Folksinger Jean Richie

Mike Perlowin RIP · Post by **Mike Perlowin RIP** » 3 Jun 2015 1:33 am

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/03/arts/ ... 60768&_r=0

RMckee · Post by **RMckee** » 3 Jun 2015 9:47 am

Thanks for posting. I had heard on NPR that she passed away. The ending of an era it would seem. The sad thing is I don't know that we have progressed all that far.

Michael Maddex · Post by **Michael Maddex** » 5 Jun 2015 9:25 am

RIP, Jean. Fly Away.

You made a big difference and you are already missed.

Alan Brookes · Post by **Alan Brookes** » 6 Jun 2015 10:02 am

I'm so sad to hear this. I had shared some interesting discussions with her over the years about the history and design of dulcimers and board zithers. She was a very pleasant lady.

Tom Franke · Post by **Tom Franke** » 7 Jun 2015 2:53 pm

I recently heard her song, "Black Waters" again, and was reminded what a fine writer she could be.

James Taylor · Post by **James Taylor** » 22 Jul 2015 11:23 pm

Yes Mike her contribution to folk music was tremendous and an inspiration to us all . IT would be interesting to know where her UK ancestry began as Rosehearty in Aberdeenshire is credited as the home of the Ritchies and MacRitchies . JAMES TAYLOR