Few," Harry Belafonte once said, "possess that fine understanding of a song's meaning which transforms it from a melody into a dramatic experience. Odetta, who has influenced me greatly in this area of dramatic interpretation, is just such an artist. The sensitivity and belief which she brings to her performances surpass even her vocal gifts, which are of the highest quality."
Last seen in Eugene at The Shedd's Jaqua concert hall for a truly magical evening in late 2002, Odetta returns to bless us once again with her wonderful voice and huge soul.