Tuesday, May 26, 2026

ODETTA - Sings Ballads And Blues LP 57 w Sings Christmas Spirituals LP

REPOST and ADD ON:  Well, found the Ballads album missing a cover but as a bonus in some other record from the Goodwill so I'm not complaining as great spiritual music.  Last of what I am calling the big three in this week per above two posts.  Per Discogs:  Real Name:  Odetta Felious Holmes

Profile: American singer, guitarist, songwriter, and human rights activist, who was an important figure in the American folk music revival of the 1950s and '60s.

b. December 31, 1930 (Birmingham, AL, USA)

d. December 2, 2008 (New York City, NY, USA)

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.

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