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Prices now are comparable to CD Baby and iTunes where you can also purchase the individual tracks.

You can now purchase Cindy's music as CDs or as individual MP3 downloads. Check out where.
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Music

Cindy is a singer, songwriter and musician whose main instruments includes the hammered dulcimer, fiddle, recorders and guitar. Coming from a childhood steeped in Traditional, Bluegrass and Gospel music, she has been singing and performing most of her life.

Cindy has won numerous awards for her poetry and songs as well as many awards for Hammered Dulcimer competitions.  She has been playing the hammered dulcimer since 1987.  Her effervescent enthusiasm is evident when she plays and teaches and is highly contagious.

She teaches hammered dulcimer, guitar and fiddle privately and in workshops and festivals. The schedule link will take you to a list of both teaching and performing schedules.

If you are interested in booking Cindy as a workshop teacher or are planning on taking one of her classes check out the portfolio link for a list of subjects pertaining to the Hammered Dulcimer or other subjects that she teaches.

Cindy also has an educational based performance which she gives using the instruments mentioned above plus more. The performance consists of a short history and explanation of the instruments as well as a demonstration. The performance also includes singing and audience participation. This is a well recieved and very fun performance that is suitable for all ages. It has worked very well for all types of gatherings.

Are you interested in purchasing Cindy's recordings?

Cindy has recorded 7 albums, 5 of which are available on CD.   These are listed on the recordings page from the store link.  And may be purchased using a printable order form or by using your paypal account.
You may also find downloadable MP3s as individual tracks or as entire CDs at different internet music stores (including iTunes). Try CDbaby.com, and Soundclick.com for immediate purchase. Or, you may contact her for more info on how to obtain any of her recordings by emailing her at CRibet@verizon.net.

She also maintains the NC HD email list which informs recipients on a monthly basis of Hammered Dulcimer related events (workshops, concerts, etc.) taking place mainly in North Carolina but including surrounding areas..  To contact her to be added to the NC HD list or to have an event listed in the letter please email her with your request.

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Art

As an artist and crafts person Cindy Ribet loves rubberstamping, sewing, painting, cloth doll artistry and many other crafts. She has taught beginners sewing classes and craft classes in her home as part of a "small group" outreach ministry with her church, Christian Assembly Church of Durham.

Cindy also does graphic art and photo editing. She designs and duplicates CD covers as well as posters, fliers for musicians and other graphic or photo editing projects. She enjoys photo editing and other forms of digital art which she turns into greeting cards or other art forms.

Gourds are one of her favorite mediums for creating art.
If you are interested in seeing some of the work she has done or if you are a client looking to review your project click on the Art Attack link. You will also be able to view and purchase of her graphic art , gourd art and craft projects from the store.

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Dolls

One of Cindy's many hobbies is collecting antique and vintage dolls which she restores and repairs. She also makes dolls using cloth and various other mediums including gourds, plaster and wood putty. Cindy has won state, national and international challenges (competitions) with her dolls. Most of her dolls are for sale or special orders.
Clicking the doll link will take you to her doll pages. If you are here looking for the latest Maggie Bessie Doll Workshop click here April 2010 Maggie Bessie Doll Workshop

Cindy's Dolls

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