Remembering Ella Jenkins: The First Lady of Children’s Music #tmz #childrensongs #celebrity

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If you don't normally listen to children's music but love timeless tunes, Ella Jenkins has a message for you. …

Born in St. Louis in 1924, Ella’s musical journey began with no formal training—just a ukulele, hand drums, and simple hand claps. …

Over her 70-year career, she recorded 39 albums with Smithsonian Folkways, enchanting generations with her engaging call-and-response songs like You’ll Sing a Song and I’ll Sing a Song and A Neighborhood Is a Friendly Place. …

Ella's performances were a blend of classic nursery rhymes and multicultural melodies, influenced by icons like Cab Calloway. … She was twice nominated for a Grammy and honored with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004. …

Her joyful spirit and simple, heartfelt music created a legacy that will resonate with children and adults alike for years to come. Thank you, Ella Jenkins, for a century of music and joy. …