Bessie Jones
Mary Elizabeth "Bessie" Jones 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. In my heart, I call her the Mother Courage of American Black traditions."
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Female
Date of Birth
February 8th, 1902
Age
124
Birth Place
United States of America, Georgia
Date of Death
July 17th, 1984
Died Aged
82
Star Sign
Aquarius
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