Ella Jenkins, “First Lady of Children’s Folk Song,” Dies at 100
Ella Jenkins, the prolific musician, educator, and entertainer known as the “First Lady of Children’s Folk Song,” has died.
Ella Jenkins, celebrated songwriter and 'First Lady of Children's Music,' dies at 100
Ella Jenkins, the prolific, multigenerational musical pioneer who became known as the "First Lady of Children's Music," died ...
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Beloved children’s music pioneer Ella Jenkins dies at 100
Jenkins developed a distinctive style that would revolutionize children’s music education. Her self-taught musicianship, deeply rooted in gospel, folk and playground rhythms, created a bridge between ...