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Naptown Legends: Johnny Shacklett Pt. 1
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Naptown Legends: Johnny Shacklett Pt. 1
April 22, 2022

Johnny Shacklett, one of Naptown's greatest living legends, joins us to share memories of working on the Avenue and to discuss the “Baraka”, a unique, four-neck guitar Johnny built in the late 1960s.

The Forgotten Legends of the Avenue
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The Forgotten Legends of the Avenue
April 14, 2022

They may be unfamiliar to listeners today - but during their prime, artists like Slim Green, Helen Fox and many others packed Avenue clubs, and garnered rave reviews in the local press.

The Psychedelic Gospel of King James Version
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The Psychedelic Gospel of King James Version
April 9, 2022

This week we’ll celebrate the life and music of the late James "King Moses" Weeden, best known for his work with the psychedelic gospel music act King James Version.

Naptown Legends: Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign Pt. 3
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Naptown Legends: Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign Pt. 3
April 1, 2022

This week we wrap up our tribute to Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign, one of the most important bands in Naptown music. Members of the group discuss their legacy as a band.

Naptown Legends: Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign Pt. 2
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Naptown Legends: Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign Pt. 2
March 25, 2022

We continue our tribute to Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign by exploring how the group's members relied on each other to survive both in the music industry and in life.

Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign Pt. 1
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Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign Pt. 1
March 18, 2022

Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign remains one of the most important bands in Naptown music.

Blues Women of the Avenue
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Blues Women of the Avenue
March 11, 2022

Blues music was one of the most popular forms of entertainment on the Avenue, and some of the earliest blues records ever made were recorded by Avenue women.

Legendary Women of the Avenue
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Legendary Women of the Avenue
March 4, 2022

This week, we’ll celebrate Women’s History Month by looking back at our interviews with some of the legendary women of the Avenue, including Pam Davis, Charlotte Bailey, Gwen Robinson, and more.

The Naptown Roots of Champion Jack Dupree
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The Naptown Roots of Champion Jack Dupree
February 25, 2022

The blues legend Champion Jack Dupree was born in New Orleans in 1910; but he launched his career here in Naptown, performing extensively on Indiana Avenue.

Deek Watson: Indy’s Hall of Famer
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Deek Watson: Indy’s Hall of Famer
February 18, 2022

Deek Watson was a founding member of The Ink Spots, one of the most influential acts to emerge from the Avenue and the only Indianapolis group to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Indiana Avenue at 700 West
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Indiana Avenue at 700 West
February 11, 2022

During the 1970s, Moe Whittemore ran the 700 West record label and recording studio from his family’s home, and he recorded some of the Avenue’s most respected funk and soul musicians.

Avenue Rap Samples Pt. 2
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Avenue Rap Samples Pt. 2
February 11, 2022

The music of Avenue artists, including Echoes of Indiana Avenue host Herman "Butch" Slaughter, has been sampled by some of the biggest names in rap music.

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