Ella Jenkins
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. 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.
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| Born | August 6, 1924 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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