Odetta: Queen Of American Folk
Liane is joined in the studio by folksinger Odetta. Affectionately known as the "Queen of American folk music," Odetta's repertoire also includes gospel and the blues. She recently released a new album of blues songs from the 1920s and 30s. She is celebrating 50 years in the music business and last year was awarded a National Medal of the Arts by President Clinton. Her new album on MC Records is titled "Blues Everywhere I Go."
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