First recognised in 2009, World Accordion Day, which is observed on 5 May, was inaugurated in Italy before the bug bit the rest of the world, turning the celebrations into a global phenomenon. The second post-Covid event kicks off with a concert at the Alma Café in Rosebank, Cape Town , at 6pm on Friday and will culminate in a dinner, expo and concert at the Drostdy Theatre in Stellenbosch on Sunday at 1pm.
Detailing the entertainment attendees can expect, Oosthuizen named a tango dance session accompanied by piano, country dancing, traditional Austrian dance and South African music. Appreciation for the accordion is evident in how the instrument features in various South African cultures and popular music, where it gives character to the current trends. It also connects us to other cultures such as Latin, French and German.
He dropped names like Johnny Clegg and Paul Simon as some of the most prominent artists whose sound was enhanced by the accordion. In addition to his declaration about the instrument being incorporated into this era’s popular music, Oosthuizen revealed that for the first time in 30 years, the University of Cape Town currently has students pursuing tertiary education in the accordion.
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