Friday, December 05, 2008
Odetta Holmes: 1930-2008
I do not know much of this famous singer, except that she was much loved and appreciated by many for her contributions to folk music and the civil rights movement. The NYT obit is here.
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The first one to weep when Odetta died was God.....I followed close behind.
You can get to know her still and you;ll never regret a second of time spent doing so.....go to youtube.....click on that midnight express and she'll take you to wonderful places(and add a sparkle extra to your soul)
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