Nick Ariondo’s repertoire seems standard concert fare – classics such as Bach and Debussy, as well as Ariondo’s original ethnic-inspired compositions. The twist? Ariondo plays it all on accordion. A ...

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 ...

Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. Magical to listen to and fascinating to watch in action, the accordion takes simple, everyday air and ...

When the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame fetes Krist Novoselic later this year, it'll be well-timed recognition. Not for his band—Nirvana certainly doesn't need the publicity—but for his instrument. He may ...

An accordion ensemble has recorded a highly entertaining new version of a classic dance track, Darude's 'Sandstorm'. This incendiary cover version of the Finnish dance classic from 1999 features a ...

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 ...

On his latest album, "Living Being II - Night Walker", Vincent Peirani plays rock classics on the accordion. The French musician has already won five ECHO Jazz awards.

Still, Kansas City has a rich accordion history thanks to Joan Cochran Sommers, an icon who is still conducting, teaching and playing the accordion. In Joan Cochran Sommers’ day, accordion salesmen ...

Everyday People: Sophie Crafts Accordion busker Sophie Crafts has taken her song-and-puppet show from Northampton to Reykjavik. Being a nomadic accordion busker requires certain qualities. A love of ...