![]() She is the author of four books: The Swapping Song Book (1952), A Garland of Mountain Song (1953), Singing Family of the Cumberlands (1954), and From Fair to Fair (Spring, 1960). She has recorded many songs from her vast repertoire for the Library of Congress and the BBC archives as well as another record for Tradition: AMERICAN FOLK TALES AND SONGS, TLP 1011. She has appeared on television and radio and has given numerous recitals and lecture-concerts throughout the United States and the British Isles. ![]() As a member of "the singing Ritchie's of Kentucky" whose talents brought many folksong collectors to their door (including the renowned Cecil Sharp), Jean was brought up in one of the richest musical traditions in the world. JEAN RITCHIE is undoubtedly America's best known traditional folk singer. ![]() Holly Bears a Berry (Holly Bears the Berry).Cherry Tree Carol (Cherry Tree of Cumberlands). ![]()
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