Events / New York

Ragtime: Cakewalk in Pianoland

The Morgan Library & Museum
Friday, November 13, 2026
This exhibition introduces a new generation of visitors to ragtime—one of the first truly global popular music styles. Tracing the genre’s evolution from its roots in West African rhythms and European musical traditions to its pivotal role in the emergence of jazz, the exhibition explores ragtime’s vibrant cultural legacy.
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The Morgan Library & Museum

The museum began as the private library of J.P. Morgan, the prominent financier of the turn of the 20th century. His personal collection of rare books and manuscripts eventually became a gift to the community, preserving a sense of his historical wealth and power.story_potoo

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225 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016
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