Note: Lomax, who is himself taking guitar lessons, offers to pay for some for Jones. Leola was played as a dance song and shout. It is about a woman running around with many men. Jones explains that dance steps vary from region to region.
About the session: The tenth of 21 recording sessions with Bessie Jones.
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