Jean Ritchie United States

Biography

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.

Popular Songs

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  Gypsy Laddie

  British Traditional Ballads in the Southern Mountains, Volume 1

  114 BPM
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  Goin' to Boston

  Marching Across the Green Grass and Other American Children's Game Songs

  115 BPM
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  Shady Grove

  Marching Across the Green Grass and Other American Children's Game Songs

  120 BPM
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  Kitty Alone

  Children's Songs and Games From the Southern Mountains

  48 BPM
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  Who Killed Cock Robin?

  Children's Songs and Games From the Southern Mountains

  97 BPM

Discography

Marching Across the Green Grass and Other American Children's Game Songs

1968

British Traditional Ballads in the Southern Mountains, Volume 1

1960

Children's Songs and Games From the Southern Mountains

1957