Commentary by Bessie Jones on baptism

Audio file
Date recorded: June 26, 1961
Contributor(s): 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: T946
Track Number: 5
Archive ID: T946R05
Note: Jones describes going to the water for a baptism, adding that, having washed in the "beautiful stream," one must stay clean by being a wholesome person. She then mocks one of her co-religionists' manner of singing Go Wash In the Beautiful Stream.
Belongs to: New York City 6/61
About the session: The first of 21 recording sessions with Bessie Jones.
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