Echoes of Indiana Avenue WFYI Public Media

The first episode in our three-part series celebrating the music of guitarist Steve Weakley, one of the greatest living legends of Indianapolis music.

Listen to music from The 3 Souls as we celebrate the life of Albert Coleman, a legendary Indianapolis jazz drummer and entrepreneur who passed away earlier this year at the age of 96.

Learn about the life and music of Enoch “Sonny Boy” Williams, a rhythm & blues pianist and vocalist from Indianapolis.

Learn about the history of Merging Traffic, an influential jazz fusion band that thrived in Indianapolis during the 1970s. Listen to interviews with members Kenny Simms, George Benn, and Ricky Knox and rare unreleased recordings from the group. 

Celebrate Women’s History Month with music from the “Boogie Woogie Queen” Christine Chatman. Her 1944 debut single “Naptown Boogie”, was a tribute to the city that helped launch her career.

Celebrate Women’s History Month by learning about the legendary jazz women of Indiana Avenue. Listen to classic music from Indianapolis women who made historical contributions to jazz, including Debbie Andrews, Sarah McLawler, Flo Garvin and the Hampton Sisters.