United States Accordion Music
The accordion resonates deeply with America’s cultural roots. This versatile instrument arrived with European immigrants in the 1800s. Regional styles like Cajun, Tejano, and Klezmer integrated the accordion. Blues and jazz pioneers oxidized their amber tones. It underscored vaudeville shows and Broadway musicals. Patriotic marches rallied troops overseas with the accordion. Polka dancers whirled to … Read more