Hard to say, but I think he fits more the in genre of "ragtime".
Scott Joplin WAS the composer.
Scott Joplin
He was an American composer and pianist
Scott Joplin.
Famous African-American composers include Scott Joplin, Ulysses Kay, and Zenobia Powell Perry.
"The entertainer" was written by Scott Joplin.
Quite simply, Joplin was a famous composer and musician, and he was born in Texas.
Scott Joplin 1868 - 1917
Ragtime music originated from African-American communities in the late 19th century, descending from the jigs and march music played by black bands. It began as dance music in the red-light districts in cities such as St Louis and New Orleans, before becoming a popular music genre published as sheet music for piano. An example of popular ragtime music is the 1899 publication of the song 'Maple Leaf Rag' by ragtime composer Scott Joplin.
Scott Joplin comes to mind almost immediately.
Janis Joplin and Scott Joplin are not directly related; they belong to different musical genres and eras. Scott Joplin was a composer and pianist known for his ragtime music in the early 20th century, while Janis Joplin was a rock and blues singer prominent in the 1960s. Both are influential figures in American music, but their connection is primarily through their shared last name and their impact on the music industry.
Scott Joplin