| Source | WBEZ |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Sept. 16, 2026, 5:01 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Sept. 16, 2026, 5:01 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wbez.org/curious-city/2026/09/16/how-ella-jenkins-chicago-childhood-shaped-her-iconic-childrens-music |
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_Editor’s note: This story first published on February 11, 2026,_
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