1+ hour, 39+ min ago  (490+ words) The Indianapolis R&B community is mourning the loss of Da'Ron Washington, an Indianapolis-based vocalist who rose to national attention with her 1990 album "A Love Like You've Never Seen." She passed away earlier this month at the age of 66. Washington…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (160+ words) WFYI Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with an hour of music from the Indianapolis bassist Herman "Trigger" Alpert. Born in Indianapolis in 1916 to Russian Jewish immigrants, Alpert rose to national prominence in the golden age of big band jazz. A product…...

2+ week, 22+ hour ago  (255+ words) You're invited to join us for a special conversation about WFYI's approach to local news and the vital role trusted, nonprofit journalism plays in strengthening our community. This event, part of the What's Brewing at WFYI series, will be held…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (370+ words) WFYI WFYI participates in Local News Day initiative, launches new website WFYI is proud to participate in Local News Day, a national day of action that connects communities with local, independent and trusted local journalism. Led by Montana Free Press…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (594+ words) You may not have heard of Knaptown Records, but the label left a significant legacy in Indianapolis. Knaptown documented the city's early funk and soul scene and provided a platform for prominent local musicians. Last month, the label's founder, John…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (10+ words) Jazz legend Steve Allee reacts to hearing lost tapes'wfyi. org...

3+ week, 23+ hour ago  (106+ words) WFYI Remembering John Terrell, founder of Knap Town Records Guest host Rodney Stepp pays tribute to John Terrell, founder of Knap Town Records. Terrell, who passed away on March 10, 2026, helped document the Indianapolis music scene through Knap Town Records " leaving…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (79+ words) WFYI The Black Speed Kings of Indiana Debuting in 1911, the Indianapolis 500 has cemented itself in the fabric of American culture. But that culture was not always shared. In its early days, the Speedway was segregated, and drivers of color were…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (260+ words) Join WFYI at LUNA Music on Saturday, April 18, for Record Store Day! WFYI will have a table out front starting at 10 a. m. Come meet a WFYI radio host and have musicians L" Weaver and Rodney Stepp sign your new Software and…...

4+ week, 4+ hour ago  (792+ words) We all remember the time when we'bursted'into the cafeteria and slammed our Barbie or Star Wars lunch box on the table, excited to see what Mom packed. Well, as it turns out, those feelings are still felt by collectors of…...