Echoes of Indiana Avenue Narrated by musician Herman "Butch" Slaughter and produced by Cultural Manifesto host Kyle Long, Echoes of Indiana Avenue is a weekly audio documentary from WFYI. Each episode focuses on the cultural achievements of Black artists and musicians from central Indiana.Also known as "Funky Broadway," "The Yellow Brick Road" and "The Grand Ol' Street," Indiana Avenue was the commercial and cultural hub for Black residents during the segregation era in Indianapolis. Decades of development and policy have erased many of the cultural landmarks of this area, but the impact of this vibrant community can still be felt today.
Echoes of Indiana Avenue
From WFYI Public Media
Narrated by musician Herman "Butch" Slaughter and produced by Cultural Manifesto host Kyle Long, Echoes of Indiana Avenue is a weekly audio documentary from WFYI. Each episode focuses on the cultural achievements of Black artists and musicians from central Indiana.Also known as "Funky Broadway," "The Yellow Brick Road" and "The Grand Ol' Street," Indiana Avenue was the commercial and cultural hub for Black residents during the segregation era in Indianapolis. Decades of development and policy have erased many of the cultural landmarks of this area, but the impact of this vibrant community can still be felt today.
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