June 3, 201511 yr The accomplished Appalachian singer-songwriter was 92. Link below to excellent obituary in NY Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/03/arts/music/jean-ritchie-who-revived-appalachian-folk-songs-dies-at-92.html?hpw&rref=obituaries&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&module=well-region®ion=bottom-well&WT.nav=bottom-well&_r=0
June 3, 201511 yr A much-deserved Ky Music HOF original inductee whose impact on popular folk and country music today far outsizes her name recognition. I suspect we'll soon have a chance to rewatch the very good KET historical docs about her, which are highly-recommended viewing.
June 4, 201511 yr Author Link to another thoughtful tribute to the late Jean Ritchie. Silas House: Remembering Jean Ritchie, an American treasure, Appalachian hero | NKyTribune
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.