"Ella Jenkins' magic, I think, is her simplicity," Dies said. "The first time I met her, I asked her, 'What would you like to do with the African American community,' and the first thing she said ...

Ella Jenkins, a prolific and internationally known singer, songwriter and performer who earned the nickname the “First Lady of Children’s Music,” has died at 100.

CHICAGO (CBS) --Chicago singer and songwriter Ella Jenkins, known as the "First Lady of Children's Music," has died at the age of 100. Jenkins, a children's folk singer whose career spanned more ...

Ella Jenkins, known for writing children's songs like 'Miss Mary Mack,' died at the age of 100 in Chicago after more than 60 years making music. ... Quincy Jones dies at 91, ...

Ella Jenkins, first lady of children's music, dies at 100 You may have grown up hearing one of her signature tunes, like "You'll Sing A Song and I'll Sing A Song." "Morning Edition" looks back on ...