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Influence Of Scott Joplin On African American Music

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Izabella Argueta
Professor Copeland
Essay 9
MUSH 101
11/17/14
Essay 9
Music in the 20th century was changed by African and African-American in many ways. Due to several jazz type artists as well as adding African type music into the mix. Several types of music that are influenced by African styles include ragtime, blues, and jazz. Without this influence, music would not be what it is today.
An artist that greatly influenced the music culture of the 20th century was Scott Joplin. Scott
Joplin’s love of music and ability to play several different types of interments inspired him play ragtime music. At the young age of fourteen, Scott Joplin, begin to play at local bars. (pg. 347) This is where he began to work his way up in the world of music. The …show more content…

Needless to say Scott Joplin’s musical talents inspired many who would come after him. He was truly an asset to the change that African and
African-American music had on more traditional music.
Of course, there were others who also had an influence on the music industry. Billie Holiday was a jazz singer who added much to the world of jazz music. The jazz singer did not have schooling or experience working with music or pitch. (pg. 349) Regardless of this, she had a powerful voice that added much to the new type of music. It is even said that she learned how to sing by listening to her favorite singers Bessie Smith and Louis Armstrong. (pg. 349) She was able to train herself to sing, and she was loved for her voice.
The new music was a big hit. Even today ragtime and jazz music are recognized. Without the artists and influences of the 20th century, the music would be completely different.
Nearly everyone on the University of Idaho campus has at least heard the name, Lionel
Hampton. Lionel Hampton was a jazz artist who was originally from Louisville, Kentucky. Lionel
Hampton had a love for jazz music, and he had several hits that included, “Sunny Side of the

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