Ragtime, “Coon Songs”, and Cake Walks
The history of Ragtime music in the black community is a very complicated one. While it was a important aspect of black culture and music, it is also deeply rooted in a very derogatory and hurtful history as well. Even though Ragtime music formally got it’s name in the 1890’s, it was around and known … Continue reading Ragtime, “Coon Songs”, and Cake Walks
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