Ragtime: A Tapestry of American Spirit

Ragtime is more than just catchy tunes. It's the vibrant tapestry woven from the threads of European musical notation, the infectious rhythms brought from Congo Square by enslaved Africans, and the soulful melodies of post-Civil War working-class America. 

Ragtime exists because free men and women of all races and backgrounds were finally able to work together, share their songs & stories, and create something entirely new. It's the musical embodiment of the American spirit – a beautiful blend of diverse cultures coming together in harmony.

These are stories that deserve to be told, and their music to be heard.

Atlanta Ragtime Band, Inc. is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt Georgia non-profit corporation.

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Atlanta Ragtime Band at Central Baptist Church, Newnan, Georgia


Seeds of Swing


Featuring the music that became the favorites and standards of early jazz.

Syncopated Sisters

Music of the Ragtime era by women composers of the era.

Atlanta Ragtime Band at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Decatur, Georgia
Atlanta Ragtime Band at Saint Luke's Presbyterian Church in Dunwoody, Georgia

Ragtime Rhythms

Celebrating Black History Month with music by composers of African descent.