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.

For:folk music fans, Appalachian music researchers, dulcimer players, roots-music listeners

 The versions of this song, which our Jean was the first to record, are countless. Hers is perhaps the most beautiful... crystalline voice, the deep echo of the dulcimer, the battle between grace and dust... And that text that seems like a tarot reading... the king, the queen, life, death, the knight, the musician, the mime... Jean Ritchie, "mother of folk"...

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