November 24 - Scott Joplin (The Musical Birthday Series)

Scott Joplin (24 November 1868 – 1 April 1917) was a composer and pianist who helped create the popularity of ragtime.

Americana

Scott Joplin had reason to brag

Concerning his “Maple Leaf Rag”.

It soon was a part

Of America’s heart,

Like baseball, Mom’s pie, and the flag.

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