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National Treasure: Sing a Song With Ella Jenkins, the Beloved First Lady of Children’s Music
National Treasure: Sing a Song With Ella Jenkins, the Beloved First Lady of Children’s Music Discover how Ella Jenkins' joyful songs and storytelling have inspired generations of young listeners ...
Ella Jenkins, "First Lady of Children's Music," dies at 100
Jenkins' albums also included traditional songs from cultures around the country and the world. "Ella Jenkins is one of the ...
Chicago Parent9d
Celebrating Ella Jenkins’ Folk Songs at South Shore Branch
These indoor mini spots in Chicago and the suburbs make the game so much more fun with glow-in-the-dark experiences, fun themes and more. Discover hands-on exhibits, marine life encounters, and family ...
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Meet the Woman Who Transformed Children’s Music
Starting in the 1950s, Ella Jenkins, a self-taught musician ... collecting diverse musical customs and integrating them into her songs for kids. Jenkins passed away recently at age 100.
Ella Jenkins, ‘The First Lady of Children's Folk Song,' Dies at 100
Ella Louise Jenkins, celebrated as the "First Lady of the Children's Folk Song," passed away on Nov. 9 at the age of 100. A ...