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  1. Ragtime - Wikipedia

    Ragtime music originated within African American communities in the late 19th century and became a distinctly American form of popular music. It is closely related to marches. Ragtime …

  2. Ragtime : Shows | Lincoln Center Theater

    RAGTIME is a sweeping musical adaptation of E.L. Doctorow ’s novel that follows three fictional families in pursuit of the American Dream at the dawn of the 20th Century: Black pianist …

  3. History of Ragtime | Articles and Essays | Ragtime | Digital ...

    The Ragtime Nightmare by Tom Turpin (St. Louis, MO: Robt. DeYoung & Co., 1900). Performing Arts Reading Room, Library of Congress. Ragtime, a uniquely American, …

  4. Ragtime | Description, History, & Facts | Britannica

    Sep 24, 2025 · Ragtime, propulsively syncopated musical style, one forerunner of jazz and the predominant style of American popular music from about 1899 to 1917. Ragtime evolved in …

  5. What is Ragtime Music: A Complete Overview

    Jun 25, 2024 · Ragtime is a unique and influential genre of music that originated in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is known for its distinctive syncopated …

  6. History of Ragtime — Timeline of African American Music

    “Ragtime” describes songs and social dances (such as the cakewalk) that presented stereotypical representations of African Americans in the late 1890s and early 1900s, as well as the …

  7. The real history behind 'Ragtime' on Broadway | New York ...

    Sep 30, 2025 · The real history behind 'Ragtime' on Broadway The real history behind 'Ragtime' on Broadway Learn about the origins of ragtime music, the era in which the musical is set, and …