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Singer
Odetta
American singer (1930 to 2008)
Odetta was born on December 31, 1930 and died on December 2, 2008, aged 77.
- Born
- December 31, 1930, Birmingham
- Died
- December 2, 2008
- Zodiac sign
- Capricorn
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Singer
Official links: Official website (odettamusic.com) · Wikipedia
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Odetta’s birthday, by the numbers
- Odetta was born on a Wednesday.
- Odetta would have turned 96 in 2026.
- Half birthday: July 1. Birthstone: Turquoise, tanzanite and zircon.
- Odetta belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.
Age gaps
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Frequently asked questions
When was Odetta born?
Odetta was born on December 31, 1930 and died on December 2, 2008, aged 77.
What is Odetta’s zodiac sign?
Capricorn, born December 31.
Does Odetta have an official website?
Yes: odettamusic.com.