From NPR
You may have grown up hearing one of Ella Jenkins' signature tunes, like "You'll Sing A Song and I'll Sing A Song." And you may have then played her music for your own children. Jenkins, who was known as "the first lady of children's music," died on Saturday at her residence in Chicago. She was 100.
Her death was confirmed by John Smith, associate director of Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, her longtime record label. She recorded 39 albums for Folkways, according to a statement from the label, over a career that spanned nearly 70 years.
Jenkins was inspired by a lot of things — the folk tradition, the civil rights movement, the church.
8 comments:
RIP
Don't make them like that anymore when playing instruments were staple in the household 💯
Rest in Peace 🕊️ 💐🌹🌹🌹
RIP Miss Jenkins.
REST WELL, MS. JENKINS.
R.I.P. GOD MOTHER.
Rest in Heavenly Peace. I remember her on TV shows and singing along. She will be missed. 😞💕🪽
RIP, dear sister.
Rest in Peace sweet lady. Your light touched so many! Your legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew you. Comfort and condolences to your loved ones 🙏🏿🦋💐💞
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