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The American Songster Radio

by WSM Radio

American Songster Radio is a new monthly show hosted by GRAMMY Winner and Two-Time EMMY nominee, Dom Flemons. Throughout this brand new season, each episode will explore a wide range of songs within the American roots music genre and invite listeners into the theme of “music that changed your life”. Throughout this hour-long program, Flemons’ will highlight the influential music and stories of the legendary songsters. These tradition-bearers helped build the foundation of roots music and their recordings give us a look into the past.

Latest episodes

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Lindsay Lou - The American Songster Radio

Season 7 of The American Songster Radio continues with Dom Flemons and Vania Kinard welcoming in singer-songwriter & indie folk musician Lindsay Lou, to discuss her new p

Sep 13
39 min

Gaye Adegbalola - The American Songster Radio

Season 7 of The American Songster Radio continues with Dom Flemons and Vania Kinard welcoming in Blues singer, songwriter, educator, and activist Gaye Adegbalola. Learn

Jul 12
35 min

Dante' Pope - The American Songster Radio

Season 7 of The American Songster Radio continues with Dom Flemons and Vania Kinard welcoming in Dante' Pope, one of Dom's most frequent collaborators. Learn more about

Apr 12
41 min

Elana James - The American Songster Radio

Season 7 of The American Songster Radio continues with Dom Flemons and Vania Kinard welcoming in Elana James, co-founder of the influential group Hot Club of Cowtown! Le

Mar 8
30 min

Jon Jenks - The American Songster Radio

Season 7 of The American Songster Radio kicks off with Dom Flemons and Vania Kinard welcoming in documentarian Jon Jenks, producer of the new film Pu'uwai Haokila: The St

Mar 5
33 min

Valerie June - The American Songster Radio

Season 6 of The American Songster Radio continues with Dom Flemons and Vania Kinard welcoming in outstanding Americana artist Valerie June! Learn more about Valerie June

Oct 12 2025
34 min

Tiera Kennedy - The American Songster Radio

Season 6 of The American Songster Radio continues with Dom Flemons and Vania Kinard welcoming in country music singer-songwriter Tiera Kennedy for an insightful conversat

Sep 14 2025
35 min

Rissi Palmer - The American Songster Radio

Season 6 of The American Songster Radio continues with Dom Flemons and Vania Kinard welcoming in Black country artist Rissi Palmer. Dom and Vania talked with Rissi about

Jul 13 2025
35 min

Sule Greg Wilson - The American Songster Radio

Season 6 of The American Songster Radio continues with Dom Flemons and Vania Kinard welcoming in drummer, dancer, folklorist, and researcher, Sule Greg Wilson for an insi

Jun 8 2025
32 min

Dr. Bryan Pierce from the National Museum of African-American Music - The American Songster Radio

Season 6 of The American Songster Radio kicks off with Dom Flemons and Vania Kinard discussing the National Museum of African-American Music, located just across the stre

Mar 16 2025
44 min

Miko Marks - The American Songster Radio

As Season 5 of The American Songster Radio wraps up, Dom Flemons and Vania Kinard discuss the highlights of their journey through 2024, then sit down for an insightful ch

Dec 7 2024
42 min

Tony Trischka - The American Songster Radio

As Season 5 of The American Songster Radio continues, Dom Flemons sits down with influential banjoist Tony Trischka, who has recently released an album on Down The Road R

Sep 8 2024
45 min

Willi Carlisle - The American Songster Radio

As Season 5 of The American Songster Radio continues, Dom Flemons sits down with influential musician and folk singer Willi Carlisle. For more about Willi: http://www.wi

Jun 9 2024
38 min

Ricky McKinnie of The Blind Boys of Alabama - The American Songster Radio

As Season 5 of The American Songster Radio kicks off, Dom Flemons sits down with Ricky McKinnie of The Blind Boys of Alabama. For more about Ricky: https://www.thericky

Mar 19 2024
36 min

Season 4 Recap - "Traveling Wildfire" - The American Songster Radio

All throughout The American Songster Radio's Season Four, we've been celebrating the release of Dom's new album Traveling Wildfire, which is now available wherever you ge

Nov 29 2023
44 min

Interview and Performance with Sam Bush - The American Songster Radio (September 2023)

All throughout The American Songster Radio's Season Four, we're celebrating the release of Dom's new album Traveling Wildfire, which is now available wherever you get you

Sep 27 2023
40 min

"Traveling Wildfire" Producer Ted Hutt - The American Songster Radio

All throughout The American Songster Radio's Season Four, we're celebrating the release of Dom's new album Traveling Wildfire, which is now available wherever you get you

Aug 23 2023
39 min

Cowboy Songs & The Real Wild West - The American Songster Radio

All throughout The American Songster Radio's Season Four, we're celebrating the release of Dom's new album Traveling Wildfire, which is now available wherever you get you

Jul 26 2023
32 min

Celebrating Black Music Month - The American Songster Radio

All throughout The American Songster Radio's Season Four, we're celebrating the release of Dom's new album Traveling Wildfire, which is now available wherever you get you

Jun 28 2023
41 min

"The Soul, Roots, and Future of Black Country Music" - The American Songster Radio

All throughout The American Songster Radio's Season Four, we're celebrating the release of Dom's new album Traveling Wildfire, which is now available wherever you get you

Apr 26 2023
31 min

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