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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.

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.

Listen to an interview with the rock and roll legend Carlos Santana discussing the influence of the Indianapolis jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery on his work. We'll also hear the first edition of a new series on Cultural Manifesto exploring the music history of Lafayette, Indiana.

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.

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.

Six Indiana counties operate a syringe service program, often acting as a bridge to healthcare, overdose prevention education and addiction treatment. But the programs could end in July, when the law allowing them expires.

Before creating new degrees, Indiana’s public colleges and universities will have to explain to the state how they will promote American values.

Recent reports found that Indiana had the third-highest number of unintentional shootings by children so far in 2023, with nine children dead and another 18 injured, according to data collected by gun safety advocate Everytown.

Gov. Eric Holcomb Monday wouldn’t throw his support behind proposed legislation that would effectively stop private businesses from imposing COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

Roads, just like people, have a lifespan. They have to be funded and maintained, which falls under the care of the Indiana Department of Transportation.