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Interviewing Jean Ritchie

BROADCAST: Apr. 3, 1981 | DURATION: 00:40:31

Synopsis

The folk singer and dulcimer player describes her upbringing in Kentucky, how she came to learn about Appalachian folk traditions, and the links between American, English, and Irish songs and hymns.

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
 

Details

Broadcast Date
Apr. 3, 1981

Duration
40 minutes, 31 seconds

Topics

Music - Folk Music Music

People

Musicians

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Ritchie, Jean, 1922-2015---Interviews Folk singers--United States. Folk music--United States Audiotapes Radio programs Ritchie, Jean, 1922-2015,-- interviewee

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