Ella Jenkins, the "first lady of children's music," died at 100, leaving a legacy of 39 albums and a Grammy.
Ella Jenkins, known as the "first lady of children's music," passed away at age 100 in her Chicago home. Over her nearly 70-year career, Jenkins recorded 39 albums and influenced generations with her call-and-response style songs like "You'll Sing a Song and I'll Sing a Song." Jenkins, who had no formal training, is celebrated for her contributions to children's music and received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004.
November 10, 2024
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