"Lomax was more interested in her simpler songs -"
Was not aware of that
It was Jean Richie whose name constantly cropped up in connection with Bess, though I'm aware Lomax recorded her
Have listened to the lot on the Lomax site - well worthwhile
There's a story of how Ennis was asked to sing during one of his visits
He chose a somewhat risqué song which was greeted with total silence
When he hastily began to apologise, the family burst out laughing - they were winding him up
Jim