Rick Benjamin makes his PBS-Television debut as featured performer in the popular Great Performances music series Now Hear This. The hour-long program, entitled Everyone Loves Joplin, explores the music, life, and legacy of African-American composer Scott Joplin. It is hosted by violinist Scott Yoo and directed by Harry Lynch.

Everyone Loves Joplin premiers on Friday, April 17 at 9/8 c on PBS, pbs.org/gperf and the PBS app.