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Lydia Chéreau
Born and raised in Paris, France, Lydia Chéreau began playing the accordion at an early age due, at least in part, to the influence of her father, famed accordionist Abélard Chéreau… [Read more]
The International Accordion Festival has featured sounds from near and far, from the Old World to the New, from the famously familiar to the fantastically unknown. Discover this year’s artists.
Born and raised in Paris, France, Lydia Chéreau began playing the accordion at an early age due, at least in part, to the influence of her father, famed accordionist Abélard Chéreau… [Read more]
Learn about the history of the accordion in the Western Hemisphere during this brief intermission.
This seven-piece band and dancer from Salento, Italy perform a contemporary style of traditional Pizzica music and dance.
Inspired by Khan and having studied the Hindustani Shastriya Sangeet classical vocal tradition, Sonny Metha formed Austin's Riyaaz Qawwali in 2006…
This eight-piece band is rooted in Nordic folk traditions, classical idioms and innovative modern ideas.
From this place, turn right onto this street. Next, head south for 28 miles. Then acquire yacht and cross the Atlantic ocean. Afterward, travel west for 518 miles in a recently-stolen 2002 Honda Civic that you will ditch when you reach your destination. Your destination will be on the left. Ditch car. Hide from the police, and enjoy your stay!