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Ranked #1982 of The Greatest Artists
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Country: US

Born: 1930

Died: 2008

Odetta

Odetta was an American singer and guitarist who died in 2008, known for a powerful contralto voice and spare, expressive arrangements of traditional folk, blues, and spirituals. Her interpretations of roots material and commanding stage presence made her a notable figure in the mid-20th century folk revival and connected her work with the civil rights movement; her focus on storytelling and communal songs also influenced younger folk performers.

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1 Take This Hammer