Who's behind the notes? Discover Joseph Francis Lamb: Ragtime Composer
Bohemia is a ragtime piano composition by Joseph F. Lamb, notable for its use of minor keys—a rarity in Lamb's work. Published in 1919, it reflects the sophisticated "classic rag" style Lamb developed under Scott Joplin's mentorship. As one of the "Big Three" ragtime composers, Lamb infused this piece with intricate syncopation and European melodic influences, departing from conventional ragtime structures.