Odetta
American singer, guitarist, songwriter, and human rights activist, who was an important figure in the American folk music revival of the 1950s and '60s. Her musical repertoire consisted largely of American folk music, blues, jazz, and spirituals. She was an important influence on many musicians including Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Mavis Staples, Harry Belafonte, Carly Simon and Janis Joplin. Real Name: Odetta Holmes Born: 31 December 1930 in Birmingham, AL, USA Born: 2 December 2008 in New York City, NY, USA
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