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Marion Jacobson

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Description:Squeeze This! is the first history of the piano accordion and the first study of the accordion as a uniquely American musical and cultural phenomenon._x000B_Ethnomusicologist and accordion enthusiast Marion Jacobson traces the changing idea of the accordion in the United States and its cultural significance over the course of the twentieth century. She focuses on key moments of transition, from the introduction of elaborately decorated European models imported onto the American vaudeville stage and the instrument's celebration by ethnic musical communities and mainstream audiences alike, to its later denigration and novelty performances by the likes of "Weird Al" Yankovic as well as a recent revival within contemporary cabaret acts and pop groups. _x000B_Loaded with dozens of images of gorgeous instruments and enthusiastic performers and fans, this book represents the accordion in a wide range of popular and traditional musical styles, revealing the accordion culture in America.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Squeeze This!: A Cultural History of the Accordion in America. To get started finding Squeeze This!: A Cultural History of the Accordion in America, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Squeeze This! is the first history of the piano accordion and the first study of the accordion as a uniquely American musical and cultural phenomenon._x000B_Ethnomusicologist and accordion enthusiast Marion Jacobson traces the changing idea of the accordion in the United States and its cultural significance over the course of the twentieth century. She focuses on key moments of transition, from the introduction of elaborately decorated European models imported onto the American vaudeville stage and the instrument's celebration by ethnic musical communities and mainstream audiences alike, to its later denigration and novelty performances by the likes of "Weird Al" Yankovic as well as a recent revival within contemporary cabaret acts and pop groups. _x000B_Loaded with dozens of images of gorgeous instruments and enthusiastic performers and fans, this book represents the accordion in a wide range of popular and traditional musical styles, revealing the accordion culture in America.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Squeeze This!: A Cultural History of the Accordion in America. To get started finding Squeeze This!: A Cultural History of the Accordion in America, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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