The Georgia Sea Island Singers, an American folk music ensemble from Georgia,
United States, were formed in the early 1900s. The group consisted of African
Americans who traveled to perform songs and other elements of Gullah culture.
Notable members over time included Bessie Jones, Joe Armstrong, Mable Hillery,
and Frankie Sullivan Quimby. Initially known as the Spiritual Singers Society,
their music was first recorded in 1935. Notable albums include I'm On My Way
(1985), Georgia Sea Islands Songs for Everyday Living (1998), and Join the Band
(2011). In 1959-60, Alan Lomax docume...