The Last Word: Odetta | The New York Times

[@165Dash]

IMO...the most under-appreciated...by the general listening public...musician to come out of the folk scene of the 50s. One of the most amazing voices of any genre of the 20th Century. Although most often associated with protest and civil rights ballads Odetta could give me chills just singing a grocery shopping list. Super smart, super skilled, super range.

[@superdiva1189]

I had the pleasure to meet Odetta in Germany in the 80/90´s.. We were both artist, and both born in Ala..She was much older than I but she shared her wisdom and we shared a lot of laughs..The last time I saw her, she was in Frankfurt and she was being Odetta backstage..those who knew her knew she was a woman of many moods,and I loved and respected her for all of them.RIP

[@martinwagner7361]

Still heard her sing in her 80ies around 2005 in Germany.....awesome Lady...🥰😘👌

[@rachelnuku3170]

what a voice!thank you to the person who encouraged her to sing

[@mjw12345]

Just wish she'd have named the teacher. I see many videos extolling who nurtured them, don't name them. It would be rather nice for their family, their children. For Odetta, likely a white teacher considering the vile times including LA (even now).

[@mattelboy]

This was on the NY Times video website but is not currently available . Glad to see it back. A great interview.

[@honeycombsound2470]

The Queen of American Folk Music 🎶🎵

[@oldbeatpete]

awesome artist!

[@jennyjang5276]

She is a great artist, great woman, and a great Ameican. I respect and love her. From South Korea.

[@harleyspringer1]

what a intellectual person with power in her speech and power in her sound !

[@dcortez57]

I love that "early in the morning" is playing throughout this.

[@lisagarden]

THIS IS a fantastic and well done interview. I hope that it gets more hits, more people need to see this. Much appreciation for this talented and powerful woman and artist.

[@antoniomaria2171]

Odetta, The Dame for ever!

[@califiasrevenge77]

long live odetta! viva!

[@esti0esti]

@JavonnasMarie The song at 4:36 is "Early in the Morning" a prison song recorded by ethnomusicologist Alan Lomax at Parchman Farm Penitentiary, February 9 1948. Sung by prisoners : '22', Little Red, Tangle Eye and Hard Hair, with double cutting axes. From : Prison Songs. Volume 1 : Murderous Home (Rounder Records CD 1714)

[@SaskiaCornell]

I will always love you sweet Odetta..... Saskia

[@esti0esti]

@JavonnasMarie The song "Early in the Morning" is also included on a compilation CD from the Alan Lomax collection, called "The Land Where The Blues Began" (Rounder CD 82161-1861-2) which accompanies the book by Alan Lomax of the same name. Alan Lomax dedicated his life to recording and saving this music for posterity. Enjoy x

[@kennethtucky1955]

Is there an album with her singing the prison songs, like this at 6:17, with just the Capella?

[@BonIver49]

Does anyone know where I can find the whole performance that begins at about :30? Thanks

[@JavonnasMarie]

Could anybody tell what the song which begins at 4:36 is? Thanks.

[@claudiasbio]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@net60man]

Some woman when I first meet her. In her music

[@JavonnasMarie]

@esti0esti Thanks a lot, esti0esti.

[@hansvancoby]

Who is the interviewer? Sounds like someone from Toy Story?

[@ShikataGaNai100]

She was the inspiration for Bonnie Raitt.

[@mjw12345]

Just wish she'd have named the teacher. I see many videos extolling who nurtured them, don't name them. It would be rather nice for their family, their children. For Odetta, likely a white teacher considering the vile times including LA (even now).