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The First Lady of Children's Music

Chicago's Ella Jenkins has been writing and performing music for children since the 1950s.

09/28/2014 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

The First Lady of Children's Music

Clip: 9/28/2014 | 6m 12sVideo has Closed Captions

Chicago's Ella Jenkins has been writing and performing music for children since the 1950s.

Chicago's Ella Jenkins has been writing and performing music for children since the 1950s. She turned 90 recently, and Jay Shefsky has a portrait of the beloved and influential artist.

09/28/2014 | Rating NR

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