Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Real Name:
Rosetta Nubin
Profile:
1915 - 1973
Rosetta Nubin was born in Cotton Plant, Arkansas, circa 1915.
She was an active singer of gospel-folk in the 1930's and 1940's.
Her early training was in religious singing. She played acoustic
and later amplified guitar well behind vocals.
Sister Rosetta Tharpe died on October 9, 1973 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
Rosetta Nubin was born in Cotton Plant, Arkansas, circa 1915.
She was an active singer of gospel-folk in the 1930's and 1940's.
Her early training was in religious singing. She played acoustic
and later amplified guitar well behind vocals.
Sister Rosetta Tharpe died on October 9, 1973 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
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