A Tribute to Odetta

The great Odetta passed away Tuesday, December 2nd. As we mourn her passing, those of us affiliated with the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function also celebrate her life, and wish to note how grateful we are that we were able to host one of Odetta's last public performances, at the Music Has Power Awards in New York City on September 8th. To view video clips of her performance, please click on the following links:

Odetta performing "This Little Light of Mine"

Odetta sings "House of the Rising Sun" 

Odetta performing at the 2008 Music Has Power Awards, held  
at Feinstein's at Loews Regency. (Photo credit: Ken Brown)    

The Music Has Power Awards honors men and women who through their interpretation of, and/or support of music and music therapy helps further the mission of the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function (IMNF). The IMNF is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing scientific inquiry on music and the brain and to developing clinical treatments to benefit people of all ages suffering from neurological diseases, disorders and disabilities such as stroke, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases, and traumatic brain and spinal injuries. The IMNF is a member of the Beth Abraham Family of Health Services. For more information, call  (718) 519-5840 .