Trailer: The Godmother of Rock & Roll
Preview: 2/22/2013 | 1m 36s
Discover the life, music and influence of Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Discover the life, music and influence of African-American gospel singer and guitar virtuoso Sister Rosetta Tharpe
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Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo...
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Trailer: The Godmother of Rock & Roll
Preview: 2/22/2013 | 1m 36s
Discover the life, music and influence of African-American gospel singer and guitar virtuoso Sister Rosetta Tharpe
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Sister Rosetta Tharpe: Didn't it Rain (Live 1964)
Clip: 2/22/2013 | 3m 7s | 'Didn't it Rain' performed live in 1964 by Sister Rosetta Tharpe. (3m 7s)
Sister Rosetta Tharpe: Mick Csaky on making the film
Clip: 2/22/2013 | 11m 52s | Director Mick Csaky on making “The Godmother of Rock & Roll.” (11m 52s)
Sister Rosetta Tharpe - Preview
Preview: 2/22/2013 | 30s | Premieres Friday, February 22, 2013 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings. (30s)
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Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo...