Music from The Madam Walker Theatre: Part 1- 1928

January 06, 2023

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.