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Videos vom V Internationalen Wettbewerb & VI Internationalem Festival "Akkordeon-Plus" - Russland
Foster & Allen Tour – Südafrila
Queens Service Medaille für Heather Mitchell-Gladstone, Christchurch - Neuseeland
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
‘Shirley’s Wild Accordion’ on ‘Magical Mystery Tour’, London – UKVideo: Buckwheat Zydeco "Parti de Paris" - USAJohn Bonica Communications With Injury Related Accordionists - USAVideo: Motion Trio Performs Little StoryVency Lobo Just Loves to Entertain, Mumbai – India‘14 Years Ago’: Italian Accordionists visit Mexico in March 2001
Future events |
Stanislav Angelov and Christopher Duigan Concert, Natal – South Africa‘Musical Integration Concert’ - CuracaoMirko Satto Recital, Mantova - ItalyMatthew MacLennan Trio @ Lockerbie Accordion & Fiddle Club, Scotland – UKJac & Co’s 2015 American Tour – USA‘Les As de L’accordeon’ on TV, Phillipeville – BelgiumNational Accordion Trophy, Montrond-les-Bains – FranceCharity Accordion Concert, Northern Ireland – UK‘Open Mic’ @ Brooklyn Accordion Club, New York – USASanta Maria Accordion Band Concert, Mosta – MaltaVideo: Alain Musichini Trio and Digital Duo Performing at 20th Anniversary - FranceEric Bouvelle and Matthieu Chaussalet Course, Haute-Savoie - France
New and Updated Sites |
New Site: Tango Reaction CD by Buttons & Bellows Duo - SerbiaUpdated Site: Franco Cambareri New Work Cocolito BeachUpdated Site: Silvio De Pra (1925 to 2012) - New Zealand
CD Reviews |
CD Review: Let Me Tell You A Story CD by Random EncounterHelp Desk, Information needed, Readers CommentsSubmit Your Question, CommentSUBMIT NOW |
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2015 CIA Coupe Mondiale - neue Webseite kommenden Mittwoch - Finlandby Kevin Friedrich, CIA Ambassador |
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 Diese wichtige Veranstaltung wird vom CIA Mitglied Finnland Suomen Harmonikkaliitto (SHL finnische Akkordeon Assoziation) veranstaltet.SHL Präsident und CIA Generalsekretär Kimmo Mattila (Bild links) schreibt: ". Die SHL freut sich alle Akkordeonisten und Akkordeonliebhaber aus aller Welt einzuladen, um am Festival und Wettbewerb in Turku im Oktober teilzunehmen. Dies ist der zweite Coupe Mondiale in Finnland (der letztere in Helsinki, 1975) und der 2015 Coupe Mondiale in Turku wird sicherlich auch eine wunderbare Veranstaltung werden. " Die 2015 Coupe Mondiale acht internationale Wettbewerbs Kategorien sind: - Coupe Mondiale - Junior Coupe Mondiale - Masters Coupe Mondiale - Virtuoso Entertainment - Junior Virtuoso Entertainment - Digital- - Kammer - Klassik - Kammer - Weltmusik weiters hervorragende Konzerte und wichtige Sitzungen des CIA-Exekutivkomitees, CIA Musik Ausschusses, Generalversammlung der Delegierten, in welchen die Mitglieder über zukünftige Pläne der CIA zu entscheiden. Die 2015 Coupe Mondiale Webseite, wird kommenden Mittwoch mit allen Details, einschließlich Regeln der Kategorie, Links, Hotelinformationen, Entwurf Zeitplan, unter: Coupe Mondiale zu konsultieren sein. |
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Videos vom V Internationalen Wettbewerb & VI Internationalem Festival "Akkordeon-Plus" - Russlandby Harley Jones |
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Thursday 26th March, video from 19.00 hours Moscow time - Opening Concert of VI International Festival "Accordion Plus"
Saturday 28th March, video from 18.00 hours Moscow time - "Jazz Glow".
Sunday 29th March, video from 18.00 hours Moscow time - Closing Concert "In Love With Don".
 Vom 26 bis 30 März 2015 steht der V Internationale Wettbewerb und VI Internationales Festival "Akkordeon-Plus" am Programm. Diese Veranstaltung wird von der Abteilung für Kultur von Rostov-on-Don und dem Internationalen Musikzentrum "Harmony" organisiert.Wir werden Live-Videos von den 4 großen Konzerten des Akkordeon-Plus-Festivals ausstrahlen. Unter den Interpreten sind: - Russischer geehrter Künstler Yuri Shishkin - Rumänischer Virtuose Emi Dragoya - Weltmeister Alexander Poeluev - Ukrainischer geehrter Künstler Vladimir Murza - Harmonika ensemble from Saratov - Internationaler Wettbewerb Preisträger Lev Lawrow - Gewinnerin des "Akkordeon plus" 2012 Anna Kryshtaleva - Die Sängerin Olga Chirkova - 2014 Coupe Mondiale Preisträger - Duett "Fantasy" Diese werden vom Rostov Symphony Orchestra, Volksorchester und Jazzbands unterstützt und begleitet. Informieren Sie sich mittels der schönen Konzertplakate und Konzert Videos unter: 2015RostovPlus Video Konzerte: - Donnerstag, den 26. März von 11,40 h Moskauer Zeit - Konzert von Anna Kryshtaleva ("Akkordeon Plus" Grand-Prix-Sieger 2012). - Donnerstag, den 26. März von 19,00 h Moskauer Zeit - Eröffnungskonzert der VI Internationalen Festival "Akkordeon plus" - Samstag, den 28. März von 18,00 h Moskauer Zeit - "Jazz Glow". - Sonntag, 29. März von 18,00 h Moskauer Zeit - Abschlusskonzert "in der Liebe mit Don" Die Wettbewerbe: Solokategorien für Kinder und Erwachsene für die klassische, Unterhaltung, Volks (Mundharmonika) und digitale Musik. Es gibt verschiedene Kategorien von Ensemble von Kindern bis ohne Altersbegrenzung. Einige Gewinner des Wettbewerbs werden auf den Videos zu sehen sein. Für weitere Informationen E-Mail an: info@accordionplus.ru oder auf der Website: "Akkordeon Plus" Information unter: 2014RostovPlus |
Foster & Allen Tour – Südafrilaby Rob Howard |
 Das beliebte irische Duo Foster & Allen-Tour ist Ende März und Anfang April im Rahmen einer Welt - Konzertreise auf Tour durch Südafrika:27. März - Sand du Plessis Theater, Bloemfontein 28. März - Grandwest Arena, Kapstadt 29. März - Feather Market Center, Port Elizabeth 2. April - Emnotweni Casino, Nelspruit 4. April - Emperors Palace in Kempton Park, Johannesburg 7. April - ABSA KKNK - Musiekplaas, Oudtshoorn Foster & Allen sind der Akkordeonist Mick Foster und der Sänger / Gitarrist Tony Allen. Sie begannen im Jahr 1975 zusammen zu spielen. "easy listening" Lieder und Melodien mit etwas traditioneller irischer Musik. Im Jahr 1979 veröffentlichten sie die Single "A Bunch of Thyme" in Irland, die die irischen Charts anführte und zur meistverkauften No. 1 wurde. Bald danach wiederholten sie das Kunststück auch in Großbritannien. Mehrere andere Hit-Singles und Alben folgten und das Duo wurde international bekannt. Weltweit haben sie mit ihren Alben und Videos einen Umsatz von über 22 Millionen erzielt. |
Queens Service Medaille für Heather Mitchell-Gladstone, Christchurch - Neuseelandby Heather Masefield |
 Akkordeon und Gesangslehrerin, bekannte Entertainerin und Leiterin des St. Alban Community Chores, Heather Mitchell-Gladstone wurde in der 2015 Neujahrs Honours List angeführt. "Es war eine so wunderbare Überraschung", sagt Heather ihre Queens-Service-Medaille für Verdienste um die Musik zu erhalten.Bild links ist Heather Mitchell-Gladstone in Christchurch und unteres Bild, wo sie für das Abschiedsessen an den NZAA 2013 South Pacific Accordion Championships, mit NZAA Schatz Bernstein Masefield abgebildet ist, singt und spielt. Seit ihrem 11. Lebensjahr hat Heather Klavier und Akkordeon gespielt und für Live-Publikum gesungen. Nach ihrem Musikstudium an der University von Canterbury, unterrichtete sie Akkordeon in späteren Jahren an der Universität. Heather spielte als Solistin im In- und Ausland sowie mit Bands, Gruppen und Orchestern wie dem Christchurch Symphony Orchestra und war dreimal mit der 2. Bataillon Militär Band auf Touren durch Australien. War mehrmals in Tour in Australien, Europa, England und Amerika und Touring-Musikerin in Schulen im Südwesten Englands und in Finnland. Sie ist ein Gründungsmitglied der Canterbury Accordion Association (CAA), im Jahr 2005 Heather erhielt einen Merit Award von der Akkordeon Prüfungskommission Neuseeland (AEBNZ) als Anerkennung für besondere Verdienste um die Akkordeonbewegung, gefolgt von der CAA Lifetime Mitgliedschaft in 2013. 2007 erhielt Heather einen Community Services Award vom Christchurch City Council für Verdienste um die Musik in der Gemeinschaft. 2012 wurde sie mit dem Vernon Griffiths Preis der University Canterbury für die Musikalische Leitung und in Anerkennung ihrer herausragenden Beitrag zur Musik an ausgezeichnet. |
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
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 Accordion starts: 1:37 A sample from the special....the Fish and Chips stop! Enjoy The Beatles 1967 style!In 1967 the Beatles filmed ‘Magical Mystery Tour’, their third movie. Merseyside-born accordionist Shirley Evans (1932 - 2010) appeared in a scene on board the coach, accompanying some lively sing-along numbers with the Beatles. Another scene showed her playing ‘Shirley’s Wild Accordion’, written for her by John Lennon, on which she was backed by Paul McCartney on maracas and yelling "Go on, Shirl!", and Ringo Starr on drums. However, the accordion playing scene in the above video was left out during final editing, and until now this unique recording has remained unissued in the vaults at EMI in Abbey Rd, London. The latest DVD/Blu-ray re-issue of ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ includes ‘Shirley’s Wild Accordion’ in the bonus material. ‘Shirley's Wild Accordion’ was recorded on October 12th 1967 at EMI Studios, Abbey Road, London, in eight takes, with Evans playing from an arrangement written by Mike Leander from a tune composed by John Lennon. Shirley Evans was a world travelled professional accordionist, composer, dancer, presenter/writer of a children’s TV show in Hong Kong, and latterly was involved in show business agency work in Florida, USA. She entertained on cruise ships, and in the 1970s performed as a duo with CIA Coupe Mondiale winner Donald Hulme. |
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 Video: Buckwheat Zydeco: "Parti de Paris" - A popular traditional zydeco piece sung in Creole French! Published on Buckwheat's World, 19 March 2015. |
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 The author of the book Play Your Accordion Without Pain, John Bonica PT CMP NZRP was visiting New Zealand recently and I had the pleasure of meeting him on a yacht in the beautiful Bay of Islands. While discussing his book, John told me about the interesting contacts his book has ocassioned, so I asked him to write, as there may be many other accordionists very interested. John Bonica wrote: "In the process of writing my book for accordionists exclusively, I have been contacted by several readers with pain and issues which are hindering their ability to manage the left and right hand keyboards. Most contacts are from my readers, and many are from those who have heard of my book through friends. The provision of my email address has prompted direct contact with me, and with the aid of the internet, they have provided me with digital pictures and or video (via Skype) and direct phone contact. With calls coming from England, New Zealand, the USA, and other countries, I have been able to solve most issues and give helpful advice, which has made a positive change. Interestingly enough, most issues involved a slight change to the right hand / wrist / elbow position together with altering straps to align the keyboard correctly to fit the individual’s body type. Some were playing instruments way too small for them, while others were struggling with slanted keyboards and accordions too big for their body type. Other issues involved bass straps being too loose, incorrect seating height, and of course the troubles that occur for those that play standing, or professionals that stroll. One thing that came out frequently was that as we age (or change shape) the position we wear the accordion must change somewhat as we grow from childhood to adulthood, or if weight and body size changes, it is necessary to adjust instrument positioning accordingly. As we age, going to a lighter instrument is not always the correct solution. (I personally witnessed Galla-Rini playing a full sized accordion way into his 90’s with ease.) Keep the enquiries coming. My email address is bonicael@teleport.com I welcome your questions and the advice I provide is free. These consults are given free in appreciation for all the help and advice I have received from many people musically over my career." This exciting eBook by John Bonica (PT CMP NZRP) is being published chapter by chapter, with about one chapter being released each month. For more information, and to purchase: John Bonica |
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| Motion Trio in a recently released video of their very famous composition Little Story. Video published by Motion Trio on 12 March 2015 |
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 If you walk past Band Stand in Bandra Salman Ansari dna after 8pm, you may hear the faint sound of an accordion against the sea breeze. Standing opposite actor Shah Rukh Khan's house, Vency Lobo has been playing the instrument nightly from 8pm to midnight, for the last six months. Born and brought up in Mumbai, 57-year-old Lobo said he had been living in Goa for 23 years and recently relocated.Working as a senior auditor in the defence accounts department during the day, the nights are reserved for his red accordion. "I play it while going to work in the train from Bandra to Churchgate, and also on my way back," said Lobo. Lobo added that he plays waltzes, tangos, and other popular music besides hymns and Christmas carols. On being asked if SRK's popularity has got anything to do with him getting public attention, he said: "He's human, just like anyone else, but it is possible that people who have come to see him may drop in to listen to me." |
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 The Accordions Worldwide news for the week ending March 30th 2001 reported that two Italian accordionists, Massimiliano Pitocco (recent picture right) and Valentino Lorenzetti, had recently been invited to perform in Mexico. Although Mexico is more often associated with the diatonic accordion and Norteno and Mariarchi music, there is in fact an appreciation of the piano and chromatic accordions, and other forms of music. It seems that the two Italians were well received. Italian Accordionists in Mexico Contributed by Holda Paoletti-Kampl A series of musical events featuring exponents of the Italian accordion scene took place recently in Mexico. On March 10th a ‘Noche Italo-Mexicana’ was held in Leon City, and on March 11th the ‘Diva Y Divinas’ concert featured Massimiliano Pitocco on classical accordion and Cemex's Valentino Lorenzetti on MIDI accordion. The musical evening (which also featured a colourful orchestra of Mariachis) was organised by the Italian political and commercial authorities and inspired by Dismamusica, an organization based in Milan, Italy. A carefully selected public (attendance was by invitation only) responded with enthusiasm to the pieces performed by the two soloists, whose programme was concluded by Astor Piazzolla's ‘Oblivion’ and ‘Libertango’, played jointly by the artists. The enthusiasm surrounding this event was so intense that the start of the concert had to be brought forward by half an hour. The event was a major success with the two accordionists filling the audience with "colourful" enthusiasm. |
Future events |
by Rob Howard
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  Accordionist Stanislav Angelov and pianist Christopher Duigan perform a program of tango music on Friday March 27th, 7.30pm, at the Church of the Ascension, Church Lane, Hilton, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa.Bulgarian-born Stanislav Angelov has lived in South Africa for many years, and has done a great deal to promote the accordion there through his frequent performances, recordings, and his publicity website. For further information email: music@goodmusic.co.za |
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  A concert entitled ‘Musical Integration Concert’ takes place on Saturday March 28th, 7.30pm until 9.30pm, at the Brakkeput Mei Mei restaurant, Spaanse Water, Kaya Bolo Pretu, Westpunt, on the island of Curacao, off the coast of Venezuela. Performing as a quartet, visiting from Colombia, are Lácides Romero (picture left - accordion and piano), Valentina Gómez (guitar) Carlos Vásquez (guitar), and Chepe Ariza (bass guitar). Also performing are Curacao musicians Grupo Serenada, Dushi Corsu, and Raices de Colombia. For further information email: lacidesromero@gmail.com |
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 On Sunday March 29th, 5pm, accordionist Mirko Satto will perform a recital at the Feste di Palazzo Gonzaga, Mantovana (Mantova), an event in a Sunday Concerts series. The program includes music by Vivaldi, Albinoni, Couperin, Daquin, Rossini, Solotarjow, Fancelli, Lecuona, Rota, Galliano, and Piazzolla. |
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 The Matthew MacLennan Trio are the guests at the Lockerbie Accordion & Fiddle Club on Tuesday March 31st, 7.30pm. The club meets at the Queens Hotel, Old Annan Road, Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire DG11 2RB.Matthew Maclennan, a winner of several accordion competitions, has recently released his debut CD ‘Traditionally Inspired’, a mixture of music from throughout Scotland and beyond her borders. |
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 Jac & Co are the French accordion/vocals duo Jacques and Corinne Pellarin. Last year they had a successful tour of the USA, and in April and May return for some more appearances. The French magazine ‘Le Progrès’ said: “They bring back almost a century of the traditional French 'chanson' songs like those of Édith Piaf, Yves Montand and Francis Lemarque. With just voice and accordion, Jacques & Co captivate audiences and transport them to the dance halls and street side cafés of France's yesteryears!” Dates: April 3rd, 7th, 10th, 15th, 17th (with the Star chef George Perrier), 21st, 24th, 28th - French restaurant ‘A la Maison’, Ardmore, Philadelphia April 19th - with Andrea Carlson & Love Police, Café Vivaldi, New York April 26th - Corinthians Yacht Club, April 30th and May 1st - Auberge chez François, Great Falls (VA), near Washington May 2nd and 3rd - Wine & Food Festival, National Harbour May 5th to 10th - Jac & Co recording session & concert in C.A.S Studio, Vineland, New Jersey May 11th - French restaurant ‘Pot au feu’, Providence, Rhode Island May 14th - Gateway Lodge, Pennsylvania May 29th – concert at Cooperage project, Honesdale |
by Rob Howard
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 ‘Les As de L’accordeon’ is an accordion festival, televised on the Belgian channel TV Wallonie, featuring many accordionists, including Andre Loppe, Erika – ‘Princess of the Accordion’, Michel Pruvot, Christian Gauchy, etc, who will all play for dancing on Friday April 3rd, 4pm onwards, at the Restaurant la Cote D’or, rue de la gendarmerie, Phillipeville, Belgium. |
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| This year’s annual National Accordion Trophy takes place at the Auditorium, Montrond-les-Bains, on Monday April 6th, 4pm. This national competition is a transitional step towards the major international accordion competitions. The Montrond-les-Bains National Accordion Trophy follows the logical continuation of regional contests (11 levels - from Beginner to Superior). For the National Accordion Trophy 2015 Montrond-les-Bains, candidates will represent the prestigious accordion schools, including the CNIMA J.Mornet. |
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 A concert in aid of Retinitis Pigmentosa, an inherited cause of blindness, featuring operatic soprano Denise Leigh and her accordionist husband Stefan Andrusyschyn, takes place on Friday April 10th, 8pm, at the Mcneill Theatre, Larne Leisure Centre, Tower Road, Larne, Northern Ireland. The concert also features the Larne Seniors Accordion Orchestra (MD Clyde Johnston), East Antrim Juniors Orchrestra, and NAO UK Polka Champion Johnny Wilson. Tickets are available from any Orchestra member, Larne Tourist Information Centre, and Larne Leisure Centre. For further information email: clyde.johnston@hotmail.co.uk |
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 Brooklyn Accordion Club’s next meeting will be an ‘Open Mic’ afternoon. This takes place on Sunday April 12th, 2pm until 4pm. All are welcome. Beginners/first timers are especially welcome!The Spring issue of the club magazine SqueeZine! will be available at this meeting. Contributors include Dr William Schimmel Charita Patamikakorn, Patrice Escandon, Jeanne Velonis, Benedikt Neuroth, T.C. Costello, Rebecca, Rob Reich, Tony Kovatch, Joe De Clemente, Andrew Cordle, Denise Koncelik, Evan Perry-Giblin, and Robert Duncan. Brooklyn Accordion Club meets at 61 Local, 61 Bergen St., Brooklyn, New York. For further information email: brooklynaccordionclub@gmail.com |
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| On Sunday April 19th, 10am until 12pm, the Santa Maria Accordion Band (MD Marthese Busuttil Cassar LBCA.B.C.A) performs a morning concert, during which they will be accompanying Mr. Mario Borg during his artistic exhibition. This event takes place at Ir-Razzett tal-Markiz Mallia Tabone, Centru ta’ kultura Nazzjonali, Triq Wied il-Ghasel, il-Mosta, Malta. |
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Video 2: Alain Musichini Trio
 Video1: Le Duo Numerique of Alain Musichini and Christophe Savoie, excerpts of great works by Bach, Mozart, Vivaldi and others.Video 2: Alain Musichini Trio and guests perform for dancing in Chatellerault, November 2014. Video by Alexandra Astorg. The Digital Duo of Musichini and Savoie and the Alain Musichini Trio are both performing at the CNIMA J.Mornet 20th Anniversary Festival National d’Accordéon, 29th to 31st May in Saint-Sauves. The festival also includes an amazing list of former CNIMA students who have gone on to become famous accordion performers and teachers. Download the full program and information: 2015CNIMA.pdf |
by Rob Howard
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 Popular French accordionists Eric Bouvelle and Matthieu Chaussalet will jointly teach an accordion course in Haute-Savoie, France, June 29th to July 3rd.In a beautiful setting, in Haute-Savoie (in the heart of the Aravis) Eric and Matthew will guide you and meet your expectations in a friendly atmosphere. So you can hone your musical and technical knowledge. Whether ‘acoustic’ or ‘Digital’, they teach you how to run your songs, the bagpipes to jazz, to the variety, according to your preferences. You will have the chance to spend a few days alongside two popular names of accordion, and meet them through a pleasant evening in their company. The course includes a visit to the nearby Cavagnolo factory and concert by Eric Bouvelle and Matthieu Chaussalet. |
New and Updated Sites |
by Harley Jones
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 Buttons & Bellows Duo of Aleksandar Nikolic & Petar Maric have released a new CD titled Tango Reaction. This CD features 11 tracks of excellent music and is available online at Cat No. beltango5 |
by Franco Cambareri
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 Franco Cambareri has released a new work:Catalog No: cfranco194 - Cocolito Beach (solo) as an eSheet, able to be purchased online with credit card and sent to you by email. Cocolito Beach is a happy Latin beach party dance. |
by Harley Jones
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 Updated Site: The website of Silvio De Pra (1925 to 2012) has been updated. Hear sound samples of the beautiful voice and accordion of Silvio De Pra. CD's and eTracks albums available from the site. |
CD Reviews |
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 CD Reviews Index for the Review of Let Me Tell You A Story CD by Random Encounter, in English language, reviewed by Joan Cochran Sommers |
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