Scott Joplin's mother worked as a house keeper during his childhood.
Her name was Florence Givens. She was a freeborn woman from Kentucky.
Scott Joplins
Scott Joplins
Scott Joplin WAS the composer.
Maple Leaf Rag, The Entertainer and The Rag Time Dance
Scott Joplin was born on November 24, 1868.
Scott Joplin's first wife was Belle Hayden
Because he a great composer .
Ragtime and 1902
Voted "King of Ragtime"
Scott Joplin's mother played the banjo. She was a former slave and a musician, which influenced Joplin's early exposure to music. This background contributed to his development as a composer and pianist, ultimately leading to his prominence in ragtime music.
The film The Sting used several of his compositions