Odetta Holmes (December 31, 1930 – December 2, 2008), [1][2] known mononymously as Odetta, was an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Referred to as "The Voice of the Civil Rights Movement …

Odetta, American folk singer who was noted especially for her versions of spirituals and who became for many the voice of the civil rights movement of the early 1960s. Her albums included Odetta Sings …

Sep 19, 2025 · Jefferson County native Odetta Holmes Felious Gorden (1930-2008), known simply as “Odetta,” was an influential and highly regarded folk singer in the latter decades of the twentieth …

Jan 25, 2010 · Odetta is one of the most influential artists of the 20th Century. By combining the power and grace of an opera singer with the earthiness of a blues singer ...

Feb 24, 2022 · Odetta was the secret-agent contralto, amplifying a history of pain others were using for sing-alongs. Once back in Los Angeles, Odetta began to build her project.

A dynamic force in the American folk music scene for decades, Odetta Holmes was born in Birmingham in 1930. Her father died when she was young, and she assumed her stepfather's surname when her …

Odetta was born on 31 December 1930 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. She was an actress, known for Everything Must Go (2010), Mudbound (2017) and Sanctuary (1961). She was married to Louisiana …

Odetta Holmes, known as Odetta, was an American singer, often referred to as "The Voice of the Civil Rights Movement". Her musical repertoire consisted largely of American folk music, blues,...

Odetta, who was once married to blues singer Louisiana Red, enchanted audiences with her magnetic stage presence and powerful voice, captivating listeners whether singing solo or collaborating with …

Odetta discography ... Odetta 's discography is large and diverse, covering over 50 years and many record labels. ** denotes Grammy nomination. *** denotes Grammy Winner