"In addition to 'The Ragtime Era' and numerous other TV series and appearances, Morath had a prolific career as a live performer, songwriter and recording artist. He released dozens of albums and played over 5,000 shows. . . ."

"Morath acknowledged that 'I owe a debt more than I can articulate' to the Black artists who created the genre."

Tireless Ragtime Booster & Public TV Pioneer Max Morath Dead at 96

https://www.twincities.com/2023/06/19/max-morath-musician-who-revived-ragtime-via-public-television-dies-at-96-in-duluth/ via Twin Cities/"Pioneer Press"

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Max Morath, musician who revived ragtime via public television, dies at 96 in Duluth

“The Ragtime Era” was a breakthrough television program Morath scripted and performed in 1960.

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