The soul women of Indiana Avenue

Echoes of Indiana Avenue

Celebrate Women’s History Month with music from the soul women of Indiana Avenue. From the 1950s to the 1970s, R&B, soul, and funk music flourished in the nightclubs of Indiana Avenue. Women played a large role in the Naptown soul scene, from girl groups including The Indy’s and The Pearls, to solo singers like Johnnie Mae and Lois Blaine. Hear music from Debbie Nelson, Pam Tanner, Elaine Livingston, Josephine Cheatham, Care Package, Charlotte Bailey and more.

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