Scott Joplin (1868-1917) Scott Joplin, commonly known as the "King of Ragtime" music, was born on November 24, 1868, in Bowie County, Texas near Linden. Joplin came from a large musical family. His father, Giles Joplin was a musician who had fiddled dance music while serving as a slave at his master's parties. His mother, Florence Givens Joplin, born free and out of slavery, sang and played the banjo, and four of his brothers and sisters either sang or played strings. Joplin's talent was revealed
Scott Joplin was know as the kings of ragtime. I will explain also explain how he grew up and what type of music he played. I will also write about why I believe he deserves the title that he has been bestowed upon him. The first thing I will talk about is the type of music he is know for which gave him that name. Most people listen to the type of music he composed but next to none know who or how it was composed. There seems to be an abundance of music fans who know little or nothing about the
Janis Joplin One of the most colorful music legends of the 1960's was Janis Joplin. Blues legend Janis Lyn Joplin was born on January 19th 1943, the eldest child of parents Seth and Dorothy Joplin. Janis was born and raised in the small Southern petroleum industry town of Port Arthur, Texas. Her father was a canning factory worker, her mother a registrar at a local business college. Her non-aberrational upbringing coupled with the atmosphere of Port Arthur at the time; generally restrictive
Scott Joplin is known as the father of ragtime and has played a critical role in evolution of American music. Within this paper, I will discuss how the primary elements within Joplin’s piano rags are reflective of his life and the time period in which he lived, how his music played a role in the American culture at the time he was actively composing and performing, and how his genre became the essential pioneer in the evolution of jazz. While arguing this, I will use the scores of his most popular
The Rose - Janis Joplin and the Lonely Sixties [1] What is it about the Sixties that still linger in the minds of the American population forty years later? For many the Sixties was a time of liberation, a time of true freedom, but it was also a time of struggle and oppression. This was a decade that prided itself on overcoming obstacles of race, gender, and even sexuality. The Sixties was an experience that many people wish they could relive, and other survivors of the decade refuse to
Scott Joplin and His Musical Legacy "He just got his music out of the air," said one neighbor. One cannot hear the word "ragtime" without thinking of the "King of Ragtime," Scott Joplin. He is clearly one forerunner in the field of American music, particularly at the turn of the twentieth century. Not only was he a genius in the musical frame of mind, he also displayed strong talents in other areas. He had a kinesthetic gift, as seen in the movements he created for his dramatic productions
Janis Joplin was selected 28th in the World's Greatest Singers list because she thought that female singers were just as good as male singers (“100 greatest singers,” 2016). Joplin wanted to prove to all of her fans that males and females were equal. Janis Joplin’s personality was very important to her career because they helped her become nationally known. Even though Janis Joplin only recorded four albums, her major accomplishments have created a legacy for her. Janis Joplin turned to her music
Scott Joplin said: “Boy, when I’m dead 25 years, people are going to begin to recognize me.” With this quote, Scott Joplin seemed to predict the impact that his music and life would have on generations to come. Indeed, as time moved on Scott Joplin’s prediction became true. Best-known as a ragtime musician and composer, Scott Joplin set the standard for many other musicians that followed in his footsteps. Scott Joplin was an important figure in American History because he is considered the “King
(brainyquote.com). Janis Joplin was a musical icon as well as an undeclared feminist leader. Her innovative outlook and lifestyle broke the typical mold of a 1960’s female performer. Joplin made strides for women all across the musical industry and truly embodied the superficial idea of a rock star. Although she died over forty years ago, her legacy will live on for many decades to come. Her memorable persona is why Janis Joplin should be named the Queen of Soul. Janis Joplin didn’t start off as the
Scott Joplin Our nation is teeming with thousands of various music genres, each with their own unique flare. America also contains an ethnically diverse mixture of artists and composers that have all contributed to the history and patriotic culture of this country throughout time. Dwight Henry mentioned that “Music knits people together in some strange way,” and from the very beginning this has proved to be completely true, especially in the eyes of Scott Joplin. Scott Joplin was an African-American
When thinking about women singers in the sixties one name constantly pops up in my head, Janis Joplin. Nothing is more unique then the raw raspy voice of Janis Joplin. Though her rise and eventual unexpected death was short her voice and words live on through her countless songs. Janis Joplin was born January 19, 1943 in Por Arthur, Texas. Growing up she had a loving family as well as two younger siblings. According to Wikipedia Janis’ mother said, “that Janis always needed more attention than
were many music artists that became promoters to this message. The effects of drugs took its toll on many protruding and accomplished artists of that era. My paper will Focus on Three artists of from this era; Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, and Janis Joplin. Were these musicians an artificial character of their time, or were other issues impacting their choices that caused a fatal dependence on drugs? There have been many popular musicians that have died due to abusing drugs; why is it that drug abuse
write my research paper on composer Scott Joplin. He was dubbed the “king of Ragtime.” Ragtime is a style of music that is like classical concert music, in it is printed music. I listened to some of Scott Joplin’s pieces and they had a happy upbeat sound. Ragtime is considered piano music, it is a multi-themed music usually grouped as (ABACD). It is Harmonic and has syncopation and tends to be recapitulation. The term “Ragtime” originated from the term “ragged time” which refers to rhythmically broken
“The Sounds of Silence”. Like many other Paul Simon pieces, the contradictory title is not the only confusing aspect of the song, each line conveys complex yet meaningful words. The 60's was a decade dominated by great musicians: Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, and Jimi Hendrix. Paul Simon is another man that tackled music and took it to the level of excellence, like the other 60's music idols. In his song “The Sounds of Silence”, he puts multiple concepts of importance into one 35 line poem, successfully
Life and Work of Langston Hughes Early Years James Mercer Langston Hughes was born in Joplin, Missouri, on February 1, 1902, to James Nathaniel Hughes, a lawyer and businessman, and Carrie Mercer (Langston) Hughes, a teacher. The couple separated shortly thereafter. James Hughes was, by his son’s account, a cold man who hated blacks (and hated himself for being one), feeling that most of them deserved their ill fortune because of what he considered their ignorance and laziness. Langston’s
Missouri division of Southern Union Gas. James H. Oglesby is the COO and President of the Missouri division. MGE (Missouri Gas) serves approximately 498,000 natural gas customers in central and western Missouri, including Kansas City, St. Joseph, Joplin and Monett. MGE has about 700 employees to serve its customers in 155 communities throughout Missouri. Before accepting the title of COO (Chief of Operations), he was Vice President of Operations. He was promoted to this position after being employed
the realities of the black experience in America provided this insight to the black world. Langston Hughes undoubtedly saw himself first and foremost as a poet and consistently devoted himself to the art of poetry for all of his adult life. Born in Joplin, Missouri, James Langston Hughes was a member of an abolitionist family. He was the great-great-grandson of Charles Henry Langston, brother of John Mercer Langston, who was the first Black American to be elected to public office, in 1855. Hughes attended
On May 22nd, 2011 a massive tornado hit Joplin, Missouri killing 162 people and injuring 1150. With wind speeds of 322km/h, the tornado made a total cost of over $2 billion for the city. 8000 structures were destroyed, 2000 of which were homes. Many people were left homeless. The tornado held an incredible EF5 rating on the Fujita scale, measured from the amount of destruction. The tragic event lasted 38 minutes, from 5:34 pm to 6:12pm. Cool wind from the Rockies in Canada and warm wind from the
separate, when, in fact, often the meaning of poetry is supported or even defined by its form. I will discuss two poems that embody this close connection between meaning and form in their central use of imagery and repetition. One is a tribute to Janis Joplin, written in 1983 by Alice Fulton, entitled “You Can’t Rhumboogie in a Ball and Chain.” The second is a section from Walt Whitman’s 1,336-line masterpiece, “Song of Myself,” first published in 1855. The imagery in each poem differs in purpose and
liberation gave women back their self-worth and control. Even before the counterculture there were not many women who could make a statements the way that Janis Joplin could. Gender roles were the first of many standards that Janis would defy, and in turn she set an example that other women began to follow. Further more, Janis Joplin defied racial boundaries starting in her home town which had been very segregated between blacks and whites. When Janis began to pursue a music career, she adopted