Scott Joplin and the age of ragtime /
"This biography follows Joplin's life from the brothels and bars of St. Louis to the music mills of Tin Pan Alley as he introduced a syncopated, lively style to classical piano. Joplin's effect on popular music is closely identified with his era and the role of African Americans on th...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Jefferson, N.C. :
McFarland,
[2009]
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| Summary: | "This biography follows Joplin's life from the brothels and bars of St. Louis to the music mills of Tin Pan Alley as he introduced a syncopated, lively style to classical piano. Joplin's effect on popular music is closely identified with his era and the role of African Americans on the music scene of the United States"--Provided by publisher. |
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| Physical Description: | x, 221 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-217) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780786443765 (softcover : alk. paper) 0786443766 (softcover : alk. paper) |