Legendary Chicago children’s singer Ella Jenkins 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, dies at 100
Ella Jenkins, the woman who popularized childhood classics like “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad,” died on 9. After […]
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.
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.
Ella Jenkins, 'First Lady of Children's Music,' dies at 100 as fans lament singer-songwriter's death
Known as the "First Lady of Children's Music," Ella Jenkins has died at the age of 100. Her publicist confirmed the news of the singer who wrote memorable children's songs like "Miss Mary Mack", "Did You Feed my Cow?
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.
Beloved children’s music pioneer Ella Jenkins dies at 100
Ella Jenkins, whose revolutionary approach to children's music transformed how generations learned through song, has died on Nov. 9 at 100.
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Legendary Singer-Songwriter Ella Jenkins Has Died
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Ella Jenkins entertained young audiences for over 60 years and showed how music can be a powerful source of learning and ...
Ella Jenkins, first lady of children’s music, dies at 100
Ella Jenkins, a self-taught musician who became known as the first lady of children’s music, writing and performing songs ...
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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 ...