Listening to the strains of genuine negro ragtime, brokers … - Scott Joplin

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Listening to the strains of genuine negro ragtime, brokers forget their cares.

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Scott Joplin (c. 1867/1868? – April 1, 1917) was an African-American composer and pianist. Joplin achieved fame for his ragtime compositions, and was later titled The King of Ragtime. During his brief career, he wrote 44 original ragtime pieces, one ragtime ballet, and two operas.

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Listening to the strains of genuine negro ragtime, brokers forget their cares. - Scott Joplin

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