cELLAbration

Various Artists SFW45059

Ella Jenkins, "The First Lady of Children's Music," has made dozens of Folkways recordings and earned countless awards in a 50-year career, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from The Recording Academy. On this album, some of today's finest folk and children's performers pay tribute to Ella Jenkins with sparkling new renditions of her timeless repertoire. Styles including folk, salsa, country-western, Dixieland, old-time string band, ragtime, and mariachi all come together with a wonderful chidren's chorus to honor Ella in the best way possible. Prepare to sing along! 18 tracks. 44 minutes.
Year of Recording 2004
Record Label Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
Source Archive Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
Credits Produced by Cathy Fink Mary Marxer ; Liner Notes by Cathy Fink D.A. Sonneborn ; Mastered by Pete Reinigers ; Design by Rip Bang Pictures Inc. ; Cover artwork by Dick Bangham