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.

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 ...

Accordionella - a trio featuring Rafeek Gamal on the piano accordion, Dany Joseph on the guitar and Ahmed Adel on the cajon - captures audiences and wins hearts. Interactive, festive, joyful… The band ...

When it comes to Texas music, the guitar gets all the attention, thanks to a long line of six-string immortals such as T-Bone Walker, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Gary Clark Jr. But frankly, the instrument ...

‘Madvillainy’ is Madlib and MF DOOM’s legendary collaborative LP, released in 2004 via Stones Throw Records. The album has had a long-lasting impact on hip-hop and music in general, with DOOM’s lyrics ...

Tseliso Monaheng explores famo, a popular form of accordion music that blends storytelling, spoken word and rapid-fire rap styles to reflect the lives of Basotho Famo has spawned several successful ...

"Seeing the happy faces and the people singing along, that's the great part of it," Kermit Ohlinger said. READING, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Kermit Ohlinger could be considered a one-man band with his ...

Accordion maker Pennye Huval owns and runs Martin Cajun Accordions with her father in Lafayette Parish. Visitors to Jazz Fest will not only find Louisiana music and food, but also expert Louisiana ...