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Archive Home > 2009 > September > 11 > That old-time rhythm

That old-time rhythm

‘Ragtime’ musical hits Portland

By Jenny Harada / The Bulletin
September 11, 2009

During the early 20th century, the syncopated melodies of ragtime were a national craze. Composers included Ben Harney, Joseph Lamb and most famously, Scott Joplin.

The marches, cakewalks and rags of the era serve as a backdrop for the Tony Award-winning musical, “Ragtime.” Kicking off the....

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