American Masters - Season 27 Episode 1 Sister Rosetta Tharpe: The Godmother of Rock & Roll
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.
Year: 2024
Genre: Documentary
Country: United States of America
Studio: PBS
Director: Susan Lacy
Cast:
Crew: Susan Lacy (Creator), Michael Kantor (Executive Producer)
First Air Date: Jun 23, 1986
Last Air date: Aug 28, 2024
Season: 38 Season
Episode: 297 Episode
Runtime: 90 minutes
IMDb: 6.90/10 by 15.00 users
Popularity: 29.692
Language: English
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