The Blueprint Production Presents Sister Rosetta Tharpe: Thee Blueprint and so much more!

This dynamic60 minuteimmersive multimedia presentation illuminates the extraordinary life and legacy of Sister Rosetta Tharpethe trueblueprintof modern music. Long before rock n roll had a name, Sister Rosetta wielded her electric guitar with unmatched power, blending sacred gospel with audacious showmanship that would define generations of musicgenresto come. Throughactive learning games, fun discussions,projected visual storytelling,anddigital archival footage of herelectrifying performances, audienceswilldiscover how this pioneering Black woman broke every barrierwithin the turbulent 1930s-1940s, creating a blueprint that stretches from gospel to punk rock. By programs end, participants will move beyond the limiting Godmother of Rock n Roll title to recognize her as the foundational BLUEPRINTwhose faith, talent, and fearlessuse ofspectacle shaped the soundtrack of AmericanPopularcultureand its music!This interdisciplinary arts experience challenges what we think we know about music history while celebrating innovation, faith, and self-determination.