Odetta

Does Odetta Dead or Alive?

As per our current Database, Odetta is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020).

🎂 Odetta - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

Currently, Odetta is 93 years, 10 months and 21 days old. Odetta will celebrate 94rd birthday on a Tuesday 31st of December 2024. Below we countdown to Odetta upcoming birthday.

🌙 Zodiac

Odetta’s zodiac sign is Capricorn. According to astrologers, Capricorn is a sign that represents time and responsibility, and its representatives are traditional and often very serious by nature. These individuals possess an inner state of independence that enables significant progress both in their personal and professional lives. They are masters of self-control and have the ability to lead the way, make solid and realistic plans, and manage many people who work for them at any time. They will learn from their mistakes and get to the top based solely on their experience and expertise.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Odetta was born in the Year of the Horse. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Horse love to roam free. They’re energetic, self-reliant, money-wise, and they enjoy traveling, love and intimacy. They’re great at seducing, sharp-witted, impatient and sometimes seen as a drifter. Compatible with Dog or Tiger.

About

Folk and blues singer whose song "Take This Hammer" was included in Time's All-Time 100 Songs list.

Before Fame

She started being trained to be an opera singer when she was thirteen, later going on to join the Hollywood Turnabout Puppet Theatre.

Trivia

She is considered the voice of the Civil Rights Movement due to her dedication to the rights of African Americans.

Family Life

Her first husband was Gary Shead, but she remarried Don Gordon in 1959, and then Louisiana Red in 1977.

Associated With

Odetta's memorial service was flush with tributes, including one from Maya Angelou.

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