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Ella Jenkins (born August 6, 1924) is an American folk singer and actress. Dubbed "The First Lady of the Children's Folk Song" by the Wisconsin State Journal , she has been a leading performer of children's music for over 50 years. [1]
Ella Jenkins. Through more than 70 years of groundbreaking efforts, Ella Jenkins, aptly nicknamed the “First Lady of Children’s Music,” laid the groundwork for the field of children’s music and inspired generations of children’s music leaders who have followed in her footsteps.
Dec 5, 2012 · Watch Ella Jenkins' performance of "Who Fed the Chickens?" from the Ella Jenkins Live at the Smithsonian DVD. Recorded with children from the Smithsonian Ins...
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Aug 5, 2002 · Learn about Ella Jenkins, the first lady of children's folk song, who composed and performed music for young people around the world. Discover her achievements, awards, and albums from the Smithsonian Folkways Records.
Learn about Ella Jenkins, a Grammy winner and a pioneer of children's music, who blends gospel, blues, Latin and nursery rhymes. Read her interview about her musical influences, style and love of kids.
Jun 19, 2017 · Learn about Ella Jenkins, the "First Lady of Children's Music" who created and performed songs for children for over 50 years. She drew on African-American traditions, folk songs, and her own creativity to inspire generations of musicians and educators.
Learn about Ella Jenkins, a pioneer of interactive and multicultural music for children, who has performed and recorded for over 50 years. Explore her albums, awards, influences, and legacy on Smithsonian Folkways Recordings.
