Date recorded:
April 17, 1936
Contributor(s):
Performer: Jackson, Charlie; Recordist: Lomax, John A.
Subject(s):
Setting: Camp 1, Parchman Farm (Mississippi State Penitentiary)
Note: John Lomax identifies this as a "Mississippi boat song" in his announcement following the performance. The performer is not recording artist "Papa" Charlie Jackson.
Technical Note: 607 and 608A1 are recordings from San Antonio.
About the session: John Lomax's second recording trip made to Parchman Farm.
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