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Claire Ruth and Group at Babe Ruth Memorial Mass photograph, 1949 August 16
Breen, Singhi Mary, 1891-1970
Claire Ruth and Group at Babe Ruth Memorial Mass photograph, 1949 August 16
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Breen, Singhi Mary, 1891-1970

Biography"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]"--Wikipedia, 2022