This accordion virtuoso has brought American roots music across the globe. He sees the accordion as a symbol of immigrant triumph – Zydeco! Tex-Mex! – and as the instrument of 19th century colonialism. Paradox and polkas. And no darn Lawrence Welk.
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PERSON: David Amram
PLACE:a synagogue in Azerbaijan
THING:his accordion
RANDY’S THING: The Impossible Exile