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Date recorded: October 6, 1961
Contributor(s): Performer: Lomax, Alan; Performer: Jones, Bessie; Recordist: Lomax, Alan
Subject(s):
Genre: interview/commentary
Culture: African American, Southern U.S.
Setting: Alan Lomax's apartment, 3rd Street
Location: New York City, New York, United States
Physical form: Reel to Reel
Tape number: T957
Track Number: 1
Archive ID: T957R01
Note: Jones talks about her acquaintance with band leaders Hopalong Charlie and Dupree in Florida, and how they wanted her to travel and perform in their show. She stayed with Dupree's mother in 1920. Lomax mentions the ballad of Betty and Dupree, and sings verses of Boll Weevil and Poor Farmer. Jones is reminded of Diamond Joe.
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Belongs to: New York City 10/61
About the session: The tenth of 21 recording sessions with Bessie Jones.
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