Odetta To Be Inducted Into The Blues Foundation's Hall of Fame in May

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Odetta To Be Inducted Into The Blues Foundation's Hall of Fame in May
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Odetta To Be Inducted Into
The Blues Foundation's Hall of Fame in May
January 10, 2024 - Northport NY -  M.C. Records is proud to announce that the Mother Goddess of Folk Blues, Odetta will be honored at this year's Blues Music Award Ceremony on May 9 and be inducted into their Hall of Fame in Memphis. More information about the Blues Foundation's Blues Hall of Fame can be found here.
 
We were fortunate to release three recordings by Odetta two of three received Grammy nominations. "Blues Everywhere I Go" in 1999 (Traditional Blues) and "Gonna Let It Shine" (Traditional Folk) in 2005. 2001's "Lookin' For A Home," Odetta's Leadbelly Tribute, was nominated for a W.C. Handy Award. I was proud and honored to co-produce all these recordings by Odetta with her musical director, Seth Farber.
 
M.C. Records is planning to release a deluxe, 25th Anniversary Edition "Blues Everywhere I Go" with never before released tracks including one with Dr. John later this year
 
 
                                        You can click the album covers to listen via Spotify.
 
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The following is from The Blues Foundation's press release:

Odetta's remarkable career included performances in Martin Scorsese’s 2003 “Salute to the Blues” concert, Divas film in Clarksdale, Mississippi, and appearances at the Apollo Theater in Harlem and Blues Foundation events. Odetta enchanted audiences with her magnetic stage presence and powerful voice, captivating listeners whether singing solo or collaborating with symphony orchestras, jazz bands, ballet troupes, opera companies, or all-star musical aggregations. Odetta’s commitment to social justice was evident as she sang at historic events like the March on Washington and the Selma, Alabama March, as well as at human rights and anti-war rallies.

 

Throughout her illustrious career, Odetta collaborated with luminaries such as Harry Belafonte, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Nina Simone, Maya Angelou, and Pete Seeger. Her influence extended to artists like Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, Joan Baez, Rhiannon Giddens, Guy Davis, Eric Bibb, and countless others. She passed away in New York on December 2, 2008, leaving behind a legacy that transcends music, resonating in the realms of humanitarianism and education.
                                                                                                      

                              

                   Odetta at Sirius/XM Studios 2005                                            Odetta & Dr. John 1999

 

One of the most complete areas for Odetta is presented by The History Makers. You'll find a complete biography, videos, and audio interviews can be accessed here.