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Odetta

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Odetta Holmes, known mononymously as Odetta, was an American singer, songwriter, and actress whose work encompassed American folk music, blues, jazz, and spirituals. She was called "The Voice of the Civil Rights Movement" and influenced key figures of the folk revival of the 1950s and 1960s, including Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Mavis Staples, and Janis Joplin.

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When and where was Odetta born?

Odetta was born on 31 December 1930 in Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.

When did Odetta die?

Odetta died on 2 December 2008 in New York City, U.S.

When was Odetta active?

Odetta was active from 1944 to 2008.

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