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The Georgia Sea Island Singers are an American folk music ensemble from Georgia, United States. Formed in the early 1900s, the group is formed of African Americans who travel performing songs and other elements of the Gullah culture. The group's members change with time, and have included Bessie Jones, Joe Armstrong, Mable Hillery and Frankie Sullivan Quimby (a current member of the collective). The group's music was recorded in 1959-60 by Alan Lomax.

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Discography

  • Before This Time Another Year

    Before This Time Another Year

    Album2025
  • Get in Union

    Get in Union

    Album2014
  • Join the Band

    Join the Band

    Album2011
  • Southern Journey, Volume 12: Georgia Sea Islands

    Southern Journey, Volume 12: Georgia Sea Islands

    Album1998
  • Georgia Sea Island Songs

    Georgia Sea Island Songs

    Album1977