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Perry County, Kentucky, United States (1922 – 2015)
Jean Ritchie (December 8, 1922 – June 1, 2015) was an American folk singer and Appalachian dulcimer player. Became known as "The Mother of Folk". As well as work songs and ballads, Jean knew hymns from the "Regular Baptist" church she attended in Jeff, Kentucky. These were sung as "lining out" songs, in a lingering soulful way. One of the songs they sang was Amazing Grace. She wrote some songs, including one on the effects of strip mining in Kentucky. "My… read more
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| 3 | Play on youtube | O Love Is Teasin' |
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| 8 | Play on youtube | The Hangman Song |
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| 10 | One Morning In May - Another Version |
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