Scott Joplin MuralTexarkana Gazette
(Carol M. Highsmith LOC)
Scott Joplin (c.1867-1917) is profiled at AfriClassical.com, which features a Bibliography and comprehensive Works List for by Dr. Dominique-René de Lerma, http://www.CasaMusicaledeLerma.com.
Jul 28, 2015 10:43 AM EDT | Ian Holubiak (i.holubiak@classicalite.com)
According to KSLA, Joplin's great niece Laerma White, painted the commemorative first stroke to refresh the mural tribute and commented:
"It is a gift from God to be able to play music like he did and it is a gift from God to be able to be recognized and even though he passed on now, he is still being recognized for that gift. I am so thankful for that."
Its also been noted that the new look is part of a project sponsored by Texarkana Arts and Historic District that will cost between $10,000 and $12,000.
Scott Joplin was a Texarkanian native born in 1867 and coined some of the time's biggest hits, ushering in an era of blues and rock the predated the likes of Robert Johnson and Muddy Water. Some of his well-known works include "Treemonisha," "Maple Leaf Rag" and "The Entertainer. Mr. Joplin died in 1917.
Currently, the artist leading the restoration venture is Arthur Pletcher, who says it will take a minimum of four weeks to complete the work.
"It is a gift from God to be able to play music like he did and it is a gift from God to be able to be recognized and even though he passed on now, he is still being recognized for that gift. I am so thankful for that."
Its also been noted that the new look is part of a project sponsored by Texarkana Arts and Historic District that will cost between $10,000 and $12,000.
Scott Joplin was a Texarkanian native born in 1867 and coined some of the time's biggest hits, ushering in an era of blues and rock the predated the likes of Robert Johnson and Muddy Water. Some of his well-known works include "Treemonisha," "Maple Leaf Rag" and "The Entertainer. Mr. Joplin died in 1917.
Currently, the artist leading the restoration venture is Arthur Pletcher, who says it will take a minimum of four weeks to complete the work.
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