A tribute to trailblazing women in blues, spotlighting the enduring legacy of Sister Rosetta Tharpe and celebrating today’s powerhouse UK blues vocalists—Alice Armstrong, Elles Bailey, Kyla Brox, Rebecca Downes, Joanne Shaw Taylor, and Emma Wilson—as they carry the torch.

Trailblazing gospel icon Sister Rosetta Tharpe — dubbed the Godmother of Rock ‘n’ Roll — electrified audiences with her powerful voice, fierce guitar skills, and groundbreaking partnership with Marie Knight. From 1940s gospel hits to a legendary rainy UK train station performance that inspired rock legends, her story now shines on stage in the acclaimed musical Marie and Rosetta, starring soul queen Beverley Knight.