Odetta

Odetta (1930–2008) was an American singer, actress and guitarist.

Also recorded as Odetta Holmes; Odetta Gordon.

Overview

Born at Birmingham in 1930, died at New York City in 2008.

In detail

Odetta studied at Los Angeles City College and Belmont High School. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are traditional folk music, jazz blues, country blues and pop music.

Distinctions recorded are National Medal of Arts, War Resisters League Peace Award and Library of Congress Living Legend.

Sources

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“Odetta”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q237633: Odetta
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