S1E6 – Ella Fitzgerald: The First Lady of Song

By Lucy Kaplan, Podcaster

April 27, 2026

Ella Fitzgerald is largely considered one of the best jazz singers of all time, and with good reason. With more accolades and award-winning albums under her belt that can be reasonably listed, Fitzgerald is truly a one-of-a-kind artist. Tune in to hear host Lucy Kaplan (‘26) discuss Fitzgerald’s incredible musical career, her honorary doctorates, her service work, her tumultuous childhood, her sheer amount of Grammys and more.

About the Contributor

Lucy Kaplan, Podcaster

Lucy Kaplan joined the Oracle in 2025 as a podcaster to share her love of American history through her podcast Remember The Ladies. Besides history, Lucy also loves reading, acting, robotics, listening to music and spending time with her little sister. Lucy graduated in 2026.

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Catherine • Apr 28, 2026 at 4:46 pm

Wow! I didn’t know her career spanned over 6 decades!


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