Texas Folklife Presents: 34th Annual Accordion Kings & Queens

Deemed the unofficial “National Instrument of Texas” by many, the accordion plays a key role in diverse folk music genres and cultural communities in Texas. Dust off your dancing boots for another historic celebration of the Accordion in Texas! Featuring accordion-fronted music performances from top bands, including: Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole, Grupo Imagen, Alex Meixner Band, and the Winners of Texas Folklife's 2023 Statewide Big Squeeze Youth Accordion Contest.