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Civil rights era folk singer, and close friend of Mama Afrika (Miriam Makeba), Odetta passed away yetsreday. She was 77 years old. Read the obit here and here.

mama Odetta, your thunderous voice and commitment to the truth will live on through us.

Rest in Peace

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