Suchergebnisse
Suchergebnisse:
Bessie Jones (American singer) Mary Elizabeth Jones (February 8, 1902 – July 17, 1984) [1] was an American gospel and folk singer credited with helping to bring folk songs, games and stories to wider audiences in the 20th century. Alan Lomax, who first encountered Jones on a field recording trip in 1959, said, "She was on fire to teach America.
19. Juni 2020 · A woman from a small farming community in the state of Georgia, Bessie Jones was one of the most important traditional singers of the mid-20th century. Her accordion-playing grandfather, Jet...
Profile: Gospel singer. Born on February 8, 1902 in Smithville, GA, died on July 17, 1984. She learned her songs from her grandfather, a former slave born in Africa. She was a founding member of the Georgia Sea Island Singers. Alan Lomax first encountered Bessie Jones on a southern trip in 1959.
Bessie Jones was a conduit of black culture AND traditions expressed through SONGS, PLAYS, AND MOVEMENT GAMES. Here's her story!Thank you to Association For...
- 3 Min.
- 501
- African American Folklorist
3. Juni 2022 · Learn about Bessie Jones, a Black woman who taught and performed African and Gullah folk songs in schools and festivals. She shared her musical heritage with children and audiences across the US, and influenced the folk revival movement.
American gospel and folk singer. Born: February 8, 1902, Smithville, Georgia, USA. Died: July 17, 1984, Brunswick, Georgia, USA. Her 1960 song “Sometimes” was sampled in American.
7. Aug. 2020 · Bessie Jones (February 8, 1902 - July 17, 1984) was an American gospel singer from Smithville, GA. She learned her songs from her grandfather, a former slave born in Africa. She was a founding member of the Georgia Sea Island Singers.
