Ella Jenkins, 1st lady of children’s music, dies

Ella Jenkins, 'first lady' of children's music, remembered for championing social justice through song
The African American folk singer and songwriter had decades-long career as a children's entertainer, and made a global impact through her interactive performances.
Ella Jenkins, the First Lady of Children's Music, Dead at 100
Ella Jenkins, the Chicago-based singer and songwriter renowned as the “First Lady of Children’s Music,” has passed away at the age of 100. Jenkins died peacefully on Saturday at the senior living facility in Uptown where she lived.
Legendary Singer-Songwriter Ella Jenkins Has Died
Ella Jenkins, the legendary singer-songwriter known as the “First Lady of Children’s Music,” has died. John Smith, associate director of Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, the label that released all 39 of her albums,
Legendary Chicago children’s singer Ella Jenkins dies at 100
Ella Jenkins entertained young audiences for over 60 years and showed how music can be a powerful source of learning and connection.
Beloved children’s music pioneer Ella Jenkins dies at 100
Young children in a classroom (Photo credit: Shutterstock.com / Ground Picture) Ella Jenkins, whose revolutionary approach to children‘s music transformed how generations learned through song, has died on Nov. 9 at 100. Her groundbreaking career with ...
Legendary Chicago singer-songwriter Ella Jenkins passes away at 100
Singer-songwriter Ella Jenkins, a Chicago-native who had delighted children with her incredible music for decades, has passed away at the age of 100, her publicist announced.
Legendary folk artist Ella Jenkins passes away aged 100
Ella Jenkins, the musician dubbed the 'First Lady of Children's Folk Song', sadly passed away on November 9th at age 100.
Ella Jenkins, the first lady of children’s music, dies at 100
Ella Jenkins, the woman who popularized childhood classics like “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad,” died on 9. After […]
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 Saturday.
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 visionary in children's music, Jenkins revolutionized the genre, introducing young audiences to a wealth of global musical traditions and promoting inclusivity through her songs.
Ella Jenkins, "First Lady of Children's Music," dies at 100
Chicago singer and songwriter Ella Jenkins, known as the "First Lady of Children's Music," has died at the age of 100.
Ella Jenkins Has Died: ‘The First Lady Of Children’s Music’ Was 100
Ella Jenkins, a singer-songwriter known as the “first lady of children’s music,” has died. She was 100. According to NPR, ...
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Ella Jenkins, the first lady of children's music, has died at 100
Jenkins, whose signature tune was "You'll Sing A Song," received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and was known worldwide ...