Interview with Bessie Jones about the ghosts of the restless dead and spirit energy

Audio file
Date recorded: November 2, 1961
Contributor(s): Performer: Marchand, Antoinette; Performer: Lomax, Alan; Performer: Jones, Bessie; Recordist: Lomax, Alan
Subject(s):
Genre: interview/commentary
Culture: African American, Southern U.S.
Instruments: voice
Setting: Alan Lomax's apartment, 3rd Street
Location: New York City, New York, United States
Physical form: Reel to Reel
Tape number: T975
Track Number: 3
Archive ID: T975R03
Note: Jones explains that people who die violent deaths are more likely to appear as restless spirits and she discusses the energy of living spirits.
Belongs to: New York City 11/61
About the session: 19 of 21 recording sessions with Bessie Jones.
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