Wednesday, August 7, 2024

August 6 - Ella Jenkins (The Musical Birthday Series, 6th Annual Cycle)

Previous posts for August 6th are here: Barbara Strozzi (2019), Ernesto Lecuona (2020), Leland Smith (2021). Jean-Baptiste Lully fils (2022), and Mortimer Wilson (2023)

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Ella Jenkins (b. 6 August 1924) is an American singer-songwriter who has been a leading performer of folk and children's music.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Call and Response


Jenkins' favorite people are children. – Wikipedia


Children are her favorite folks,

And music is a way to coax

The youngsters, whether shy or loud,

To get together as a crowd.

And use their voices, make some noise

As happy, healthy girls and boys.

 

 

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