joplin, scott

Looks at ragtime composer Scott Joplin.

Profiles the life and career of Scott Joplin, the "King of Ragtime", whose extraordinary musical talent was not fully appreciated until after his death.

Chronicles the life of Scott Joplin and traces the development of the ragtime years, exploring how the composer became a representative of the first post-Civil War generation of African-Americans in the world of entertainment who found a way out of poverty and lowly social status to achieve success.

Presents a brief biography of Scott Joplin, in simple text with illustrations, describing his childhood, education, and musical career.

Phoenix Smalls dreams of launching a career as an R & B singer, but her career is threatened when she encounters a spirit who may the Scott Joplin, the King of Ragtime.

Examines the life and accomplishments of the well-known ragtime pianist and composer, who wrote over 500 pieces of music, including a ballet and two operas.

Examines the life and achievements of musician Scott Joplin, discussing his childhood in Civil War-era Texas, his marriage, and his success as a composer of ragtime and other genres of music.

The story of America's most famous composer of ragtime music.

A biography of the ragtime composer who created such masterpieces as "Maple Leaf Rag," "The Entertainer," and "Treemonisha.".