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Multi-instrumentalist and Grammy-winning songwriter Dom Flemons illuminates hidden American history in his music.
Dom Flemons, the Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter is a veritable musicologist of American folk music. I first heard Dom in his work with the Carolina Chocolate Drops back in my days working as the American Roots genre manager at the Grammys. Many of his solo albums since the days of that band have been… Continue reading
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Reclaiming Lakota narratives & sovereignty through graffiti culture
As long as America has existed, folks have expressed resistance and resilience to oppression through art and music. As many who are paying attention to the current politics the authoritarian extremists are fighting hard to hold onto the last vestiges of a crumbling empire. Any of us alive today regardless of where we live need… Continue reading
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The blues according to Nina Simone: my ode to Queen Nina
What hasn’t been said or written about Queen Nina Simone? She has been called an icon, a legend, and a genius, and she is one of my favorite artists of all time and I would be remiss if I didn’t use my blogging platform to honor her music – especially her love of blues and… Continue reading
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- Reclaiming Lakota narratives & sovereignty through graffiti culture
- Multi-instrumentalist and Grammy-winning songwriter Dom Flemons illuminates hidden American history in his music.
- The blues according to Nina Simone: my ode to Queen Nina
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