Maria Popova
Rock'n'roll godmother Sister Rosetta Tharp was born on this day in 1915. Treat your soul to this priceless footage of her performing live at a Manchester train station with her white felt coat and electric guitar https://www.themarginalian.org/2013/03/20/sister-rosetta-tharpe/
Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Godmother of Rock and Roll, Live in Manchester in 1964

“I’m singing, oh I’m singing in my soul, when the troubles roll, I sing from morn’ till night, it makes my burdens light…”

The Marginalian
Mar 20, 2023 at 4:20amWeb
Show threadTim SticklandMar 20, 2023

@mariapopova

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-27256401

BBC article about the TV show that she appeared on.

Muddy Waters and Sister Rosetta Tharpe's 'mind-blowing' station show

Examining the impact of blues legends Muddy Waters and Sister Rosetta Tharpe playing a disused station in Manchester 50 years ago.

BBC News
Show threadJDMar 20, 2023
@mariapopova @mckra1g the queen of rock and roll.