Sister Rosetta Tharpe (1915–1973) was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist born in the United States. She worked in the gospel, blues, and pop genres. In the 1930s and 1940s Sister Rosetta Tharpe became the first true gospel star, combining spiritual lyrics with rhythmic accompaniment. Her work had a significant influence on the development of rock and roll, for which she is called the "godmother" of the genre. Her followers include Литл Ричард , Джонни Кэш , Элвис Пресли , and Джерри Ли Льюис . Sister Rosetta Tharpe made a huge contribution to the popularization of gospel music and the formation of the foundations of modern music.

• Genres: Поп, Блюз
• Country: USA
• Language: English