Musician Dictionary

Bessie Jones

American folk musician and gospel singer

DescriptionAmerican folk musician and gospel singer
Source: Wikidata
Born1902-02-08
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceSmithville Smithville
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died1984-07-17
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathBrunswick Brunswick
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationtraditional folk singer singer
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentsvoice
Source: Wikidata
Genrestraditional folk music gospel music
Source: Wikidata
Member ofGeorgia Sea Island Singers Bessie Jones & Group
Source: Discogs, MusicBrainz

Also known as

B. Jones Bessie Jones & Group Jones Mary Elizabeth Jones

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Identifiers

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