 Jean Ritchie, Appalachian folk singer, 1950. Image by Associated Press, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Jean RitchieJean Ritchie Jean Ritchie American folk singer, songwriter and musician (1922–2015) Jean Ruth Ritchie (December 8, 1922 – June 1, 2015) was an American folk singer, songwriter, and Appalachian dulcimer player,[1] called by some the "Mother of Folk".[2] In her youth she learned hundreds of folk songs in the traditional way (orally, from her family and community), many of which were Appalachian variants of centuries-old British, Scottish and Irish songs, including dozens of Child Ballads.[3][4] In adulthood, she shared these songs with wide audiences,[5] as well as writing some of her own songs using traditional foundations.[4] Quick facts Born, Died ... Jean Ritchie Ritchie playing the dulcimer, c. 1950s Born Jean Ruth Ritchie (1922-12-08)December 8, 1922 Viper, Kentucky, U.S. Died… (Source: Wikipedia)
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