May Singhi Breen, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

May Singhi Breen

American composer, arranger, and ukulelist

Date of Birth: 24-Feb-1891

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 19-Dec-1970

Profession: radio personality, music journalist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About May Singhi Breen

  • 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." 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.

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