Celebrating the May birthday of Pha Terrell, an influential big band singer that had strong ties to the Avenue. Terrell enjoyed a successful partnership with Andy Kirk, bandleader for the Twelve Clouds of Joy, and cut over 40 songs with the band, including their hit single “Until the Real Thing Comes Along ..read more

The second episode of our two-part series about vocalist, broadcaster, and preservationist of historic Black spaces in Indiana, Claudia Polley ..read more

Vocalist, broadcaster, and preservationist of historic Black spaces in Indiana, Claudia Polley ..read more

Paul Thomas, a soul artist best known for his work with Circle City Band ..read more

Legendary Indianapolis vocalist, dancer, and costume designer Bobby Banner ..read more

This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll share the final episode in our two-part series with Debbie Nelson, a legendary Naptown blues and soul vocalist ..read more

This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll share the first episode in our two-part series with Debbie Nelson, a legendary Naptown blues and soul vocalist. Nelson rose to prominence in the late 1960s singing at local clubs, like the Surfside Seven. Nelson has worked with some of Naptown’s greatest musicians – including Jimmy Coe, Billy Wooten, and members of Funk Incorporated. Tune in this week as Debbie shares her memories of growing up on the Avenue.  ..read more

This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll pay tribute to the legendary jazz saxophonist Wayne Shorter, he passed away in March at the age of 89 ..read more

This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll continue our month-long celebration of Wes Montgomery. This March marks the 100th anniversary of his birth ..read more

This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll share the second episode in our three-part series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Wes Montgomery - a legendary jazz guitarist, and one of the most beloved Indianapolis musicians.  Tune in, as we explore Montgomery's emergence as a jazz star. We'll be sharing music from Montgomery's early work as a session leader, along with rare live recordings of Montgomery performing on Indiana Avenue.  ..read more