Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Acting
Born March 20, 1915 — Died October 9, 1973
From Cotton Plant, Arkansas, USA
Also known as Rosetta Nubin
Biography
Sister Rosetta Tharpe (born Rosetta Nubin, March 20, 1915 – October 9, 1973) was an American singer and guitarist. She attained popularity in the 1930s and 1940s with her gospel recordings, characterized by a unique mixture of spiritual lyrics and electric guitar that was extremely important to the ...
Filmography
Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am
Self (archive footage)
20197.5
Sister Rosetta Tharpe: The Godmother of Rock & Roll
Herself
20117.0
It's Black Entertainment
Self (archive footage)
20028.7
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American Folk-Blues Festival: The Blues and Gospel Train
Herself
19649.0
Four or Five Times
Herself / Singer
19416.0
The Lonesome Road
1941
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Shout! Sister, Shout!
Herself
1941