jean ritchie sings blackwaters

Awesome! I was born in Middlesboro and raised in Harlan. Oh my, what the mining has done to us all!

i know, i hate the saying "coal keeps the lights on" because no one asks "at what cost?" the coal companies have created this culture that doesn't even seem to mind the death and destruction they create. its no wonder they call this area cancer vally

Jean, i'm related to the Nobles, and the Halls. My grandma was Rayma S. Thompson. My mom and her were from Clear Creek. I just want to know if you can confirm our relation?

My grandmother always used to talk about Jean Ritchie before she died, and now after some research, I have figured out I am related to Jean Ritchie. She is my grandmother's cousin, which would make her my second cousin once removed, I think? I don't know, it's pretty awesome. The kentucky side of my family is full of musicians.

I saw her perform this today at the NJ Folk festival and was deeply moved by her and her song.

Nobody tells it like Jean Ritchie! I keep learning and learning from her wonderful musical/poetry examples throughout the decades... her work and knowledge are just so rich, and always inspiring.

Jean Ritchey and Edward Abbey would have gotten along well.

Can someone translate this, Ivikas? Jean

Děkuji za úžasný zážitek. Když se zaposlouchám do téhe muziky, zapomínám na okolní svět. Thank you.
Vlkas

This song is beautiful. I especially like the pictures behind it- very fitting.