Rosetta Nubin was born on 20 March 1915 in Cotton Plant, Arkansas, a small town sandwiched between the Midwestern and Southern states. Both parents were cotton workers, although Rosetta didn’t know ...
It is a great shame that Sister Rosetta Tharpe seldom receives the recognition she deserves, especially considering the role she played in the development of popular music. Dubbed The Original Soul ...
Sister Rosetta Tharpe is often dubbed "the godmother of rock 'n' roll" for her use of pioneering guitar technique, bridging the gap between gospel and secular music in the process. Her life and ...
The recipient was revealed during the Strange Things Happening: A Tribute to Sister Rosetta Tharpe, 1915-1973 concert at Willie Nelson’s Luck Ranch on Sunday (March 19). One day before Tharpe’s ...
Lizzo will take on the role about the revolutionary singer and guitar player's life. Lizzo is ready for her starring role. The singer will portray rock and roll’s godmother, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, in ...
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Before her, guitarists played the blues, and mostly sat down doing it. Sister Rosetta Tharpe stepped out. By Chris Raschka Chris Raschka has written and illustrated numerous picture books about great ...
Lizzo lands her first starring role as Sister Rosetta Tharpe in Rosetta, a biopic honoring the Godmother of Rock and Roll. The “About Damn Time” performer announced the casting news on Instagram ...