Odetta - lyrics with translation

Odetta, born Odetta Holmes on December 31, 1930, in the United States, was an American blues singer and political activist. Known as the "voice of the Civil Rights Movement," she played a pivotal role in the folk revival of the early 1960s. Her career extended beyond music, as she appeared in films such as "Cinerama Holiday", "Sanctuary" (based on William Faulkner's novel), and "The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman". Odetta's contributions to blues and folk music left an indelible mark on the genre and the cultural landscape of her time.