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Born: February 08, 1902 in Smithville, GA
Years Active: 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Died: September 04, 1984 in Brunswick, GA
Genre: Religious

Biography:
Although closely associated with the unique music of the Georgia Sea Islands, singer Bessie Jones was not actually born on the islands, but in a small mainland Georgia town. As a young woman she moved to the islands and became an intrinsic part of th ...More >>

Discography: 2001 Put Your Hand on Your Hip and Let Your Backbone Slip 1990 Bessie Jones 1981 Step It Down 1977 Georgia Sea Island Songs 1975 So Glad I'm Here More >>

Similar Artists: Mahalia Jackson More >>

Influenced By: Moby Leadbelly Joan Baez More >>

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