Ella Jenkins, the prolific musician, educator, and entertainer known as the “First Lady of Children’s Folk Song,” has died.

It's the 41st year for the series, with five concerts by nationally known folk and bluegrass artists with optional ...

The African American folk singer and songwriter had decades-long career as a children's entertainer, and made a global impact ...

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American Folk Singer and founding member of Old Crow Medicine Show. Wrote Lily Rose’s RIAA Gold-certified single “Villian,” along with songs recorded by Jon Pardi, Chayce Beckham ...

He began his professional career barely out of high school, on the road as a full-time working musician with his older ...

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From Chicago’s south side to global influence Growing up surrounded by the rich musical traditions of Chicago‘s African American community, Jenkins developed a distinctive style that would ...

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Join NCPR host Mike Alzo on North Country Public Radio for an hour of the best traditional and contemporary folk music.