Luminaries from the folk music world honored living legend Odetta, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, with a special tribute and concert on March 24.
The World Folk Music Association’s 22nd Annual Benefit Concert, held at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and
Among those participating live on-stage in the festivities were David Amram, Oscar Brand, Carolyn Hester, Janis Ian, Marie Knight, Donal Leace, Madeleine Peyroux, Josh White, Jr. and Jesse Winchester. A large TV screen beamed images of performers who were unable to attend in person – including Eric Anderson, Harry Belafonte, Bob Dylan (on whom Odetta was a major influence),Roger McGuinn, Peter, Paul & Mary, Tom Rush, Pete Seeger, Sweet Honey in the Rock, and Wavy Gravy. Film highlights of Odetta’s life and career were also screened, along with a clip from the movie “Hairspray,” in which Pia Zadora and her friends want to be like Odetta.
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