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Sister Rosetta Tharpe

Age: 109 years

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Gender: Female

Birthday: March 20, 1915

Place of birth: Cotton Plant, Arkansas, USA

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, characteri...

Known for: Acting

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American Folk-Blues Festival: The Blues and Gospel Train
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Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am
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Toni Morrison: The P...

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Sister Rosetta Tharpe: The Godmother of Rock & Roll
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Four or Five Times
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Four or Five Times

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The Lonesome Road
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The Lonesome Road

It's Black Entertainment
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Shout! Sister, Shout!
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