"I Fed You on Babe's Milk": The Absence of the Supernatural in the Lyrics of Skip James.

The article explores the absence of references to the supernatural in blues musician Skip James's 1931 recordings, despite his personal belief in magic and the prevalence of supernatural themes in blues music of that era. It also mentions James's unique lyrical choices and suggests that his upbringing, self-perception, and values may have influenced this omission.