When I tell people that I play the accordion, I usually get a certain kind of reaction. “Accordion? That’s unusual,” some people say, “I don’t know anyone who plays the accordion!” Sometimes it’s “My ...

In Edwin Erickson's workshop, about 100 busted accordions of varying vintages are heaped on tables, lined up on shelves or packed away in multicoloured cases on the floor. Some need tuning. Others ...

We revisit a conversation we first aired in April 2023 which was the first installment of our series on people’s professions. We’ll learn what it takes to do different kinds of jobs and how these ...

Percussionist Stan Galli, who was also Omaha's only accordion repairman, has retired. He still has a number of different accordions, like this Czech accordion that is nearly 100 years old, for sale in ...

For 50 years, Francisco Luis Ramírez has been the go-to guy for instrument repairs in a nation that reveres the accordion. Now it’s a family business. By Jordan Salama MEXICO CITY — “Your accordion is ...

Drexel Avenue in Decatur is a quiet neighborhood with historic homes. One home in particular stands out if you look close enough. If you spot a mounted accordion, that means you've found the home of ...