Jean Ritchie

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Born
8 December 1922
Born In
Viper, Perry County, Kentucky, United States
Died
1 June 2015 (aged 92)
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 Dear Companion" appeared on the album "Trio" recorded by Linda Ronstadt, Dolly … read more
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… read more
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 o… read more

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1 Play track Mountain Hearth & Home Jubilee
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2 Play track Mountain Hearth & Home One Morning In May - Another Version
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3 Play track Mountain Hearth & Home Cedar Swamp
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4 Mountain Hearth & Home With Kitty I'll Go - Remastered
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5 Play track Mountain Hearth & Home Black Is The Color
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6 Marching Across The Green Grass and Other American Children's Game Songs Shady Grove
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7 Play track One Morning in May (AKA the Nightingale) One Morning in May (AKA the Nightingale)
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8 Play track Mountain Hearth & Home A Short Life Of Trouble
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9 Play track Precious Memories Go Dig My Grave
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10 Play track Mountain Hearth & Home O Love Is Teasin'
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  1. 48,740 listeners

    1 Jan 1952 · 16 tracks

    Singing The Traditional Songs Of Her Kentucky Mountain Family
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  2. 14,013 listeners

    18 Mar 2004 · 37 tracks

    Mountain Hearth & Home
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  3. 3,721 listeners

    31 Dec 1967 · 16 tracks

    Marching Across The Green Grass and Other American Children's Game Songs
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  4. 1,702 listeners

    1 Jan 1961 · 16 tracks

    Jean Ritchie: Ballads from her Appalachian Family Tradition
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