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Articles related to the world of the accordionThe Duran Brothers: Alejo and Nafer, Masters of the Vallenato Accordion
Vallenato, one of the most representative musical genres in Colombia, has been shaped by great talents who have taken its sound and tradition to all corners of the country and beyond. Among these legendary names are two brothers who deeply marked the history of the accordion and vallenato:
Danny Federici: The Passion for the Accordion and a Courageous Fight
Danny Federici is one of those figures who, although he was not always in the spotlight, left an indelible mark on rock music. As a founding member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, Federici played a pivotal role in creating that...
Italy and the Accordion: History, Innovation and Legendary Accordionists
The accordion is an instrument that has found a special place in the musical culture of Italy, playing a crucial role in various musical genres, from folk music to jazz and classical music. The history of the accordion in Italy is...
The Life of Juancho De la Espriella: The Accordion Player who Marked an Era in Vallenato
Vallenato, one of the most representative musical genres in Colombia, has been enriched by great figures who have left an indelible mark on the history of music. Among these great talents is Juan Mario De la Espriella, better known...
Tarragó Ros: Una Dinastía Chamamecera
Chamamé, as a musical genre, is a profound expression of the culture of the Argentine coast. Among the figures who have left an indelible mark on this genre, two names stand out that are inextricably linked: Tarragó Ros and his son, Antonio Tarragó...
Ramón Ayala: The King of the Accordion and His Influence on Mexican Music
Mexican music, rich in genres and traditions, has been shaped by many talented artists over the years. Among them, one of the most iconic names is Ramón Ayala, affectionately known as "The Accordion King." His legacy has not only...
Comunidad de AcordeonVirtual
In this article I show you videos of people from all over the world using the simulator, you can appear here by sending us a video that is uploaded to YouTube, Instagram or TikTok, send it to my email info@acordeonvirtual.com
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The 5 most expensive accordions in the world
5. The Castagnari Magic: $7,850 The Italian-made Castagnari Magic 30 was designed as a wooden box, chromatic accordion with handcrafted reeds. At the two ends, the treble side has 72 knobs, while the bass side has 96. This...
The story of AcordeonVirtual
Hello! My name is Leandro La Piana, and in this article I will tell you the history of this project. Since I was born in 1992 (in Buenos Aires, Argentina) I have always been surrounded by musicians, whether in my family, in the church, and even in my group of friends, so...