Bessie Jones - The Buzzard Lope

[@ISDLOOP]

Hauntingly beautiful

[@andrettamartin5215]

This is absolutely beautiful

[@wyattfields6965]

Throw me anywhere lord In that old field

[@d.u.k.drifterunknown4177]

Happiness, joy all wrapped into one!

[@d.u.k.drifterunknown4177]

Blessing give to the most high for leading me to this...#thosegonestillspeak

[@gafriendship]

Look us up in Glynn county Ga. We know our history. St. Simmons Island Island Ga.

[@REESCOMUSIC4EVER]

Hi Cleveland! I feel truly blessed to learn this very important Georgia History and Natural History! I would love to talk with you about your Great Grandmother Miss Bessie Jones. Take Care.

[@SlapSoCold]

Really from Frogmore South Carolina but

[@brotherrabbit8539]

Beautiful. For a description of the Buzzard Lope dance see "God, Dr. Buzzard, and the Bolito Man" by Cornelia Walker Bailey.

[@SlapSoCold]

My Ancestor Great Uncle Step

[@AFCofNYC]

This is Bo Diddley's rhythm!!

[@brotherrabbit8539]

That rhythm is a lot more ancient than Bo

[@Muminblues]

¡Bella!

[@martezjones956]

Is this BESSIE JONES AND THE GEORGIA SEA ISLAND SINGERS?

[@pearldrummer1157]

Yes it is!

[@MistressDay]

Ain't got enough foot in it!

[@tracydolphney2091]

Lyrics anyone??

[@dylanwhite1146]

survey of jazz

[@jamal8697]

??What

[@intrepidpooch]

@@jamal8697 this recording is used in many university jazz courses as an example of the concept of call and response and the roots of jazz.

[@jamal8697]

@@intrepidpooch i don't care about 'jazz' this is not 'jazz' but ok

[@jamal8697]

@@intrepidpooch i only say that because of the meaning of the word 'jazz'

[@13lovemetender]

is this georgia sea island singers?

[@propht]

^V^ana yes

[@juncalflamencosevilla]

The King Jesús is my owner!!!

[@Quanchington]

I came here from PolkaBudTV

[@SweetUareDesi]

This is so sad to hear

[@brotherrabbit8539]

Yes it is...and also very beautiful