Dom Flemons, often hailed as "The American Songster," is a modern-day purveyor of traditional African-American folk music, blues, and old-time country music. His career took a significant leap forward as a founding member of the Grammy-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops, a group that revived black string band music form the 1920s and 1930s. After his departure from the group in 2013, Flemons continued to build his solo career, carving out a unique niche as a historian, musician, and advocate for the underrepresented narratives in American music.

His 2018 album "Black Cowboys" on the Smithsonian Folkways label is an homage to the African-American cowboy narratives that have been largely omitted from mainstream culture; it received widespread critical acclaim for its historical importance and musical craftsmanship. Flemons' extensive discography showcases his versatility and encompasses a range of styles, from early jazz and ragtime to folk and Americana. Not only a skilled instrumentalist playing the banjo, fife, guitar, percussion, harmonica, and quills, Flemons is also a compelling storyteller, engaging audiences with historical anecdotes and the origins of his repertoire, ensuring the legacy of traditional American music continues to resonate with modern listeners.

Genres

Black Americana

Modern Old-time

Latest Release

The Final Gift

Dom Flemons

Single - Released December 1, 2023