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First
found in the Netherlands at the beginning of the century,
the accordion most probably arrived via the German border.
It is played mainly in the east, particularly in the region
of Achterhoekse, which had a diatonic accordion tradition
lead by artists such as Herman Oudenampsen, Jan Klein-Hesseling,
Gerrit Klompenhouwer and Hendrick Lievens. Terschelling (a
small island in the north) also produced some good musicians
including William de Heck.
Some
of the Netherlands has produced its best accordionists in
the field of jazz, notably Matt Matthews and Johnny Meijer.
Dutch
accordionists were also fond of the musette style, which probably
reached them through Belgium. A specialist in this style was
Frans Van Capelle. Perhaps the best known Dutch accordionist
is Harry Mooten, who taught himself.
Arie
Maasland (1908-1980), who was best known as Malando, specialised
in Latin American music, and became famous with his tango,
"Olé Guapa" (composed in 1937), and his tango
orchestra.
Accordionist
John Woodhouse was also very popular with audiences, and released
many LP's and CD's.
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