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Dear Jean, artists celebrate Jean Ritchie

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Dear Jean

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artists celebrate Jean Ritchie

Kentuckian Jean Ritchie was born in 1922 and was immersed in the traditional songs of the area. She taught music to children in New York where she befriended Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, and Oscar Brand. She recorded several albums in the '50s and wrote songs that were recorded by Johnny Cash, Judy Collins, and Linda Ronstadt. Her songwriting has helped preserve the music traditions of Kentucky. Now her music is being covered by her fans and admirers as a thank you for her years of inspiration

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