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Submit Your ReviewBecause of their isolation, the folk and gospel music of the African-American communities of the Georgia Sea Islands showed stronger ties to African forms, and sometimes had a lilt more associated with the Bahamas and Caribbean. Alan Lomax recorded the 18 biblical songs and spirituals on this recording in 1959 and 1960, and although much has sometimes been made of the distinct quality of Sea Islands music, much of this just sounds like good-quality old-time African-American gospel. When the backing is highly rhythmic and a fife is prominent, it does sound more idiosyncratic. Five of the tracks were previously unreleased, and one, the lengthy "It Just Suits Me," is a real highlight, with guitar accompaniment by Virginia musician Hobart Smith and lengthy back-and-forth passages between lead vocalists and a chorus. ~ Richie Unterberger, All Music Guide
Southern Journey, Vol. 12: Georgia Sea Islands
02/10/1998
All Music Guide Review
Southern Journey, Vol. 12: Georgia Sea Islands Track Listing
Credits of Southern Journey, Vol. 12: Georgia Sea Islands
- Phil Klum
- Mastering
- Joseph Armstrong
- Vocals, Performer
- Willis Proctor
- Vocals, Performer
- Henry Morrison
- Performer
- Hobart Smith
- Banjo, Guitar
- Ed Young
- Bass (Vocal), Fife
- Nat Rahmings
- Drums
- Anna L. Chairetakis
- Liner Notes
- Ellen Harold
- ?, Editing Assistant
- Marion Jacobson
- Assistant Producer
- John Davis
- Vocals
- Emma Ramsay
- Dancer
- Alan Lomax
- Producer, Engineer, Liner Notes, Photography
- Bessie Jones
- Vocals, Performer
- Peter Davis
- Bass (Vocal), Performer
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