ragtime
what it is
Ragtime (alternately spelled ragged-time) is an originally American musical genre which enjoyed its peak popularity between 1897 and 1918. Ragtime was the first truly American musical genre, predating jazz. It began as dance music in the red-light districts of American cities such as St.
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questions
What is ragtime?
Ragtime (alternately spelled ragged-time) is an originally American musical genre which enjoyed its peak popularity between 1897 and 1918. Ragtime was the first truly American musical genre, predating jazz. It began as dance music in the red-light districts of American cities such as St.
What are good ragtime albums to start with?
Try Retired Boxer by Daniel Johnston, The Sting by Marvin Hamlisch, The Entertainer by Scott Joplin, and Original Ragtime by Claude Bolling.
Who are some women making ragtime?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/ragtime/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making ragtime, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20