Putting Sister Rosetta Tharpe back in the spotlight

Marie & Rosetta, which opens at London’s Soho Place on Saturday, tells the story of legendary singer, songwriter and guitarist Sister Rosetta Tharpe, and her friendship and creative partnership with Marie Knight, a gospel singer. Hannah chats to Monique Touko, the play's director, about music that makes you feel stuff, working with Beverley Knight and a lot more. Tickets for Marie & Rosetta are here: https://sohoplace.org/shows/marie-and-rosetta/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23068681375&gbraid=0AAAAAozHdPUyYvHqpNUidEGUZ2sz7hDwN&gclid=CjwKCAiA2PrMBhA4EiwAwpHyC0uVL2-RUrJpEafBHZ-6t9zJ1Op22_g3lL46PDnjpYHbkxdGJ66odxoCXYEQAvD_BwE You can support Standard Issue here: Standard Issue Podcast | creating a magazine for ears, by women for women | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices