RAGTIME! Join us for a friendly discussion of that classic American music with the "weird and intoxicating effect." Ragtime reached its peak in the 1890s-1920s, when composers such as Scott Joplin, Joseph Lamb, James Scott, George Botsford, Arthur Marshall, Charles L. Johnson, and many others wrote rags that continue to delight and captivate performers and audiences today. Looking for a certain rag? Got a burning question about an obscure composer or piece? Curious about what events might be available for you to attend? Just want to chat with other rag enthusiasts and researchers? You've found the right place. We welcome all discussion relating to ragtime, old and new. Come on in...
According to Rags and Ragtime (Dave Jasen/Gene Jones) there were a total of ONE composers born in South Carolina.Name, one Joseph A. (Fud) Livingston. There
Group; Can someone give me a quick synopsis of who was involved with ragtime in South Carolina, 1890 - 1930? I'm wondering about composers, performers, and
Something about the Turpins, Charles and Tom, that intrigues me, is that Charles Turpin, the first African-American alderman in St. Louis, minor Republican
Bill, Thanks for clearing some of that up. I'll be wrapping my head around this all day. I definatly agree with you about the American tango being a hybrid of
This was a factoid not included in the biography printed for the Tom Turpin Ragtime Festival, and while peripheral to the music, it does add another element to