Ella Jenkins

photo by Bernadelle Richter ,https://ellajenkins.com/about.html

American singer and songwriter · August 6, 1924 – November 9, 2024 ·
Folk · Children’s Music

Fast Facts

• Ella Jenkins is called the “First Lady of the Children’s Folk Song.”
• She did not receive formal musical training as a child, but was surrounded by music in her family and her community.
• Her songs include nursery rhymes, bilingual songs, African-American folk songs, rhythmic chants, and original songs.
• In her performances, Ella Jenkins promotes group participation through call and response singing.
• Ella Jenkins has released 39 albums and has performed on all seven continents.
• She has received many awards for her music, including the Grammy Association Lifetime Achievement award.
• Ella Jenkins celebrated her 100th birthday on August 6, 2024.