Echoes of Indiana Avenue

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Indianapolis musicians remember jazz drummer Al Coleman

Learn about the legendary Avenue jazz drummer and entrepreneur Al Coleman, who passed away in February 2024. Hear interviews with his brother, organist Phil Coleman, and his friend and bandmate, guitarist Steve Weakley.

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  Indianapolis music legends discuss the history of Naptown funk

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  Indiana Avenue’s Bohemian Club

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  Freddie Hubbard rap samples

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  Roy Ayers’ Avenue connections

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  The early blues women of Naptown

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  The soul women of Indiana Avenue

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  Hazel Johnson's Women in Jazz festival

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  The best of The Hampton Sisters

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  Indiana Avenue Stomp – The music of Montana Taylor

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  The complete Pookie Johnson - Part 3

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  The complete Pookie Johnson - Part 2

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  The complete Pookie Johnson - Part 1

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  Remembering Reverend Dennis H. Freeman

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  MLK, civil rights, and gospel music

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  Origins of the name Naptown

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  Celebrating saxophonist Eddie Chamblee