The seventh annual BrechtFest, which celebrates the work of German poet and playwright Bertolt Brecht, returns to the Allways Lounge.

Lots to write about this week! First off, I want to congratulate Caitríona Fee (concertina) and Colin Kadis (accordion), the ...

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.

Princess Kate was joined by a special surprise guest during a holiday piano duet that aired on British television on Christmas Eve. Princess Kate's 10-year-old daughter, Princess Charlotte, played the ...

The Hohner Corona Xtreme II-T is the top choice for professional norteño and Tex-Mex performers, featuring 34 treble buttons, noiseless fingerboard technology, and dynamic sound that cuts through ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This harmonica was made by Hohner in ...

A Belarus native who now lives in Czechoslovakia, Aliaksandr Yasinski is a virtuoso button-accordion player who can play just about any style with exceptional skill and daring. He will make his U.S.

Leonardo “Flaco” Jiménez was born to accordion royalty in 1939 in San Antonio. At the age of 7, he began performing with his dad and grandfather, both of whom were accordion masters in the conjunto ...

From traditional folk tunes to jazz improvisation, the accordion is an expressive instrument, and when choosing the right model, you’ll need to consider your musical goals, skill level, and comfort ...

Known to many throughout Europe as "the accordion man" – Ken Hopkins from County Down dedicated decades of his life to collecting and restoring the instruments. At the time of his death last year, he ...