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There is Scott Joplin the 19th century black composer from Texas who is the inspiration for most Mario music.

More notably he wrote the Maple Leaf Rag, which is still taught to piano students to this day, and was featured in The Sting[0], 1973's Best Picture winner.

[0] https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070735

I don't recall Maple Leaf Rag in the movie, but Solace and the Entertainer by Joplin are there.

Solace in particular is magnificent.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qr2n2PnaC2Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsFGcPujqKE

Some people might also know Solace from BioShock: Infinite.

Yes - you're right. The Entertainer.

Unlike this guy Scott Joplin is pretty famous. Its easy to find his music on CDs or as sheet music.

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