Sad news. We are all poorer for her passing, but her magnificent singing, and her courageous commitment to the cause of justice, are legacies which continue to enrich us all. Odetta made a stellar contribution to a wonderful music programme fronted by Harry Belafonte, which was shown on British TV around Christmas time in 1960. (It included the famous "Hole in my Bucket" duet, as well as other items of a more serious nature.) For me, and no doubt for many other Brits, that show was a real ear-opener - if the tape is still available, a re-run of it would be an appropriate gesture. Wassail!
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