I spent a whole lot of time during the holidays looking for a nice Applachiany Christmas album that I could have in the background as I racked up VISA bills. I tried a variety (Mark O'Connor and others) but none were really authentic, not acoustic wallpaper, and worth it I wandered around on Mudcat (THE SOURCE OF TRUTH), and then it hit me by osmosis. Fool that I was, I had forgotten about "Kentucky Christmas" -- Jean Ritchie and friends and family. Ordered it, and been listening to it with delight, though Christmas is over. You could stash this recommendation for next Christmas, or don't wait.....
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