Queen of the Castle: Looking for Mama Lou, the legendary singer whose work helped inspire American ragtime.

ROGERS, Louise; AFRICAN American singers; BLACK musicians; WHITE supremacy; AFRICAN American musicians

The article provides insights into the life and legacy of Mama Lou, a legendary African American singer and composer during the ragtime era. Mama Lou, also known as Louise Rogers, played a significant role in originating popular songs like "Ta-ra-ra-boom-de-ay" and "A Hot Time in the Old Town," which were later attributed to others, exemplifying the appropriation of Black musical talent by white artists.