Odetta at the Towne Crier Cafe

Odetta
1930-2008

It is with sorrow that we note the passing of our long-time friend – the legendary Odetta. She was a strong voice of the civil rights movement and an integral part of American Folk Music for over 50 years. She delighted us here at the Towne Crier with her volcanic voice for more than three decades. We considered her folk music royalty. Sadly, she had planned to sing at the inauguration of president Barack Obama. We, here at the Towne Crier, like thousands of others, will miss her and feel fortunate to have known her.

NY Times • Associated Press

Odetta 1930-2008 It is with sorrow that we note the passing of our long-time friend – the legendary Odetta. She was a strong voice of the civil rights movement and an integral part of American Folk Music for over 50 years. She delighted us here at the Towne Crier with her volcanic voice for more than three decades. We considered her folk music royalty. Sadly, she had planned to sing at the inauguration of president Barack Obama. We, here at the Towne Crier, like thousands of others, will miss her and feel fortunate to have known her. NY Times • Associated Press	Odetta with Phil Ciganer, October, 2005
Odetta at the Beekman Road location, 1986	Phil Ciganer and Odetta after a show, 1990s
Odetta at the Towne Crier Cafe, October 29, 2005	Odetta at the Towne Crier Cafe, October 29, 2005
Odetta at the Towne Crier Cafe, October 29, 2005	Odetta at the Towne Crier Cafe, October 29, 2005