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Happy Rosetta Tharpe Day!

Each year on the eleventh of January, Pennsylvania marks Rosetta Tharpe day, celebrating the queer, Black woman who pioneered rock and roll.

Known as the godmother of rock and roll, Rosetta Tharpe (right) had her first hit song in 1938 and continued to perform almost up until her death in 1973.  Her fame brought the music of her Black, working-class gospel church to the world. Her sound - especially her distinctive guitar-playing - was a pioneering influence on men like Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, and Chuck Berry, but Rosetta was only admitted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2018.

Rosetta never spoke publicly about her sexuality, but friends remember that she was attracted to both women and men, and that she and her musical partner Marie Knight (pictured left) were lovers.

Check out our podcast on Rosetta to learn more!

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Witch doodles for today 🧙‍♀️🧙‍♀️

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Guanyin by Yuming Li

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romo (relief of missing out)

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I drink tea, darling 💅

Menaces. Me and @linddzz talking about the terrible habits of our favourite twig boys let to this.

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In all timelines, in all possibilities, only you can show me this-

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star by mitski 🌠

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gotta catch 'em all 🚗

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When dad sevika helps with homework

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Two sides of the same coin

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In all timelines, in all possibilities, only you can show me this-

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this should have been me

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What do you mean the iconic witch hat was born from Glinda's spite and cruelty but became a symbol of her willingness to stand by Elphaba even if it ostracized her from her friends and peers? What do you mean the witch's broom is an item enchanted in a moment of panic and innovation as Elphaba refuses to be cowed and grounded? WHAT DO YOU MEAN the spooky black cloak is a representation of Glinda's selflessness as she wraps it lovingly around Elphaba's shoulders, a threadbare cloak that will maybe, hopefully, keep her best friend (lover) warm? WHAT DO YOU MEAN all these symbols of evil actually represent a deep bond of friendship and love? What do you mean????