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R&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.

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.

Kyle Long continues exploring the rich history of Asian, African and Latin music traditions in Indiana, with music from Salaam, Santos Candelaria, Prince Julius Adeniyi, and Pavel & Direct Contact.

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.

Kyle Long explores vocal music from Indianapolis past and present, including new music from the Indianapolis based composer Hanna Benn and a look back at the music of vocal group The Four Freshmen.

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.

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.

Kyle talks with drummer Ian Chang about the new Son Lux album Tomorrows III and Chang's work outside the band. Plus, Karla Lopez talks with Kyra Harvey, co-founder of Indy 10 Black Lives Matter.

Trombonist Slide Hampton is one of the greatest living legends of Indiana Avenue, having performed with some of the biggest names of jazz music, including Dizzy Gillespie, Charles Mingus, and more.

This week's guest is singer-songwriter Emily Rodgers. Kyle Long features tracks off Emilys new album I Will Be Gone, and discusses her time growing up in Elkhart, IN.