ArloNet • Blundervibes for Odetta

JohnC · **Posted:** Mon Dec 01, 2008 11:27 pm

Odetta is seriously ill in a NYC hospital. Keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2008/de ... ey-failure

Ceashel · **Posted:** Tue Dec 02, 2008 12:26 am

Blundervibes are there from here. I believe that she will sing at the inauguration.

JohnC · **Posted:** Tue Dec 02, 2008 2:12 am

I believe she will too. Reg and I saw Odetta perform (with Pete) this past spring and although she was in a wheelchair she sat ramrod straight and her powerful voice was not diminished at all. I remember vividly her hands, long, thin fingers, delicate yet strong. She always struck me as having almost a regal bearing, truly a queen.

Cheryl Harrell · **Posted:** Tue Dec 02, 2008 4:28 am

So sorry to hear about her. Prayers just said for her & Obama too...

mgrover · **Posted:** Tue Dec 02, 2008 6:13 pm

Odetta Trivia Question: what art gallery did Odetta play in the Berkshires (Lenox) in the early '60s? Winner gets the "Old As Dirt Award" and subscription. Love you O. We'll hear you singing wherever you are. mike

she · **Joined:** May 30, 2008 **Posts:** 33 **Location:** Maine

Wow I didn't know that about Odetta. Thanks for posting she is one awesome lady. Prayers and vibes to her
She

Brigitte · **Posted:** Wed Dec 03, 2008 7:32 am

Blundervibes form here to odetta. I hope she will be up and better soon.

she · **Joined:** May 30, 2008 **Posts:** 33 **Location:** Maine

I was listening to NPR on my way to work and heard that Odetta has passed away. A very sad day for folkies everywhere. Prayers and vibes to all her family and friends. NPR played her Amazing Grace at the end of their story so beautiful.
She

PSBeaty · **Joined:** Oct 18, 2004 **Posts:** 2251

never know what to say, what a voice!

RegFaith · **Posted:** Wed Dec 03, 2008 9:50 am

I hadn't heard of her passing until I got to work. I copied this for you all. She was magnificent. I am so glad I got to see her. She was life changing. Such a combination of strength and beauty.

The New York Times
Tuesday, December 2, 2008 -- 11:48 PM ET
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Odetta, Freedom's Voice, Dies at 77

Odetta, the singer whose deep voice wove together the strongest songs of American folk music and the civil rights movement, died on Tuesday. She was 77.

Read More:
http://www.nytimes.com/?emc=na

guitarman · **Posted:** Wed Dec 03, 2008 10:44 am

What a wonderfull woman , and what a voice ! Rest in peace Odetta .

Wyldflower · **Posted:** Wed Dec 03, 2008 12:20 pm

Thank you, Odetta, for being such an inspiration to all. Rest well, you deserve it.

Heaven is a richer place today.

kj · **Posted:** Wed Dec 03, 2008 1:13 pm

we will miss her...

yet her passing made me think of the wonderful music there will be in wherever we go...

DRR · **Joined:** Feb 19, 2008 **Posts:** 560

May she rest in peace.

Cheryl Harrell · **Posted:** Thu Dec 04, 2008 8:44 am

I was rooting for her to make it. So sorry to hear this...

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