Birthdate: December 31, 1930
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Died: December 2, 2008
Odetta, known as “The Voice of the Civil Rights Movement,” was a highly influential American singer specializing in folk music, blues, jazz, and spirituals. She played a pivotal role in the folk music revival of the 1950s and 1960s, serving as an inspiration to renowned artists such as Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Mavis Staples, and Janis Joplin. Beyond music, she had a significant impact, earning admiration from prominent figures like Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr. Time magazine even recognized her rendition of “Take This Hammer” as one of the 100 Greatest Popular Songs.
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