The accordion is gaining worldwide popularity. Germany has declared it the instrument of the year for 2026. This all-rounder is used across various genres, from tango to heavy metal.

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A modest yet treasured staple of the music community in Badrock Canyon and the North Fork, “Accordion Bob” Mislivec says he views his life as a string of serendipitous opportunities and connections – ...

The future of Wisconsin's polka tradition depends on young musicians, like 12-year-old Ephraim McMullin, a member of the ...

When you think of accordion, you think of European polka or folk music. Hanzhi Wang wants you to think of Bach and Piazzolla. On Sunday, Oct. 13, the China-born Wang brings her accordion to Leo Rich ...

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The accordion was the first instrument Joan Grauman ever heard. As the daughter of Joseph Tacchetti, an Italian immigrant and an award-winning accordionist, Grauman was handed a musical legacy that ...

READING, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Kermit Ohlinger could be considered a one-man band with his accordion. He plays a midi accordion that has electronic sensors in it, enabling him to play over 300 sounds ...

Alexander Sevastian is on the front line, armed with his accordion. He says he is one of the few classical music accordion players in North America. Listeners think of the accordion as “party ...