The accordion, often associated with Jewish music, was reportedly invented in Germany in the 1820's and came to American shores in the 1940s. Skip To Content logo/forward/small ...

Holshouser turned to accordion when a college pal gave him one as a gift. Martin Johnson reviews his latest album, then Terry Gross hosts Holshouser in the studio for conversation and some music.

The highlight of these accolades was the first place in the competition for classical accordion at the "Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique" in Paris in 1996. These early successes quickly ...

On the 21st of June, every year, residents and expats of Paris band together to bring live music to the city’s scenic streets and alleyways. Fête de la Musique, or world music day, is a ...

The accordion continues to develop every day, Ksenija says, and manufacturers are working increasingly closely with performers and composers, making the most out of this versatile instrument. Many top ...

D ick Contino is one of the few men in musical history who have ever squeezed big money out of an accordion. When he steps out into a spotlight and flashes a smile almost as wide and white as the ...

NEW YORK -- If you've heard music with an accordion, chances are you've heard Bill Schimmel playing it. Schimmel is a virtuoso accordionist and composer who's called New York home since attending ...