Good to know, thanks so much. I think much of what I do is grounded in being entirely self taught (on dulcimer), at some distance from the mainstream dulcimer community. It's great to have so many really knowledgeable people like you from whom to learn.
When my vocalist friend Victoria and I were planning to do a set of songs together, I shared some Jean Ritchie recordings with her. I've thought we might do some of her songs together. Victoria has an operatic voice, but she's done musical theater, too, and she has great diction, expression, and rhythm. Not all classical singers have her diction and rhythm.