Ella Jenkins
American folk singer (born 1924) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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] Her album, Multicultural Children's Songs (1995), has long been the most popular Smithsonian Folkways release. She has appeared on numerous children's television programs and in 2004, she received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.[2]
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Born | (1924-08-06) August 6, 1924 (age 99) St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
Origin | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Genres | Folk, children's music |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, actress |
Instruments | Ukulele, harmonica |
Years active | 1956–present |
Labels | Folkways Records Smithsonian Folkways |
Website | www |
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