Dom Flemons – Black Cowboys (2018)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 59:57 minutes | 1,05 GB | Genre: Folk
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
Known for his work as a founding member of the Grammy-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops, Dom Flemons continues to perform as an accomplished solo musician, pulling from traditions of old-time folk music and Americana to create a sound that feels both classic and fresh for a new generation of listeners. His new album “Black Cowboys” is, in some ways, a lifetime in the making. First inspired by his family’s roots in the region, chronicles the rich, deep history of Black music in the American west, a history that has often been ignored or white-washed despite its massive contribution to the canon of American music.
Dom Flemons presents Black Cowboys pays tribute to the music, culture, and the complex history of the golden era of the Wild West. In this single volume of music, the first of its kind, Flemons explores and re-analyzes this important part of our American identity. The songs and poems featured on the album take the listener on an illuminating journey from the trails to the rails of the Old West. This century-old story follows the footsteps of the thousands of African American pioneers who helped build the United States of America.
Tracklist:
1-01. Dom Flemons – Black Woman (01:40)
1-02. Dom Flemons – Texas Easy Street (03:52)
1-03. Dom Flemons – One Dollar Bill (03:42)
1-04. Dom Flemons – Going Down the Road Feelin’ Bad (02:38)
1-05. Dom Flemons – Tyin’ Knots in the Devil’s Tail (02:49)
1-06. Dom Flemons – Home on the Range (04:32)
1-07. Dom Flemons – Ol’ Proc (03:15)
1-08. Dom Flemons – John Henry Y Los Vaqueros (01:58)
1-09. Dom Flemons – Po’ Howard / Gwine Dig a Hole to Put the Devil In (05:13)
1-10. Dom Flemons – Knox County Stomp (02:06)
1-11. Dom Flemons – He’s a Lone Ranger (03:41)
1-12. Dom Flemons – Steel Pony Blues (04:34)
1-13. Dom Flemons – Little Joe the Wrangler (03:40)
1-14. Dom Flemons – Charmin’ Betsy (03:57)
1-15. Dom Flemons – Goodbye Old Paint (05:31)
1-16. Dom Flemons – Lonesome Old River Blues (02:42)
1-17. Dom Flemons – The March of Red River Valley (01:56)
1-18. Dom Flemons – Old Chisholm Trail (02:01)
