The year Sister Rosetta Tharpe hit the road with Dixieland trombonist Chris Barber and his band.
Premieres Friday, February 22 at 9pm on PBS (check local listings)
Features
Sister Rosetta Tharpe: Didn't it Rain (Live 1964)
'Didn't it Rain' performed live in 1964 by Sister Rosetta Tharpe.
Vote Sister Rosetta!
Somehow, someway, Sister Rosetta Tharpe -- "The Godmother of Rock and Roll" -- is not...
Playlist: The One and Only Queen of Hot Gospel
It's American Masters radio: the other AM on the Spotify dial. Elvis listened to her....
Timeline: The Years of Sister Rosetta Tharpe
The life and times of Sister Rosetta Tharpe.
Trailer: The Godmother of Rock & Roll
Discover the life, music and influence of Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Photo Gallery: The Sister Rosetta Tharpe Archive
The Godmother of Rock and Roll
Sister Rosetta Tharpe: Mick Csaky on making the film
Director Mick Csaky on making “The Godmother of Rock & Roll.”
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