How did the accordion travel from European dance halls to become a beloved voice across the Americas?
Join Federico Pacheco for a musical journey exploring how this remarkable instrument crossed borders, absorbed local rhythms, and became part of everyday life. From French musette and Italian dance traditions to Brazilian forró, Colombian vallenato, Texas conjunto, and Louisiana zydeco, discover the accordion’s many personalities—and meet its expressive relative, the bandoneón.
Along the way, we’ll explore the stories behind names such as organetto, trikitixa, gaita, and sanfona, revealing how musicians made an instrument from elsewhere sound unmistakably their own.
Music travels without a passport. Come along for Accordion’s Secret Journey.
Thursday, October 15, 2026 • 12 PM Central
KOOP Radio 91.7 FM • Stream live at koop.org
Host: Federico Pacheco