Dom Flemons Presents Black Cowboys

Join us to experience the captivating history of Black Cowboys and the roots of American music through an innovative concert experience by Dom Flemons, The American Songster and co-founder and original member of the GRAMMY-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops.

Dom Flemons Presents Black Cowboys features a live performance of songs from his Grammy-nominated album, interwoven with scenes from the iconic 1939 film, “The Bronze Buckaroo.” Released during the Golden Age of Hollywood Westerns, “The Bronze Buckaroo” broke barriers as an all-Black cast film, offering a rare and powerful representation of Black cowboys on the silver screen. Starring the legendary Herb Jeffries, the first African-American singing cowboy to achieve mainstream success, the film showcases Jeffries’ remarkable talent and charisma. This unique presentation transports audiences back to the Old West, celebrating the often-overlooked contributions of African Americans to cowboy culture. Flemons’ performance breathes new life into classic cowboy songs, while the film’s visuals offer a rare glimpse of Black cowboys on the silver screen.

**Drawn from the collection of The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, this new version of “The Bronze Buckaroo” was re-edited by Vania Kinard for this special presentation.

During the second half of the show, Dom Flemons takes you on an entertaining journey through a century of American roots music. This concert experience showcases the rich tapestry of Black country music traditions and incorporates Flemons original songs from his GRAMMY-nominated album “Traveling Wildfire.” His extensive knowledge of musical history, along with his travel experiences, brings to life the stories and sounds of Black America. His carefully curated selection of songs spans a wide range of genres, including folk, blues, country, and bluegrass, offering a comprehensive overview of the roots music landscape. As he performs, Flemons weaves in personal anecdotes and historical insights, providing a deeper context for the music and its cultural significance. Experience the evolution of American music through the lens of Black artists who shaped the genre, and gain a deeper appreciation for the enduring power of roots music to inspire, uplift, and connect us all through Dom Flemons music.

Dom Flemons is known as “The American Songster” since his repertoire covers over 100 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, writer, and the creator, host, and producer of the American Songster Radio Show on WSM in Nashville, Tennessee. He is the co-founder and original member of the GRAMMY-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops.

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