Experience the revival of Scott Joplin's 'Treemonisha' by Washington National Opera, blending ragtime, spirituals, and ...

Many found the music offensive, the dancing objectionable, and the popularity of both with young people verging on a mental ...

The L.A. duo does for ragtime what Wendy Carlos’ Switched-On Bach did for Baroque, reimagining the century-old sound for synths and V-drums. It’s a zippily heartfelt take on a vaudeville staple.

Scott Joplin’s Treemonisha, an opera that blends ragtime, Black folksongs, spirituals, ballet, and traditional operatic elements, is being brought to the stage by playwright and Colgate Associate ...

From ragtime roots to modern free jazz explorations, Spike Wilner's musical journey blossomed from mentorship and the ...

Discover the reimagined adaptation of Scott Joplin's 'Treemonisha' by Washington National Opera, showcasing academic freedom and the value of education.

A century of songs that didn’t just reflect the moment — they shaped eras, sparked movements, and carried the joy and resistance that define Black life.

The Missouri History Museum is hosting a special event to preserve the legacy of Mill Creek Valley, a historically Black ...

The original Fortune Records site was right down the block from me, on Linwood,” says Todd Albright, 49. “Since that name was already taken, I decided to call it Misfortune ...

Scott Joplin, known as the "King of Ragtime," is recognized for his mastery of the piano and his role in integrating the ...

A Bay Area attorney who researched silent films as a hobby, John Bengtson spent decades tracking down the exact streets where ...

How the Washington National Opera’s Francesca Zambello forced a confrontation to leave the Kennedy Center after the Trump ...