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Known to the world as "Mama Cass," Cass Elliot was born Ellen Naomi Cohen on September 19, 1941, in Baltimore, Maryland. Her culturally rich upbringing—both parents were involved in the arts—fostered her early love for music. After her teenage years, Elliot began her musical career in folk groups, eventually joining forces with the members of The Mamas and the Papas.