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The rock and roll legends of The Avenue
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The rock and roll legends of The Avenue
May 12, 2024

A tribute to the Black rock and roll legends of Indianapolis ahead of The I Made Rock and Roll festival that comes to Downtown Indianapolis this month.

Celebrating the music of Funk Inc.'s Steve Weakley - Part 3
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Celebrating the music of Funk Inc.'s Steve Weakley - Part 3
May 5, 2024

The final episode in our three-part series celebrating the music of guitarist Steve Weakley, one of the greatest living legends of Indianapolis music.

Celebrating the music of Funk Inc.'s Steve Weakley - Part 2
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Celebrating the music of Funk Inc.'s Steve Weakley - Part 2
April 28, 2024

The second episode in our three-part series celebrating the music of guitarist Steve Weakley, one of the greatest living legends of Indianapolis music. We'll focus on his work with the soul jazz band Funk Inc.

Celebrating the music of Funk Inc.'s Steve Weakley - Part 1
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Celebrating the music of Funk Inc.'s Steve Weakley - Part 1
April 21, 2024

The first episode in our three-part series celebrating the music of guitarist Steve Weakley, one of the greatest living legends of Indianapolis music.

The music of Al Coleman and The 3 Souls
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The music of Al Coleman and The 3 Souls
April 14, 2024

Listen to music from The 3 Souls as we celebrate the life of Albert Coleman, a legendary Indianapolis jazz drummer and entrepreneur who passed away earlier this year at the age of 96.

Enoch
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Enoch "Sonny Boy" Williams
April 7, 2024

Learn about the life and music of Enoch “Sonny Boy” Williams, a rhythm & blues pianist and vocalist from Indianapolis.

The return of Merging Traffic
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The return of Merging Traffic
March 31, 2024

Learn about the history of Merging Traffic, an influential jazz fusion band that thrived in Indianapolis during the 1970s. Listen to interviews with members Kenny Simms, George Benn, and Ricky Knox and rare unreleased recordings from the group. 

The Naptown Boogie Woogie Queen
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The Naptown Boogie Woogie Queen
March 24, 2024

Celebrate Women’s History Month with music from the “Boogie Woogie Queen” Christine Chatman. Her 1944 debut single “Naptown Boogie”, was a tribute to the city that helped launch her career.

Legendary Jazz Women of Indiana Avenue
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Legendary Jazz Women of Indiana Avenue
March 17, 2024

Celebrate Women’s History Month by learning about the legendary jazz women of Indiana Avenue. Listen to classic music from Indianapolis women who made historical contributions to jazz, including Debbie Andrews, Sarah McLawler, Flo Garvin and the Hampton Sisters.

Bobby Lewis - Naptown's biggest rock and roll star
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Bobby Lewis - Naptown's biggest rock and roll star
March 10, 2024

Explore the music of Bobby Lewis, Indianapolis’ biggest rock and roll star. His 1961 single “Tossin’ and Turnin’” topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 7 straight weeks.

Millard Lee - From the Avenue to B.B. King
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Millard Lee - From the Avenue to B.B. King
March 3, 2024

Explore the music of the pianist and bandleader Millard Lee, an unsung Indianapolis music legend. Lee is best known for his collaboration with the blues star B.B. King. Lee worked as a keyboardist and bandleader for King from the mid-1950s, until his death in 1961.

The music of Larry Liggett
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The music of Larry Liggett
February 25, 2024

Explore the music of the late Indianapolis saxophonist, band leader, and music educator Larry Liggett, including his work for the legendary Chicago label Chess Records.

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