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Music to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 20, 2023
This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day, by listening to songs of peace, protest and remembrance from the Avenue.
Music from the Walker Theatre: Part 2- 1929
January 13, 2023
This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, explore the early musical history of the Walker Theatre and entertainers who performed during the 1929 season.
Music from The Madam Walker Theatre: Part 1- 1928
January 6, 2023
Enjoy an hour of music from performers who appeared at The Walker in 1928.
Xmas at the Sunset Terrace
December 30, 2022
Enjoy an hour of holiday tunes by musicians who performed at the Sunset Terrace nightclub.
Midnight Christmas Concerts at the Walker
December 22, 2022
This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll explore the Indianapolis Recorder’s midnight Christmas benefit concerts at the Walker Theatre.
The Original Rapper: Orville “Hoppy” Jones
December 15, 2022
Discover why Orville "Hoppy" Jones is considered by some to be the original rapper.
Naptown Legends: Rodney Stepp
December 9, 2022
Explore music legend Rodney Stepp's memories of growing up on the Avenue.
The Avenue on Blue Note Pt. 2
December 2, 2022
We continue our exploration of the Avenue’s contribution to Blue Note Records.
Avenue Rap Samples Pt. 4
December 2, 2022
We continue our ongoing look at the use of Indiana Avenue music samples in hip-hop.
The Avenue on Blue Note Pt. 1
November 20, 2022
Enjoy music by Avenue artists who performed on the jazz label Blue Note Records.
The Avenue Plays the Numbers
November 11, 2022
Learn all about the numbers, an illegal lottery game that thrived on the Avenue.
Halloween on the Avenue
November 4, 2022
Explore how Indiana Avenue residents celebrated Halloween through movies, music and more.
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