April 1, 1917
Her name was Florence Givens. She was a freeborn woman from Kentucky.
Scott Joplins
Scott Joplins
Scott Joplin WAS the composer.
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
Maple Leaf Rag, The Entertainer and The Rag Time Dance