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Reconsidering Scott Joplin's 'The Entertainer'

The king of ragtime published his hit tune 120 years ago. Pianist Lara Downes believes the piece helped shape the future of American music.

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Reconsidering Scott Joplin's 'The Entertainer'

The king of ragtime published his hit tune 120 years ago. Pianist Lara Downes believes the piece helped shape the future of American music.

United-states , Savoy , Illinois , Texas , Chicago , Washington , San-francisco , California , Americans , America , American , Frankie-manning

Reconsidering Scott Joplin's 'The Entertainer'

The king of ragtime published his hit tune 120 years ago. Pianist Lara Downes believes the piece helped shape the future of American music.

United-states , Savoy , Illinois , Texas , Chicago , Washington , San-francisco , California , Americans , America , American , Frankie-manning

Reconsidering Scott Joplin's 'The Entertainer'

The king of ragtime published his hit tune 120 years ago. Pianist Lara Downes believes the piece helped shape the future of American music.

United-states , Savoy , Illinois , Texas , Chicago , Washington , San-francisco , California , Americans , America , American , Frankie-manning

Reconsidering Scott Joplin's 'The Entertainer'

The king of ragtime published his hit tune 120 years ago. Pianist Lara Downes believes the piece helped shape the future of American music.

United-states , Savoy , Illinois , Texas , Chicago , Washington , San-francisco , California , Americans , America , American , Frankie-manning

Reconsidering Scott Joplin's 'The Entertainer'

The king of ragtime published his hit tune 120 years ago. Pianist Lara Downes believes the piece helped shape the future of American music.

United-states , Savoy , Illinois , Texas , Chicago , Washington , San-francisco , California , Americans , America , American , Frankie-manning

Reconsidering Scott Joplin's 'The Entertainer'

The king of ragtime published his hit tune 120 years ago. Pianist Lara Downes believes the piece helped shape the future of American music.

United-states , Savoy , Illinois , Texas , Chicago , Washington , San-francisco , California , Americans , America , American , Frankie-manning

Reconsidering Scott Joplin's 'The Entertainer'

Editor's Note: The historical photos in this story feature a variety of dances inspired by music from the 20th century. Scott Joplin

United-states , Savoy , Illinois , Texas , Chicago , Washington , San-francisco , California , Americans , America , American , Frankie-manning

Reconsidering Scott Joplin's 'The Entertainer'

The king of ragtime published his hit tune 120 years ago. Pianist Lara Downes believes the piece helped shape the future of American music.

United-states , Savoy , Illinois , Texas , Chicago , Washington , San-francisco , California , Americans , America , American , Frankie-manning

Reconsidering Scott Joplin's 'The Entertainer'

The king of ragtime published his hit tune 120 years ago. Pianist Lara Downes believes the piece helped shape the future of American music.

United-states , Savoy , Illinois , Texas , Chicago , Washington , San-francisco , California , Americans , America , American , Frankie-manning