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 * Music**
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The Maple Leaf Rag || Tribute to Scott Joplin

[|Biography of Scott Joplin] ||
 * Swipesy - Cakewalk

The Easy Winners

The Ragtime Dance



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media type="youtube" key="BrmcX0ytGeU" height="122" width="195" || **Biography** Believed to be born in northern Texas, Scott Joplin grew up to be one of the most famous pianists that ever lived. He was part of the first generation of children after slavery was ended, his father a former slave himself. Although his birthdate is unclear, he was the second of 6 children. As a child, Scott Joplin would practice the piano at houses where her mother worked. A local music teacher, Julius White, recognized his talent and gave him lessons for free. After learning to play Classical music, Joplin became famous composing Ratime music. One of his most famous songs was the Maple Leaf Rag. This unique style of music earned him the nickname "The King of Ragtime." ||