All Episodes

February 10, 2023 12 mins

When we think about the pillars of Rock & Roll, we usually think about Johnny Cash, Chuck Berry, and more popular figures. However, did you know that a Black woman is known as the “godmother” of Rock & Roll from developing her signature sound while playing her electric guitar?

This is her story...

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SBFTPOlN1I8

Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3e1z0eR

Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3erzeMp

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackhistorymoments

Welcome to Black History Moments! This podcast is all about Black history and the stories we've left untold over the years.

Hosted by Shaakira White


We strive for accuracy in our storytelling. Sources used can be found below:

https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/sister-rosetta-tharpe-rocknroll-pioneer/

https://www.rockhall.com/inductees/sister-rosetta-tharpe

https://afropunk.com/2019/03/rosetta-tharpe/

https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/sister-rosetta-tharpe-1781/

https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/collection/search?edan_q=rosetta%20tharpe&page=1

https://www.vulture.com/2022/06/sister-rosetta-tharpe-rock-legacy.html

https://www.npr.org/2017/08/24/544226085/forebears-sister-rosetta-tharpe-the-godmother-of-rock-n-roll

Mark as Played

Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

Stuff You Should Know
Dateline NBC

Dateline NBC

Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Special Summer Offer: Exclusively on Apple Podcasts, try our Dateline Premium subscription completely free for one month! With Dateline Premium, you get every episode ad-free plus exclusive bonus content.

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.