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Music from the Walker Theatre: Part 2- 1929

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Music from the Walker Theatre: Part 2- 1929

January 13, 2023

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. 

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