May Singhi Breen

b.: February 24, 1891 (New York City, NY, U.S.) d.: December 19, 1970 (New York City, NY, U.S.) 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. Wife of Peter de Rose.