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Date recorded: September 26, 1961
Contributor(s): Performer: Jones, Bessie; Recordist: Lomax, Alan
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Genre: sacred song, spiritual
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: T977
Track Number: 45
Archive ID: T977R45
Note: I've got a brother (sister, mother, etc.) / In the promised land, / I just want to meet him / for to shake his hand. // Not so particular about shaking his hand, / Just want to meet him in the promised land. Alan Lomax has commented that the motif of the Promised Land is one of the great themes of American settlers, both black and white.
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Belongs to: New York City 9/61
About the session: The fourth of 21 recording sessions with Bessie Jones.
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