Oct. 21—SUPERIOR — Cultures of the world meet a diverse musical repertoire at the corner of Belknap Street and Hammond Avenue. A World of Accordions, 1401 Belknap St., was created by the lifelong ...

From left, Mario Tacca, Mary Mancini and Don Gerundo being interviewed in the music studio of Mancini and Tacca's Cortlandt ...

When polka music made its mainstream debut in the Midwest in the mid-20th century, it was a hit among young crowds. Today, those crowds and accordion players at polka events (like those hosted ...

EVERETT — Strap on this 25-pound musical breastplate, give it a squeeze, and you’re guaranteed to be the life of the party. Why sing the blues when you can play the accordion? With undertones of ...

Soloist Ksenija Sidorova and guest conductor Paavo Järvi presented Erkki-Sven Tüür’s “Prophecy” — the 2007 concerto’s U.S.

Humorist Brian Unger visits the studio of a Los Angeles accordion teacher, and learns that this oft-maligned instrument has been the key to some surprising romantic success for the few who master it.

Alex Meixner is a Grammy-nominated musician and advocate...for polka music. Though he plays multiple instruments, including trumpet and drums, he's best known as an accomplished accordion player. He ...

Don’t Miss a Moment. Join 30,000 locals who stay current on San Antonio news, culture, and events. Get our free newsletters in your inbox three times a week. On its own merit, the accordion is a ...