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Michael Bridge  “Tangorium” whooshed onto the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts’ stage in September, the first time the performance included dance.  What is "Tangorium?" "Tangorium" is the creation of BRIDGE & WOLAK, a unique classical and folk music duo from Canada. The multimedia experience blends classical, jazz and global music to share the captivating story of tango’s evolution from the Milongas of Buenos Aires to its place on the world stage. Previously, the show toured the United...

From ATG Member, Donna Kaspar (President, San Diego Accordion Club) Thank you San Diego Accordion Club member Joe Colombo for sharing your September 1954 copy of National Accordion Topics! Articles included news of famous stars and studios, contest winners, accordion picnics, festivals, competitions, and up-and-coming students. Lots and lots of students! One story lists the judges at the annual AAA competition: Aretta, Ferraro, Gavin, Ettore, Carozza, Deiro and Magnante, to name a few. There...

2025 PIF Castelfidardo 50th International Accordion Competitions & Festival The 2025 PIF Castelfidardo Accordion Festival was celebrated at the “home of the accordion” Castelfidardo from 10 – 14 September 2025. The PIF Castelfidardo Competitions and Festival is organized by the City Council of Castelfidardo led by Mayor Roberto Ascani, the Castelfidardo Pro Loco Tourist Association headed by Ruben Cittadini and 2025 PIF Artistic Director Antonio Spaccarotella. For 2025, it’s the 50th edition,...