When we think about the pillars of Rock & Roll, we usually think about Johnny Cash, Chuck Berry, and more popular figures. However, did you know that a Black woman is known as the “godmother” of Rock & Roll from developing her signature sound while playing her electric guitar?
This is her story...
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Welcome to Black History Moments! This podcast is all about Black history and the stories we've left untold over the years.
Hosted by Shaakira White
We strive for accuracy in our storytelling. Sources used can be found below:
https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/sister-rosetta-tharpe-rocknroll-pioneer/
https://www.rockhall.com/inductees/sister-rosetta-tharpe
https://afropunk.com/2019/03/rosetta-tharpe/
https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/sister-rosetta-tharpe-1781/
https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/collection/search?edan_q=rosetta%20tharpe&page=1
https://www.vulture.com/2022/06/sister-rosetta-tharpe-rock-legacy.html
