May Singhi Breen
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May Singhi Breen (née May W. Singhi ; February 24, 1891, New York City – 19 December 1970, New York City) was an American composer, arranger, and ukulelist, who became known as "The Original Ukulele Lady."[2] Her work in the music publishing business spanned several decades. Breen was the driving force in getting the ukulele accepted as a musical instrument by the American Federation of Musicians. In 2000, she became the first woman inducted into the Ukulele Hall of Fame.[3]
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Also known as | Ukulele Lady |
Born | February 24, 1891 New York City |
Died | December 19, 1970 Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune, New Jersey[1] |
Genres | Jazz, blues, rock, Hawaiian |
Instrument(s) | Ukulele |
Labels | Victor Records |
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