Ella Jenkins
American folk singer (1924–2024)
Ella Louise Jenkins (August 6, 1924 – November 9, 2024) was an American singer-songwriter. She was called "The First Lady of the Children's Folk Song". She was a leading performer of folk and children's music.
Jenkins was born into an African American family in St. Louis, Missouri in 1924. She died on November 9, 2024 at an assisted living facility in Chicago at the age of 100.[1]
References
change- ↑ Trotter, LeeAnn (November 10, 2024). "Legendary Chicago singer-songwriter Ella Jenkins passes away at 100". NBC Chicago. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
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