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The American Songster Radio

Second Saturday of the Month | 7:00PM-8:00PM CST

Every Saturday on Route 650 | 9:00-10:00PM CST

Host: Vania Kinard

Folk musician, songwriter, and multi-instramentalist

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Host: Dom Flemons

Each hour-long episode offers a front-row seat to:

Intimate Conversations: Join Dom and Vania along with an array of special guests—from tradition-bearers and legendary icons to contemporary innovators—as they share the personal stories and “wildfire” moments that defined their musical paths.
Curated Explorations: Experience a masterfully selected range of songs within the American roots genre, highlighting the evolution of the songster tradition.
Historical Context: Gain unique insights into the cultural landscape of American music, told through the lens of those who live and breathe it.
Past Guests: Bobby Rush, Billy Strings, Mickey Guyton, Actor/ Comedian Steve Martin, Branford Marsalis, Eric Andersen, Sam Bush, Producer Ted Hutt, Blind Boys of Alabama, Tony Trisckha, Willi Carlisle, Miko Marks, Dr. Bryan Pierce (Curatorial Director- NMAAM), Sule Greg Wilson, Rissi Palmer, Tiera Kennedy, Valerie June, Jon Jenks (Producer, PBS Hawaii)… and more to be announced!

Whether you are a long-time listener or joining us for the first time, we invite you to tune in and follow us on social media @domflemons and @vaniakinard. Catch the latest episodes on WSM Radio or find the podcast version on all major streaming platforms. For more information visit theamericansongster.com.

What to Expect

The American Songster Radio Show is a music program hosted by GRAMMY® Award winner and American Banjo Hall of Fame Inductee Dom Flemons and his wife Vania Kinard. At the center of every episode is the theme “music that changed your life” and the show serves as a space for deep-dive conversations about the songs and sounds that serve as turning points in our personal histories. Alongside co-host and producer Vania Kinard, Dom invites listeners to explore the “why” behind the music—uncovering the memories, inspirations, and lived experiences from all our guests.