enjoy words and music from Reverend Dennis Freeman - one of the greatest living legends of Indianapolis gospel music. Rev. Freeman is a composer, bandleader and keyboardist. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/rev-dennis-freeman</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2021-05-07T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212162132-2021-05-07_ECHO_1074_4369.mp3" length="47710034" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212162132-2021-05-07_ECHO_1074_4369.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="47710034"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echo-21-05-06.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echo-21-05-06.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="130136" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/rev-dennis-freeman</guid></item><item><title>Slide Hampton</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
Trombonist Slide Hampton is one of the greatest living legends of Indiana Avenue. This April marks the 89th anniversary of his birth. Slide Hampton has performed with some of the biggest names of jazz music, including Dizzy Gillespie, Charles Mingus, Pharoah Sanders, Art Blakey, and Dexter Gordon. On this week’s show, we’ll be celebrating Slide’s birthday with a full hour dedicated to his music.
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Trombonist Slide Hampton is one of the greatest living legends of Indiana Avenue. This April marks the 89th anniversary of his birth. Slide Hampton has performed with some of the biggest names of jazz music, including Dizzy Gillespie, Charles Mingus, Pharoah Sanders, Art Blakey, and Dexter Gordon. On this week’s show, we’ll be celebrating Slide’s birthday with a full hour dedicated to his music.
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In April 1945, tragedy struck the Indiana Avenue music scene. A car crash in South Carolina took the life of Trevor Bacon, one of the brightest stars to emerge from Indiana Avenue. Trevor Bacon achieved national recognition as a vocalist and guitarist with the Lucky Millinder Orchestra. During his time in Millinder’s band, Bacon shared lead vocals with the gospel music icon Sister Rosetta Tharpe.
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In April 1945, tragedy struck the Indiana Avenue music scene. A car crash in South Carolina took the life of Trevor Bacon, one of the brightest stars to emerge from Indiana Avenue. Trevor Bacon achieved national recognition as a vocalist and guitarist with the Lucky Millinder Orchestra. During his time in Millinder’s band, Bacon shared lead vocals with the gospel music icon Sister Rosetta Tharpe.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Celebrate the life of Trevor Bacon, one of the brightest stars to emerge from Indiana Avenue. Bacon achieved national recognition as a vocalist and guitarist with the Lucky Millinder Orchestra. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Celebrate the life of Trevor Bacon, one of the brightest stars to emerge from Indiana Avenue. Bacon achieved national recognition as a vocalist and guitarist with the Lucky Millinder Orchestra. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/trevor-bacon</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2021-04-21T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212162141-2021-04-21_ECHO_1074_4346.mp3" length="25502175" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212162141-2021-04-21_ECHO_1074_4346.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="25502175"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echo-21-04-21.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echo-21-04-21.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="66329" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/trevor-bacon</guid></item><item><title>Freddie Hubbard</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
April is Jazz Appreciation Month. April is also the month we celebrate the birthday of jazz legend Freddie Hubbard, one of the most important musicians associated with the Indiana Avenue scene. On this week's show we'll celebrate Freddie Hubbard's birthday by listening to some of the classic jazz recordings he performed, including music from John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, Art Blakey, and more.
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April is Jazz Appreciation Month. April is also the month we celebrate the birthday of jazz legend Freddie Hubbard, one of the most important musicians associated with the Indiana Avenue scene. On this week's show we'll celebrate Freddie Hubbard's birthday by listening to some of the classic jazz recordings he performed, including music from John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, Art Blakey, and more.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[April is Jazz Appreciation Month. April is also the month we celebrate the birthday of jazz legend Freddie Hubbard, one of the most important musicians associated with the Indiana Avenue scene. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[April is Jazz Appreciation Month. April is also the month we celebrate the birthday of jazz legend Freddie Hubbard, one of the most important musicians associated with the Indiana Avenue scene. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/freddie-hubbard</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2021-04-15T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212162141-2021-04-15_ECHO_1074_4338.mp3" length="16641762" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212162141-2021-04-15_ECHO_1074_4338.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="16641762"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echo-21-04-15.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echo-21-04-15.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="69022" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/freddie-hubbard</guid></item><item><title>The Birthplace of Hoosier Rock &amp; Roll</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
Celebrate Indiana Avenue's legacy as the birthplace of Hoosier rock and roll. The first rock and roll concerts in the Hoosier state were in the neighborhood, including early performances from Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and Fats Domino. The Avenue scene also produced some of Indiana’s first homegrown rock and roll stars, including Bobby Lewis, Thurston Harris, and The Counts.
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Celebrate Indiana Avenue's legacy as the birthplace of Hoosier rock and roll. The first rock and roll concerts in the Hoosier state were in the neighborhood, including early performances from Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and Fats Domino. The Avenue scene also produced some of Indiana’s first homegrown rock and roll stars, including Bobby Lewis, Thurston Harris, and The Counts.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The first rock and roll concerts in the Hoosier state took place on Indiana Avenue, and the Avenue's scene also produced some of Indianas first homegrown rock and roll stars. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[The first rock and roll concerts in the Hoosier state took place on Indiana Avenue, and the Avenue's scene also produced some of Indianas first homegrown rock and roll stars. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-birthplace-of-hoosier-rock-and-roll</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2021-04-08T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212162153-2021-04-08_ECHO_1074_4327.mp3" length="24834409" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212162153-2021-04-08_ECHO_1074_4327.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="24834409"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echo-21-04-08.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echo-21-04-08.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="92124" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-birthplace-of-hoosier-rock-and-roll</guid></item><item><title>Jimmy Coe (Part 3)</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
The final installment of our tribute to the late great Indianapolis saxophonist and bandleader Jimmy Coe. March 20 of 2021 marks the 100th anniversary of Coe’s birth.
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The final installment of our tribute to the late great Indianapolis saxophonist and bandleader Jimmy Coe. March 20 of 2021 marks the 100th anniversary of Coe’s birth.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The final installment of our tribute to the late great Indianapolis saxophonist and bandleader Jimmy Coe. March 20 of 2021 marks the 100th anniversary of Coes birth. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[The final installment of our tribute to the late great Indianapolis saxophonist and bandleader Jimmy Coe. March 20 of 2021 marks the 100th anniversary of Coes birth. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/jimmy-coe-part-3</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2021-04-01T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212162154-2021-04-01_ECHO_1074_4318.mp3" length="23855562" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212162154-2021-04-01_ECHO_1074_4318.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="23855562"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echo-21-04-01.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echo-21-04-01.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="80942" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/jimmy-coe-part-3</guid></item><item><title>Jimmy Coe (Part 2)</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
We continue our tribute to the late great Indianapolis saxophonist and bandleader Jimmy Coe. March 20 of 2021 marks the 100th anniversary of Coe’s birth. This episode focuses on Coe’s classic rhythm and blues recordings for the States record label during the early 1950s.
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We continue our tribute to the late great Indianapolis saxophonist and bandleader Jimmy Coe. March 20 of 2021 marks the 100th anniversary of Coe’s birth. This episode focuses on Coe’s classic rhythm and blues recordings for the States record label during the early 1950s.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We continue our tribute to the late great Indianapolis saxophonist and bandleader Jimmy Coe with a look at Coes classic rhythm and blues recordings for the States record label during the early 1950s. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[We continue our tribute to the late great Indianapolis saxophonist and bandleader Jimmy Coe with a look at Coes classic rhythm and blues recordings for the States record label during the early 1950s. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/jimmy-coe-part-2</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2021-03-25T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212162201-2021-03-25_ECHO_1074_4306.mp3" length="18241516" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212162201-2021-03-25_ECHO_1074_4306.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="18241516"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echo-21-03-25.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echo-21-03-25.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="47242" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/jimmy-coe-part-2</guid></item><item><title>Jimmy Coe (Part 1)</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
March 20, 2021 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of saxophonist and bandleader Jimmy Coe, one of the greatest music legends to emerge from the Indiana Avenue scene. Jimmy Coe started and ended his career performing big band music, but his contributions to music extend much further than big band jazz. Coe was also an important pioneer of rhythm &amp; blues, and rock &amp; roll music in Naptown.
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March 20, 2021 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of saxophonist and bandleader Jimmy Coe, one of the greatest music legends to emerge from the Indiana Avenue scene. Jimmy Coe started and ended his career performing big band music, but his contributions to music extend much further than big band jazz. Coe was also an important pioneer of rhythm &amp; blues, and rock &amp; roll music in Naptown.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Celebrate the life of saxophonist and bandleader Jimmy Coe, one of The Avenue's greatest music legends. Coe was an important figure in big band jazz, rhythm &amp; blues, and rock &amp; roll music in Naptown. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Celebrate the life of saxophonist and bandleader Jimmy Coe, one of The Avenue's greatest music legends. Coe was an important figure in big band jazz, rhythm &amp; blues, and rock &amp; roll music in Naptown. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/jimmy-coe-part-1</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><atom:updated>2021-03-18T00:00:00-04:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212162205-2021-03-18_ECHO_1074_4297.mp3" length="21811567" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212162205-2021-03-18_ECHO_1074_4297.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="21811567"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echo-21-03-14.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echo-21-03-14.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="73682" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/jimmy-coe-part-1</guid></item><item><title>The Women Who Shaped The Avenue</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
Since the earliest days of Indiana Avenue, women have played a huge role in shaping the neighborhood’s musical legacy. In honor of Women’s History Month, on this week’s show we're exploring historic recordings from the women of Indiana Avenue, including selections from Nina Reeves, Dot Rice, Debbie Andrews, Alura Mack, The Hampton Sisters, Tiny Brown Lois Blaine, Flo Garvin, and many more.
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Since the earliest days of Indiana Avenue, women have played a huge role in shaping the neighborhood’s musical legacy. In honor of Women’s History Month, on this week’s show we're exploring historic recordings from the women of Indiana Avenue, including selections from Nina Reeves, Dot Rice, Debbie Andrews, Alura Mack, The Hampton Sisters, Tiny Brown Lois Blaine, Flo Garvin, and many more.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Since the earliest days of Indiana Avenue, women have played a huge role in shaping the neighborhood's musical legacy. This week, explore historic recordings from Nina Reeves, Flo Garvin and more. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Since the earliest days of Indiana Avenue, women have played a huge role in shaping the neighborhood's musical legacy. This week, explore historic recordings from Nina Reeves, Flo Garvin and more. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/The-Women-Who-Shaped-The-Avenue</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2021 15:31:43 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2021-03-11T15:31:43-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212162208-ECHO_21-03-11.mp3" length="18721817" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212162208-ECHO_21-03-11.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="18721817"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echo-21-03-11.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echo-21-03-11.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="91697" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/The-Women-Who-Shaped-The-Avenue</guid></item><item><title>Porgy and Bess</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
John W. Bubbles and Todd Duncan had deep roots on the Indiana Avenue scene, and both were featured in the original cast of George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess. John W. Bubbles was a street-wise song and dance man who created the role of Sportin’ Life in the opera. Duncan was a classically trained vocalist who broke racial barriers in the world of opera and starred as Gershwin’s original Porgy.
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John W. Bubbles and Todd Duncan had deep roots on the Indiana Avenue scene, and both were featured in the original cast of George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess. John W. Bubbles was a street-wise song and dance man who created the role of Sportin’ Life in the opera. Duncan was a classically trained vocalist who broke racial barriers in the world of opera and starred as Gershwin’s original Porgy.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[John W. Bubbles and Todd Duncan had deep roots on the Indiana Avenue music scene, and both were featured in the original cast of George Gershwin's iconic opera Porgy and Bess.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[John W. Bubbles and Todd Duncan had deep roots on the Indiana Avenue music scene, and both were featured in the original cast of George Gershwin's iconic opera Porgy and Bess.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/Porgy-and-Bess</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:04:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2021-03-04T14:04:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212162216-ECHO_21-03-04.mp3" length="32195147" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212162216-ECHO_21-03-04.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="32195147"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echo-21-03-02.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echo-21-03-02.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="76602" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/Porgy-and-Bess</guid></item><item><title>Chick Corea on The Avenue</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
A special tribute to the late Chick Corea. Throughout his iconic career, the pianist collaborated with Naptown jazz masters like Freddie Hubbard, Virgil Jones, Phil Ranelin, and Slide Hampton. Corea passed away in February 2021 at the age of 79.
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A special tribute to the late Chick Corea. Throughout his iconic career, the pianist collaborated with Naptown jazz masters like Freddie Hubbard, Virgil Jones, Phil Ranelin, and Slide Hampton. Corea passed away in February 2021 at the age of 79.
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It's Carnaval time in Brazil, and though there’s over five-thousand miles of land and ocean separating Indianapolis from Rio De Janeiro, the two cities have enjoyed a musical bond. Since the early days of recorded sound, musicians on Indiana Avenue have been engaged in a musical dialogue with musicians in Brazil, sharing in a mutual exchange of ideas and sound.
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It's Carnaval time in Brazil, and though there’s over five-thousand miles of land and ocean separating Indianapolis from Rio De Janeiro, the two cities have enjoyed a musical bond. Since the early days of recorded sound, musicians on Indiana Avenue have been engaged in a musical dialogue with musicians in Brazil, sharing in a mutual exchange of ideas and sound.
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We continue our ongoing tribute to the rock &amp; roll women of Indiana Avenue. Here in the Hoosier State, Indiana Avenue was ground zero for rock and roll music. Black women played an essential role in the development of rock and roll, but for many years their contributions were overlooked by music journalists and historians.
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We continue our ongoing tribute to the rock &amp; roll women of Indiana Avenue. Here in the Hoosier State, Indiana Avenue was ground zero for rock and roll music. Black women played an essential role in the development of rock and roll, but for many years their contributions were overlooked by music journalists and historians.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Indiana Avenue was ground zero for rock and roll music in the Hoosier state. Black women played an essential - but often overlooked - role in the genre's development. ]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Indiana Avenue was ground zero for rock and roll music in the Hoosier state. Black women played an essential - but often overlooked - role in the genre's development. ]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/Rock--Roll-Women-of-Indiana-Avenue</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2021-02-09T00:00:00-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212162224-ECHO_21-02-09.mp3" length="23941857" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212162224-ECHO_21-02-09.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="23941857"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echo-21-02-08.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echo-21-02-08.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="72809" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/Rock--Roll-Women-of-Indiana-Avenue</guid></item><item><title>Art &amp; Soul 25th Anniversary</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
Celebrate the 25th anniversary Art &amp; Soul, one of the longest running Black History Month events in Indianapolis, featuring performances by some of the greatest legends of the Indiana Avenue scene.
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Celebrate the 25th anniversary Art &amp; Soul, one of the longest running Black History Month events in Indianapolis, featuring performances by some of the greatest legends of the Indiana Avenue scene.
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The final installment in a three part tribute to the Indianapolis trombone master J.J. Johnson. This edition explores Johnson's work in Hollywood during the 1970s.
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The final installment in a three part tribute to the Indianapolis trombone master J.J. Johnson. This edition explores Johnson's work in Hollywood during the 1970s.
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Before Hoosier jazz great J.J. Johnson came onto the scene, the trombone was considered too slow-moving to keep up with bebop’s rapid-fire tempos. Johnson’s mastery of the instrument turned skeptics into believers. On part two of a three-part series, discover J.J.’s legendary contributions to bebop music.
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Before Hoosier jazz great J.J. Johnson came onto the scene, the trombone was considered too slow-moving to keep up with bebop’s rapid-fire tempos. Johnson’s mastery of the instrument turned skeptics into believers. On part two of a three-part series, discover J.J.’s legendary contributions to bebop music.
]]></googleplay:description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Before Hoosier jazz great J.J. Johnson came onto the scene, the trombone was considered too slow-moving to keep up with bebop's rapid fire tempos. Learn how Johnson turned the skeptics into believers.]]></itunes:summary><atom:summary type="html"><![CDATA[Before Hoosier jazz great J.J. Johnson came onto the scene, the trombone was considered too slow-moving to keep up with bebop's rapid fire tempos. Learn how Johnson turned the skeptics into believers.]]></atom:summary><link>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/j-j-johnson-part-two</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2021 13:27:13 -0500</pubDate><atom:updated>2021-01-27T13:27:13-05:00</atom:updated><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212162235-ECHO_21-01-27.mp3" length="18649615" type="audio/mpeg" /><media:content url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wfyi-od.streamguys1.com/echo/20221212162235-ECHO_21-01-27.mp3" medium="audio" fileSize="18649615"><media:copyright></media:copyright></media:content><itunes:duration></itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echo-episode-16-j-j-johnson-part-2.jpg"/><media:content url="https://www.wfyi.org/files/wfyi/programs_radio/current/echo-episode-16-j-j-johnson-part-2.jpg" medium="image" fileSize="70593" /><guid>https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/j-j-johnson-part-two</guid></item><item><title>J.J. Johnson - Part One</title><atom:author><name>WFYI Public Media</name><email>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org</email></atom:author><googleplay:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</googleplay:author><author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</author><itunes:author>viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)</itunes:author><description><![CDATA[
Born in 1924, J.J. Johnson was one of the most important musicians to emerge from the Avenue scene. During his long career, Johnson collaborated with some of the top musicians in American music, including Miles Davis, Marvin Gaye, Billie Holliday, and many more. In part one of a three-part series, explore J.J. Johnson's early big band years.
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Born in 1924, J.J. Johnson was one of the most important musicians to emerge from the Avenue scene. During his long career, Johnson collaborated with some of the top musicians in American music, including Miles Davis, Marvin Gaye, Billie Holliday, and many more. In part one of a three-part series, explore J.J. Johnson's early big band years.
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Celebrate the birthday of the late great Indianapolis jazz guitarist Paul Weeden, who was born here in Naptown on January 7, 1923. Weeden recorded and performed with some of the greatest legends in jazz, including Coleman Hawkins, Nancy Wilson, Count Basie, and more.
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Celebrate the birthday of the late great Indianapolis jazz guitarist Paul Weeden, who was born here in Naptown on January 7, 1923. Weeden recorded and performed with some of the greatest legends in jazz, including Coleman Hawkins, Nancy Wilson, Count Basie, and more.
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Explore the work of Leroy Carr, one of the earliest stars of Indiana Avenue and a singer-songwriter and pianist whose songs became blues standards and have been performed by musical luminaries from Eartha Kitt to Eric Clapton.
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Explore the work of Leroy Carr, one of the earliest stars of Indiana Avenue and a singer-songwriter and pianist whose songs became blues standards and have been performed by musical luminaries from Eartha Kitt to Eric Clapton.
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