Germany, France, and the UK may not come to mind as incubators for African American sacred music. But in fact there’s a long standing history of American Spirituals and gospel music making waves in Europe dating back to the late …
Watch Brittany Howard of the Alabama Shakes induct Sister Rosetta Tharpe into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Gospel singer and electric guitarist Sister Rosetta Tharpe was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this past weekend. Tharpe is best known for her innovative guitar playing and the influence she had on the early roots of …
Sister Rosetta Tharpe to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s electric gospel sound was crucial in paving the way for rock and roll, and the late singer and guitarist is finally getting her day at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. She joins this …