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Indianapolis Doo-Wop History

Indianapolis Doo-Wop History

FromCultural Manifesto


Indianapolis Doo-Wop History

FromCultural Manifesto

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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Aug 12, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

During the 1950s Indianapolis was home to a thriving doo-wop music scene, particularly on Indiana Avenue where artists including The Four Sounds, The Counts, and The Monograms flourished. On this week's edition of Cultural Manifesto host Kyle Long shares a selection of Indianapolis doo-wop classics. He also speaks with several notable Indianapolis musicians who got their start singing doo-wop.

Tracklist:
Ink Spots - If I Didn’t Care
The Lamplighters - Believe in Me
The Lamplighters - Bo Peep
Sarah McLawler and The Syncoettes - Love Sweet Love
The Counts - Sally Walker
Hampton Sisters - My Heart Tells Me
The Students - I’m So Young
The Teasers - How Could You Hurt Me So
Monograms - My Baby Dearest Darling
Dottie Ferguson & The Five Stars - Slow Burn
Chordells - Quit While You're Ahead
Four Sounds - The Ring
Four Sounds - Someone To Show Me the Way
Lois Blaine and the Four Sounds - I Need You So
Essquires - When I Fall in Love
The Vanguards - You’re Breaking My Heart
Embers - I’m Only Human
Released:
Aug 12, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Each week on Cultural Manifesto, Kyle Long reveals stories and sounds from the creative frontlines of the past and present. Through music, archives and artist interviews, discover how creators shape meaning with sound, in Indianapolis and well beyond. Tune in each week to this WFYI Public Media show for discoveries that will delight your ears and expand your understanding of our shared world.