Historical FigureFemale
Odetta
1930 – 2008
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryOdetta Holmes, known mononymously as Odetta, was an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Referred to as "The Voice of the Civil Rights Movement", her musical repertoire consisted largely of American folk music, blues, jazz, and spirituals.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
December 31, 1930
Birmingham
Date of death
December 2, 2008
New York City
Citizenship
United States
Occupations & fields
singeractorguitaristtelevision actorsongwriterrecording artist
Awards & honours
National Medal of ArtsWar Resisters League Peace AwardLibrary of Congress Living Legend
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