Sister Rosetta Tharpe was an American musician, singer, and guitarist born in Arkansas in 1915. She is known for her influential contributions to music, particularly in the gospel genre, and is recognized for her pioneering role in blending gospel with rock and roll. Tharpe passed away in Philadelphia at the age of 58 due to a stroke, leaving behind a legacy that significantly impacted the music world and inspired many future artists.
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Meaning of the name - Rosetta
rose, little rose
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Sister Rosetta Tharpe belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Cotton Plant
Place of Death: Philadelphia
Cause of Death: stroke
Occupation: gospel singer | jazz guitarist | guitarist | musician | singer
Awards Received: Arkansas Black Hall of Fame | Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame | Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 1, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 1, 2026 |
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| Sun | 10 Capricorn 13 | 11 Capricorn 17 | 1 Taurus 28 |
| Moon | 12 Cancer 30 | 17 Gemini 32 | 2 Leo 1 |
| Mercury | 7 Capricorn 53 | 29 Sagittarius 44 | 21 Aries 32 |
| Venus | 0 Sagittarius 49 | 10 Capricorn 6 | 24 Pisces 51 |
| Mars | 8 Capricorn 0 | 13 Capricorn 14 | 4 Aries 32 |
| Jupiter | 22 Aquarius 17 | 21 Cancer 16 | 17 Pisces 48 |
| Saturn | 28 Gemini 43 | 26 Pisces 7 | 28 Gemini 45 |
| Uranus | 9 Aquarius 51 | 27 Taurus 56 | 15 Aquarius 17 |
| Neptune | 29 Cancer 34 | 29 Pisces 30 | 27 Cancer 42 |
| Pluto | 1 Cancer 0 | 2 Aquarius 44 | 0 Cancer 25 |
| Rahu | 29 Aquarius 2 | 12 Pisces 7 | 23 Aquarius 9 |
| Ketu | 29 Leo 2 | 12 Virgo 7 | 23 Leo 9 |
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