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Jean Ritchie

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Forfolk music fans, appalachian music researchers, dulcimer players, roots-music listeners
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American folk singer, Appalachian dulcimer player and song-collector from Kentucky, known for preserving and recording traditional Appalachian songs including "Nottamun Town."

Born May 8, 1922 in Viper, Kentucky; died June 1, 2015. Noted performer, field collector of Appalachian songs and longtime exponent of the mountain dulcimer.

A single DeBaser review praises Jean Ritchie's crystalline voice and dulcimer accompaniment on her recording of the Appalachian ballad "Nottamun Town." The review frames Ritchie as a collector and preserver of Kentucky/Appalachian song traditions. It emphasizes mystery and the evocative, timeless quality of the performance.

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