Frankie Staton on Building a Future for Black Country Musicians

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A.D Amorosi
February 29, 2024
Flood Magazine
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Frankie Staton can spin a winning, winding tale like no other. The Nashville-based musician and co-creator of the Black Country Music Association—a networking and live showcasing community of fellow Black artists, fans, and industry professionals working in country, Americana, blues, and folk music—turns every fluid phrase into a musical notation, and every laugh into a slamming rhythmic punctuation. And there are many giggling rimshots during our nearly two-hour conversation.

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