Southern Journey, Vol. 12: Georgia Sea Islands Album

Bessie Jones

Bessie Jones
Bessie Jones (February 8, 1902 - July 17, 1984), gospel singer from Smithville, GA. She learned her songs from her grandfather, a former slave born in Africa. She was a founding member of the Georgia Sea Island Singers. Alan Lomax first encountered Bessie Jones on a southern trip in 1959. Jones mad… more »
Year:
1998
#SongDuration
173:47 

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