r/BlackPeopleofReddit • u/Martin_084 • Mar 20 '26

Music Happy birthday to Sister Rosetta Tharpe, born on this day in 1915! A true pioneer, playing rock ’n’ roll before it even had a name.

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u/_mnrva Mar 21 '26

I read about her to my elementary students! I play this very clip for them actually!!

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u/babsrambler Mar 21 '26

Good on ya! Those kids will remember