TED: St. James Infirmary Blues | Silk Road ensemble + Rhiannon Giddens

The narrator visits St. James Infirmary to find his lover deceased. He then goes to Old Joe's bar, where he hears Old Joe recount a story about love and uniqueness. Old Joe shares his final wishes for a lively funeral. The story concludes with a farewell, encapsulating themes of loss, love, and celebration.

Who does the narrator want to carry his coffin?

What does the narrator request to be done with his hearse wagon?

What should people say if they ask about the narrator?