A Tribute to Sister Rosetta Tharpe on March 19, 2026

“Keep on Shouting Sister” A tribute to Sister Rosetta Tharpe at the fabulous Hippodrome.

Get your tickets now for the second year of celebrating RVA’s cultural icon!

Once again JAMinc is helping to sponsor this show put on by RVA’s Shockoe Records.

Sister Rosetta Tharpe was truly an icon. She lived in Richmond at the peak of her fame, and was a resident and home owner in the city’s Northside for nearly a decade.

Now, we’re honoring her legacy in a new way! “Keep Shouting Sister: A Tribute to Sister Rosetta Tharpe” will be a celebration of one of the greatest musicians to call Richmond home at the historic Hippodrome.

A selection of Richmond‘s brightest stars, soon to be announced, will perform Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s music. Throughout the night, you’ll hear some of Tharpe’s greatest hits and learn about her life, her fame, and her impact. Local performer Desiree Roots is coordinating the evening and has a direct connection with Tharpe. Her parents were part of Tharpe’s band where they met and later married.

The proceeds of the event will go directly to finding ways to celebrate Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s connection to Richmond, as a musical legend in the history of gospel and rock & roll.

This year’s show will be similar to last year’s show – check it out below.