• 2013
  • TV-14
  • 1h 30m
Sister Rosetta Tharpe: The Godmother of Rock & Roll

Summary Southern-born, Chicago-raised and New York-made. She could play the guitar like nobody else - nobody. Discover the life, music and influence of African-American gospel singer and guitar virtuoso Sister Rosetta Tharpe.

  • 2013
  • TV-14
  • 1h 30m

S27.E1 ∙ Sister Rosetta Tharpe: The Godmother of Rock & Roll

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Peter Bogdanovich Martin Scorsese Dick Cavett Tony Bennett

7.3

Details

Genres : History Biography Music Documentary

Release date : Feb 21, 2013

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : American Masters PBS

Language : English

Production companies : Thirteen / WNET American Masters Pictures 1515 Productions Limited

Summary Southern-born, Chicago-raised and New York-made. She could play the guitar like nobody else - nobody. Discover the life, music and influence of African-American gospel singer and guitar virtuoso Sister Rosetta Tharpe.

Details

Genres : History Biography Music Documentary

Release date : Feb 21, 2013

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : American Masters PBS

Language : English

Production companies : Thirteen / WNET American Masters Pictures 1515 Productions Limited

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