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Born: March 20, 1921 in Cotton Plant, AR
Years Active: 30 's, 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's
Died: October 09, 1973 in Philadelphia, PA
Genre: Religious

Biography:
Alongside Willie Mae Ford Smith, Sister Rosetta Tharpe is widely acclaimed among the greatest Sanctified gospel singers of her generation; a flamboyant performer whose music often flirted with the blues and swing, she was also one of the most controv ...More >>

Discography: 1995 In Concert 1966 Live at the Hot Club de France 1964 Live in Paris: 1964 1962 Sister on Tour 1960 Live in 1960 More >>

Similar Artists: Marie Knight George Washington Phillips Sister Wynona Carr Shirley Caesar Jimmy Rushing More >>

Influenced By: Rev. F.W. McGee Muddy Waters Lucky Millinder Cab Calloway Ella Mae Morse More >> Followers: Joan Armatrading Ruthie Foster Judee Sill Sam Cooke Aretha Franklin More >>

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