Branford Marsalis - The American Songster Radio

American Songster Radio is a new monthly show hosted by GRAMMY Winner and Two-Time EMMY nominee, Dom Flemons. In this episode Dom visits with saxophone legend Branford Marsalis, as they discuss their involvement in the Netflix film "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" starring Viola Davis and the late Chadwick Boseman.

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”. These tradition-bearers helped build the foundation of roots music and their recordings give us a look into the past.

Dom has curated a Spotify playlist for this episode! You can hear all of those great songs by clicking or tapping here.

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.