Articles related to "Ragtime"

Many musicians do not consider ragtime worthy concert music. These preconceptions are examined and discussed from a professional persepctive.

Ragtime is a musical idiom which flourished between the 1890s and 1910s. It is the only stylistic precursor of jazz for which any tangible evidence survives.

Scott Joplin's life was both heroic and tragic. He viewed himself not just as a composer of popular music but as a teacher and leader.

Nevada resident Yvonne Cloutier discusses ragtime and her book, "Scott Joplin, King of Ragtime: Grandfather of today's Music."

Brief biography of Scott Joplin, 'The King of Ragtime' in later 19th-Century. Famous for 'The Entertainer' piano music - used in the blockbuster movie 'The Sting.'

Ragtime had a brief 25 year stint of popularity. In the late twentieth century, several composers, among them William Bolcom, picked up from where early ragtime left off.

Writing a novel requires an idea, the right words, and something extra. Mystery writer Larry Karp shares the secrets of his approach to writing, from idea to execution.

Brent Carver has had a long and successful career, with few stumbling blocks. That is, until he created the role of Gandalf in The Lord Of The Rings.

Since its creation by African-Americans with outside influences, jazz continues to evolve. Here are some basic facts and brief history.

Matt Costa performs an inspired set to a sold-out crowd in Montreal, treating listeners to most of his debut album Songs We Sing and a few well-chosen covers.

Disneyland's big rides bring in millions of visitors each year - but the park's musical acts, vintage vehicles and low-key nooks spark lasting memories.

From the creation of the United States in 1776 to the tragic sinking of the ship Titanic, many histories have been set to music and staged on Broadway.

Terrence McNally is known for Kiss of the Spider Woman, Ragtime, The Full Monty, Frankie and Johnny, Love! Valour! Compassion! and Master Class but what's next?

Ralph Bakshi's animated epic tells the story of four generations of a musical family and how their struggles parallel American history in the 20th century.

The early jazz music greats influenced some of the most notable rock musicians of all time.

Scott Krippayne's "Christmas" EP is a warm mix of classic carols and originals, with a big focus on the piano, an axe that comes off like an extension of Scott himself.

The quirky, delightful music of indie rocker Wayne Kerr will take you by surprise, but it's all good. Listen to "Brand New Day" to send your spirit soaring.

B. B. King's newest release, One Kind Favor, finds the legendary blues guitarist pondering his mortality amid tracks about life and love.

December is a month of traditions encapsulating almost every walk of life on the globe. Christmas might get most of the attention, however the merriment goes on.

The theatre season has already begun in Toronto. Here is a brief overview of four theatres located in the downtown core of the city. So get out there and see a show.

Warner Home Video's A Miser Brothers' Christmas attempts to update Rankin/Bass' stop-motion, but contrived plot points and a lack of heart kill the holiday buzz. 3/10.

Brief biography and works of British composer Sir Arthur Bliss, best known for orchestral A Colour Symphony.

Jersey Boys, Shrek the Musical, Billy Elliot, Young Frankenstein and Beauty and the Beast are among the most popular musical shows playing in Chicago for 2009-2010.

Country Joe and the Fish - one of the leading psychedelic bands of San Francisco's Summer of Love. With appearances at Monterey and Woodstock, they helped define an era.

A white Christmas in Arizona is unusual, but the lyrics to the most famous Christmas song ever written were penned while Irving Berlin sat by a swimming pool in Arizona

Tickets to shows in the capital can be pricey. Luckily, some of the best holiday entertainment in and around Washington is free.

The US government has a number of free and high-quality educational resources that homeschooling parents need to know about.

At 225 miles, the Katy Trail is the longest rails-to-trails project in the United States and crosses the width of the Show Me State from St. Charles to the Kansas border.

These Oscar winning best pictures from 1970 to 1974 included a war movie, a buddy-cops film, one featuring an elaborate scam, and the two best gangster movies ever made.

Michael Feinstein brings a music historian's clarity to a stellar performance of several of Irving Berlin's masterpieces on his album "Remember."

Todd Snider again shows why he is considered one of music's great songwriters on his new album "The Excitement Plan."

For Stratford's 58th season, the accent' s French, from Jacques Brel is Alive and Living in Paris, and Dangerous Liaisons, to The Pleasure of Seeing Her Again.

Suite101 investigates the origins of one of the most important music genres of the 20th century, The Blues.

From its origins in Europe to its transformation in Canada and the United States, fiddle music continues to be one of the most popular, music genres.

Dancing has long been an integral part of life, from the Ancient Greeks to modern-day couples dancing for pleasure or competition. But what do we know of its history?

His originality still hasn't gained full acceptance, but these two short orchestral pieces are a good starting point to understanding the music of Charles Ives.

On September 4, 5, and 6, 2009, Grant Park in Chicago, IL will host a variety of jazz musicians, boasting a lineup that includes local and national musicians.

Biographies of the movies, awards, and private lives of some of the greatest film stars of 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s Hollywood.

While not strictly a concept album in the classical sense; Pretzel Logic does tell a compelling story about street-level desolation.

Guitarists, time to feel the groove. Read on for a lesson in Blues comping and the sacred art of the riff.

The history of rock doesn't begin with The Beatles, Elvis Presley or even Chuck Berry. It starts in the deep south, with the birth of what is known as the Delta blues.

The creation of jazz was the result of the unique ethnic and economic circumstances in New Orleans at the dawn of the 20th century.

Tyrone Power came from a famous family of stage actors, but he made his career as a classically handsome film hero.

The use of music when teaching American and European History adds a lively dimension to most any unit, while enabling students to experience a rich exposure to culture.

Intended to be a set of pedagogical piano peices, Capers' Portraits in Jazz teaches classical technique in Jazz media.

This article provides a short biography of how the number 8 - 7 in the 'Rolling Stone's list of '100 Greatest Guitarists' began playing music and beginning a career

Newbies, pick up your Strat Squires and gather round. It's time for a lesson in the Blues.

It's sad, but we simply forget about movies that don't have great music, and remember even total turkeys that do. Want an Oscar? Get a good composer on board

Playing poker in a live poker game holds a certain mystique. Hollywood's top poker movies offer the viewer a choice seat at the main table to watch the action up close.

Before finding fame as one half of Chas & Dave, Chas Hodges went on tour with his idol, Jerry Lee Lewis in the early 1960s. Here, he talks of the experience to suite 101.