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Celebrating the life of Naptown funk legend Kevin “Flash” Ferrell

This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we remember the legendary Naptown funk vocalist Kevin “Flash” Ferrell, who died on May 30, 2026. Flash performed with some of Indianapolis’s most influential funk bands, including Rhythm Machine, Redd Hott, and Manchild. Hear music from across his career, along with reflections on his legacy from former Manchild manager Sid Johnson.

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  Spotlighting Fred Monroe - an unsung Naptown jazz saxophonist

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  Remembering the music of Funk Inc. percussionist Cecil Hunt — Part 3

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  Remembering the music of Funk Inc. percussionist Cecil Hunt — Part 2

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  Remembering the music of Funk Inc. percussionist Cecil Hunt — Part 1

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  Remembering Naptown's 1953 Juneteenth concert on the Avenue

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  Sonny Rollins and the jazz masters of Indiana Avenue

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  Meet Rodney Stepp, the new host of Echoes of Indiana Avenue

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  Carl Perkins - The Naptown pianist who became a favorite of Miles Davis

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  Wes Montgomery and Freddie Hubbard play the music of Miles Davis

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  Miles Davis at 100 – Exploring his recordings with Naptown’s J.J. Johnson

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  Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign’s Lost Sessions

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  A history of the Indianapolis soul group Words of Wisdom

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  Celebrating the music of drummer Jozell Carter – Part 2

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  Celebrating the music of drummer Jozell Carter – Part 1

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  Remembering John Terrell, founder of KnapTown Records