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Tharpe, Sister Rosetta

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Tharpe, Sister Rosetta (1915-1973)

US gospel musician. Beginning in 1944 she developed a huge following in the burgeoning gospel market, which she maintained for the rest of her life. Tharpe was born in Cotton Plant, Arkansas. She began singing and playing the guitar in church and by 1938 was a featured soloist in Cotton Club revues backed by Cab Calloway.



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