Commentary by Bessie Jones on Possum-la

Audio file
Date recorded: June 26, 1961
Contributor(s): Performer: Lomax, Alan; Performer: Jones, Bessie; Recordist: Lomax, Alan
Subject(s):
Genre: interview/commentary, dance song, spoken
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: T945
Track Number: 2
Archive ID: T945R02
Note: Jones describes Possum-la as a swing more than a balling the jack dance. "Possum La, I don't see nothing but the 'simmon seed," she sings.
Belongs to: New York City 6/61
About the session: The first of 21 recording sessions with Bessie Jones.
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