The Godmother of Rock & Roll: Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Released: January 14, 2011Runtime: —
Despite not being a household name today, Sister Rosetta Tharpe is one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Her flamboyance, skill, and showmanship on the newly electrified guitar played a vital role in the conception of Rock & Roll as a genre of music. Featuring archival performances and using new interviews with fellow musicians, producers, friends, and colleagues, this film tells the story of a talented and determined woman that introduces spiritual passion of her gospel music background into Rock & Roll. Learn more about Sister Rosetta Tharpe, her life story, and lasting artistic legacy.
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Sister Rosetta Tharpe
as Self
Pauline Black
as Narrator
Chris Barber
as Self - Jazz Trombonist
Joe Boyd
as Self - Record Producer
Howard Carroll
as Self
The Dixie Hummingbirds
as Themselves
Robert Hargrove
as Self - Church of God in Christ, Philadelphia
Anthony Heilbut
as Self - Record Producer
Helen Henderson
as Self - Church of God in Christ, Philadelphia
Lottie Henry
as Self - The Rosettes
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