Scott Joplin

Scott Joplin was an influential American composer and pianist, known as the "King of Ragtime." He created lively, syncopated piano music that blended African-American rhythms with European musical forms in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His most famous work, "The Entertainer," remains a classic. Joplin played a pivotal role in popularizing ragtime, a genre that laid the groundwork for jazz. His compositions are celebrated for their technical skill and musical originality, helping to shape the evolution of American popular music.