TONIGHT: Grammy-Winner Dom Flemons, “The American Songster,” to Perform at NM Tech’s Macey Center

New Mexico Tech’s Performing Arts Series (PAS) is excited to announce the next event in the Presidential Chamber and World Music Series, featuring Grammy Award-winning folk musician, Black country artist, and American music scholar Dom Flemons.

Flemons, known as “The American Songster,” will take the stage at the Macey Center on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.

A true troubadour for the modern age, Dom Flemons is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and historian dedicated to presenting a vast repertoire of American roots music spanning over a century. His work shines a light on the often-overlooked Black contributions to folk, country, and American vernacular music.

Flemons is a co-founder and original member of the groundbreaking Carolina Chocolate Drops, the Black string band that won a Grammy for Best Traditional Folk Album. His solo career has continued to garner acclaim, including four Grammy nominations, most recently for his 2023 album Traveling Wildfire. He is a two-time Emmy nominee, an International Acoustic Music Award Grand Prize Winner, and a music scholar who interweaves history and storytelling into his performances.

The performance is part of the Presidential Chamber and World Music Series, sponsored by Interim NMT President Dr. Michael Jackson. In a commitment to making world-class music accessible, the event offers free admission or a “Pay What You Want” donation, and families are welcome.

Event Details:

• Who: Dom Flemons, The American Songster
• What: NM Tech Performing Arts Series, Presidential Chamber & World Music Series
• When: Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.
• Where: Macey Center, New Mexico Tech Campus, Socorro, NM
• Admission: Free Admission or Pay What You Want. Families Welcome.

“Dom Flemons is one of the most accomplished American folk artists—few have pumped as much lifeblood into tradition as he has,” stated a recent review in MOJO Magazine. NM Tech PAS Director [Director’s Name, if available, otherwise omit the quote and attribution] expresses excitement about bringing an artist of Flemons’ caliber to the Socorro community, highlighting his ability to educate and entertain.

Flemons’ concert promises an engaging and historically rich evening of music, showcasing his mastery of instruments like the banjo, guitar, harmonica, and rhythm bones, all while honoring the diverse roots of American popular song.

For more information, please visit NMT.EDU/PAS or call (575) 835-5688.