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Ruth WelcomeRuth Welcome Ruth Welcome Musical artist Ruth Anneliese Welcome (April 24, 1919 – March 6, 2005)[1] was a German-born American zither player. During her 30-year career (1945-1975) she distinguished herself as America's only professional zitherist, and, as a recording artist for Capitol Records, producing 18 albums and several singles. Quick facts Born, Died ... Ruth Welcome Born (1919-04-24)April 24, 1919 Germany Died March 6, 2005(2005-03-06) (aged 85) Peoria, AZ Genres Easy Listening, Light Jazz Occupation(s) Musician, Recording Artist Instrument Zither Years active 1953–1975 Labels Capitol Close Background and career Welcome learned to play zither as a child, and was familiar with the instrument at age 8, when in 1927, her family emigrated to the United States and settled in New… (Source: Wikipedia)
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