3.8K views · 48 reactions | Often marked as the birthday of composer Scott Joplin, giving a nod to the King of Ragtime on Nov. 24 with the '78 Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps' "Maple Leaf Rag."  | Drum Corps International | Facebook

2.3K views · 46 reactions | Back in November, we celebrated Scott Joplin's 150th birthday, hosted by pianist Jade Simmons - who gave an awesome performance of Joplin's 'Maple Leaf Rag!' | WQXR | Facebook

“Louis, play me the MAPLE LEAF RAG!” is the titular opening line in Martha Graham’s MAPLE LEAF RAG (1990). The phrase alludes to Martha’s relationship with her long-time accompanist, mentor, and lover, Louis Horst, and how he often played her Scott Joplin’s ragtime tune to lift her spirits. Its cheery effects are evident, as Martha’s MAPLE LEAF RAG is nothing short of cheeky 😉 Tickets to see MAPLE LEAF RAG at @nycitycenter for our 98th season, “American Legacies,” are on sale now. Visit the lin

A little #humpday humor from a rehearsal of Graham’s “Maple Leaf Rag” a couple of seasons ago. Our #amazingdancers make balancing on the joggling board look easy! #marthagrahamdancecompany #shehadasenseofhumor #marthagraham #scottjoplin #dancers | Martha Graham Dance