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Wonderscape
The Evolution of Jazz: America's Musical Art Form
Explore the rich history of jazz, a uniquely American genre that blends spirituals, gospel, ragtime, and blues into a dynamic, improvisational art form. Learn how jazz evolved from its early days in New Orleans to global popularity,...
Wonderscape
The Rise of Ragtime and the Blues
Discover the emergence of ragtime and blues music during and after the Reconstruction Era. Learn how ragtime brought a rhythmic, danceable sound to America, while the blues gave voice to personal stories of struggle and resilience....
Cerebellum
Emergence Of Modern America: The Progressive Era - African Americans In The Progressive Era
Just the Facts: The Emergence of Modern America: The Progressive Era uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades that shaped modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era...
Bloomberg
Here Are Some Festive Cocktail Ideas to Ring In the New Year
Dec.28 -- Allen Katz, director of spirits education and mixology for Southern Wine & Spirits of New York, shows Bloomberg's Carol Massar, Jason Kelly and Peggy Collins how to make some festive holiday spirits for the new year.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: e.l. Doctorow on Rhythm and Writing
An interview with author E. L. Doctorow in which he discusses how he decided to become a writer and how he learned to hear music in words. Links to other NPR reports about his writing, as well as to other sites about Doctorow.
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John Roache's Library: Classic Ragtime Midi
This site from John Roache's Classic Ragtime MIDI library provides Numerous MIDIs from various jazz artists including Joplin, Lamb, Hunter, Scott, Mashall and Schwartz. A great site to check out on the subject.
Other
Ragtime Midi Files
This is very good source for MIDI files of Ragtime Piano tunes to supplement reasearch on the history of Ragtime. Includes songs of Scott Joplin, James Scott, and Joseph Lamb.
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Maple Leaf Rag Played by Scott Joplin
An original recording of the Maple Leaf Rag played by Scott Joplin, from a piano roll that was discovered on eBay. The music is accompanied by changing images of Scott Joplin. [2:45]