Dharma ([dÊ±ÉÉ¾mÉ] ; Sanskrit: à¤§à¤°à¥à¤® dharma, listen (helpÂ·info) ; Pali: à¤§à¤®à¥à¤® dhamma) is a key concept with multiple meanings in the Indian religions Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism. There is no single word translation for dharma in western languages.
As a pianist Duke Ellington was originally an excellent stride player who gained the respect of such giants as James P. Johnson, Fats Waller and his main influence Willie The Lion Smith.
By John Edward Hasse. The year 1899 was a seminal one in American music. For in the space of seven months three auspicious events took place. Scott Joplin published his Maple Leaf Rag-whose acceptance would become emblematic of the mainstreaming of African-American music in American culture.And two figures who would play pivotal roles in 20th century music-Duke Ellington and Hoagy Carmichael-were born.oagy would tag along. Like a sponge, he absorbed music from his mother, from the visiting circuses, and from the black families and churches in his neighborhood. Ragtime was in the air, and his mother mastered the Maple Leaf Rag and other popular tunes of the day. In 1916, his family moved to Indianapolis.