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Aca Krnjeva
was one of the chromatic accordion specialists. He became
a professional performer in the late 1920's.
Among
the best known of the next generation is Miodrag Todorovic
Krnjevac, Aca Krnjevac's son. Born in 1924, he played in a
similar style (folk and variety music) to his father, and
later wrote a book about the accordion.
Until
the 1960's, the accordion was not associated with traditional
Yugoslavian music. Today, it is a strong influence. In folk
music, the accordion is very popular. More than half of all
local accordion music is in a folk style. Bands contain at
least one, and sometimes two, accordionists.
The diversity
of music differs in various ethnic regions. In Slovenia, the
music is typical of that of the Alps; Waltzes and Polkas.
In Macedonia, there is a richness of irregular rhythms, possibly
due to an Oriental influence.
Accordion
tuition is growing, and there are a number of well respected
accordionists in this part of the world. Teaching exists in
schools, usually based on classical music. Folk music has
retained the use of accordions, using the same traditional
melodies and harmonies as they were thirty years ago.
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