Nana, Thread Needle / Neighbor, Neighbor, Loan Your Hatchet

Audio file
Date recorded: October 6, 1961
Contributor(s): Performer: Jones, Bessie; Recordist: Lomax, Alan
Subject(s):
Genre: game song, ring play
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: T982
Track Number: 6
Archive ID: T982R06
Note: This is another combination of several British plays, widespread, in various forms, through the Caribbean area as well as the Southern United States. It is one of the most satisfying of all Mrs. Jones's plays, but to really enjoy it remember that it is a play, a ceremonial tracing of pattern, not a game. --Step It Down
Belongs to: New York City 10/61
About the session: The tenth of 21 recording sessions with Bessie Jones.
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