Jennifer Rose is a true folk singer who learned her songs as she learned to speak growing up in the small town of Berea, Kentucky. As an educated performer with a degree in vocal music from Berea College, Jennifer unites her heritage with her classical training to give listeners an experience of the true integrity of Appalachian singing. Her strong, clear soprano voice and sparkling personality continue to mesmerize audiences and the harmony her daughters sing adds beauty to beauty. Her eleven recordings have played in thousands of households around the world and countless fans have attended her concerts in person over her 25+ year performance career.

Jennifer’s training in dance from an early age inspired her to share traditional dance with anyone who was interested – especially young people. She is hailed as one of Kentucky’s best dance educators, and has published two manuals for teachers. She is Director of the Berea Festival Dancers, a teen folk dance group that she and her friends started when they were in high school back in 1984.

Gardening and home cooking are skills passed down through generations in Jennifer’s family, and according to family lore, her mother’s ancestor, “Ma Riggs,” was quite the herbalist and healer in her community. Jennifer recently took that heritage a step further by earning a diploma in Practical Homeopathy. She now takes clients and teaches classes both online and in person from her home at Happiness Hills.

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