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Legendary Avenue Concerts – Part 1
June 4, 2023
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.
Pha Terrell
May 28, 2023
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.”
Claudia Polley – Episode 2
May 21, 2023
The second episode of our two-part series about vocalist, broadcaster, and preservationist of historic Black spaces in Indiana, Claudia Polley.
Claudia Polley – Episode 1
May 15, 2023
Vocalist, broadcaster, and preservationist of historic Black spaces in Indiana, Claudia Polley
Little Miss Cornshucks
May 7, 2023
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Little Miss Cornshucks, a pioneer of rhythm and blues music.
Bobby Banner
April 23, 2023
Legendary Indianapolis vocalist, dancer, and costume designer Bobby Banner
Debbie Nelson – Episode 2
April 16, 2023
Final episode in our two-part series with Debbie Nelson, a legendary Naptown blues and soul vocalist
Debbie Nelson – Episode 1
April 12, 2023
First episode in our two-part series with Debbie Nelson, a legendary Naptown blues and soul vocalist
Indiana Avenue Remembers Wes Montgomery
March 28, 2023
Memories of Wes Montgomery from musicians who lived, or worked on the Avenue
Wes Montgomery Centennial Pt. 3
March 24, 2023
Third episode in our three-part series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Wes Montgomery
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