You couldn’t grow up on the Upper West Side in the 1960’s and 70’s, attend peace marches and progressive schools and not know Odetta. She was a fact of life – a marvel of nature. She will be at Metro Tech today. Last time I saw her she was singing at BAM while Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dancers performed the incredible Still/Here.

Odetta/Catherine Russell
Thu, Jun 22 at 12 noon
In a career spanning half a century, the celebrated singer and guitarist Odetta has combined folk, work songs, spirituals, blues, and gospel in a repertoire that highlights her versatility and underscores her dramatic performance style. One of the most celebrated figures in music, she has inspired several generations of musicians, most famously Bob Dylan. Odetta will be joined by vocalist Catherine Russell, whose musical prowess encompasses jazz balladry, jump blues, and soul.
More info at BAM.org