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Discussion of research and writing about Virginia history <[log in to unmask]>
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Off Topic - March & Ragtime Music History (Black History)
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Lonny Watro <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 29 Jan 2005 11:48:55 -0500
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I am searching for information on the history of the song "Alexander's
Ragtime Band" by Irving Berlin, 1911. I would like any input (off the
list) from those who do research in music and Black history. I have read
that some researchers feel this is not a ragtime song, but a march. Do
some feel the song is considered derogetory toward African Americans? If
so, in what way?

Thanks for any input - Off the list please.

Lonny J. Watro

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