Name: Live In France: The 1966 Concert In Limoges (Deluxe Limited Edition) - RSD 2024
Brand: Sister Rosetta Tharpe

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Limited edition

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2024-04-20

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2950370EL1

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Sister Rosetta Tharpe

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Elemental

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Rockabilly / 50s Rock 'n' Roll

Sister Rosetta Tharpe was an influential American gospel, blues, and jazz singer and guitarist. Born on March 20, 1915 in Cotton Plant, AR, she was the daughter of gospel singer and evangelist Katie Bell Nubin. Throughout her career, Sister Rosetta Tharpe worked with notable artists such as Lucky Millinder, Cab Calloway, Benny Goodman, the Dixie Hummingbirds, Sammy Price, and Marie Knight. Her powerful vocals and innovative guitar playing set her apart from her contemporaries. She paved the way for future musicians with her unique blend of genres.

With a style that encompassed elements of gospel music combined with blues and jazz influences, Sister Rosetta Tharpe created a sound that captivated audiences. Her collaborations with Marie Knight produced memorable performances that showcased their harmonious voices. Tharpe's talent extended beyond singing; she was also a skilled guitarist who played with passion and precision.

Similar to other legendary artists like Mahalia Jackson and Bessie Smith, Sister Rosetta Tharpe left an indelible mark on the music industry. Her contributions continue to inspire generations of musicians today. Whether performing solo or collaborating with fellow artists like Marie Knight or the Dixie Hummingbirds, Sister Rosetta Tharpe's influence remains undeniable.

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LIVE IN FRANCE: THE 1966 CONCERT IN LIMOGES is a previously unissued live solo recording of the "Godmother of Rock n’ Roll," Sister Rosetta Tharpe, captured at the auditorium of the Grand Theatre in Limoges, France on November 11, 1966. This is an official release on producer Zev Feldman's new Deep Digs record label. It is released in partnership with Elemental Music, and in cooperation with the Sister Rosetta Tharpe Estate and INA France. Transferred from the original tape reels, this recording was restored and mastered by multi-GRAMMY award-winning engineer Michael Graves at Osiris Studio, with lacquers cut by the legendary Bernie Grundman at Bernie Grundman Mastering Studios. The limited-edition 180-gram 2-LP edition includes an extensive insert with rare photographs by Jan Persson, Hans Harzheim, Don Schlitten and Burt Goldblatt; two sets of liner notes by American and French Tharpe biographers — Gayle Wald (Shout, Sister, Shout!: The Untold Story of Rock-and-Roll Trailblazer Sister Rosetta Tharpe) and Jean Buzelin (Sister Rosetta Tharpe: La femme qui inventa le Rock 'n' Roll); as well as statements by Susan Tedeschi, Henry Rollins, Bonnie Raitt, Shemekia Copeland, Billy Gibbons, Brian Ray and Rhea Hamilton.

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Live In France: The 1966 Concert In Limoges (Deluxe Limited Edition) - RSD 2024

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Discover Live In France: The 1966 Concert In Limoges (Deluxe Limited Edition) - RSD 2024 by Sister Rosetta Tharpe on Elemental Music. Limited 2-LP edition with rare photos and liner notes.