Dom Flemons

Introduction to Dom Flemons

Dom Flemons is known as The American Songster since his repertoire covers over one hundred years of American roots music. Flemons is a folk musician, black country artist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, music scholar, historian, actor, slam poet, record collector, curator, podcaster, cultural commentator, influencer, and the creator, host, and producer of the American Songster Radio Show on WSM in Nashville, TN.

Achievements and Contributions

He is the Co-Founder and original member of the groundbreaking Carolina Chocolate Drops, the first ever black string band to win a GRAMMY Award. Over the past 25 years, he has received major awards, gained world-wide media recognition and has become one of the most influential and highly decorated voices in American roots music.

Impact on American Folk Music

Dom Flemons is one of the most accomplished American Folk Artists; few have pumped as much lifeblood into tradition as he has.

- MOJO Magazine