Sister Rosetta Tharpe

March 12, 2025 00:01:49
Sister Rosetta Tharpe
KMUD- Women's Histories
Sister Rosetta Tharpe

Mar 12 2025 | 00:01:49

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Sister Rosetta Tharpe was an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. She gained popularity in the 1930s and 1940s with her gospel recordings, characterized by a unique mixture of spiritual lyrics and electric guitar.

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