YAKIMA – On the day the music nearly died, this living legend, Yakima Valley’s own maestro of the “macaroni box,” Al Maletta Sr., woke up earlier than normal. The 90-year-old accordion instructor ...

Tom Cordoni has a theory about why people are attracted to accordion music. “What sets it apart from other instruments? It’s got humor and will make you smile. When people hear it they’re ready for ...

In the town of Cotati, the month of August is synonymous with the Accordion Festival, taking place this year on Aug. 19 and 20 at La Plaza Park. The event not only brings pleasure to many attendees, ...

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Latvian-born accordionist Ksenija Sidorova introduces her wonderful instrument and its colourful history. Close your eyes, and picture someone playing the accordion. If the first image that pops into ...

Accordion lovers, take note: A World of Accordions Museum, at the Harrington ARTS Center in Superior, is hosting a grand re-opening celebration this weekend. The museum, designed to promote respect ...

It’s been a little more than three years since Stan Boreson died at the age of 91. If you’re of a certain age and grew up around here, you know that Everett-born Boreson was the self-proclaimed “King ...

Musician and accordion designer Gilberto Reyes met us at the door of Hohner’s national headquarters then located in historic Glen Allen, Virginia. He and I had many mutual friends but had never met in ...

SEARCY - Jenna Roosevelt has an ear for music. The Albion, Ill., native and senior at Harding University plays guitar, harmonica and trumpet, among other instruments. Roosevelt, 22, also teaches piano ...

ALICE, Texas — A local music promoter is excited about an upcoming event that he promises will be the biggest Conjunto and Tejano festival in history. It’s going to be held at La Vision Park in Alice ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Nine finalists from across the state will strap on their accordions this weekend and squeeze out songs as they compete for prizes in the 13th annual Big Squeeze competition at the ...