This 1960 live album captures Odetta at the height of her powers, delivering a resonant performance of traditional folk and gospel music.
- Recorded live at Carnegie Hall in New York City, the album showcases Odetta's commanding stage presence and vocal prowess.
- The album features a mix of traditional spirituals, blues, and folk songs, including her interpretations of "House of the Rising Sun" and "Glory, Glory, Hallelujah."
- "Odetta at Carnegie Hall" was a commercial success, charting on the Billboard 200 and cementing her status as a major artist in the folk revival movement.
Odetta was an American singer and actress, a seminal figure in American folk music. By 1960, she had established herself as a powerful voice for social justice and a commanding presence in the folk revival.
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