Roaring Ragtime
By: Tatyanna Tyger
Piano was the dominate instrument.
Ragtime era was from 1896 to 1920.
Was found in St. Louis, Missouri
Cake Walk was a popular dance to ragtime where slaves would mock their masters by dancing and reacting them.
Became played out when Jazz became popular in the 1920’s
Some popular ragtime artists are Eubie Black and Scott Joplin
A popular ragtime song is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPmruHc4S9Q