GLEN ALLEN, VA - Celebrating its 150th anniversary, Hohner, Inc. awarded
Flaco Jimenez with a commemorative accordion recognizing his lifelong
achievement in the world of Conjunto music. Hohner's international and
U.S. accordion product managers, Horst Fausel and Gilbert Reyes, presented
the instrument to Flaco during the Tejano Conjunto Festival in San Antonio
on May 10, 2008.
It has been said that what B.B. King is to the blues or George Jones
is to traditional country, Grammy-winning accordionist Flaco Jimenez is
to the world of Tex-Mex Conjunto, While there are many masters of the
accordion along the Texas-Mexican border, none but Flaco have toured the
world over or recorded with major pop, rock and country artists. By all
accounts, he is an international icon for the accordion-fueled Conjunto
genre. The Hohner accordion has been Flaco's signature sound and has been
a part of his family's tradition including his grandfather Patricio Jimenez,
and his legendary father Don Santiago Jimenez Sr.
Flaco's Conjunto style is derived from many cultural backgrounds, spanning
from its Tex-Mex roots to honky-tonk country, rock'n'roll and Tejano.
His unique accordion playing has earned him five Grammy Awards, and he
continues to inspire accordionists around the world.
Steve
"Esteban" Jordan
HOHNER RECOGNIZES ESTEBAN JORDAN -
It is with great honor to recognize Steve Jordan for all of the incredible music he has made throughout the years. He is a musical genius and the first to stretch the limits of the three-row diatonic accordion. Many have tried to copy, but there will never be another maestro like Steve Jordan. Hohner USA/Germany is proud to have presented Steve "Esteban" Jordan, with the new beautiful Rockordeons custom made exclusively for Steve.
This site is dedicated to all things accordion by Hohner. We will be
featuring the latest accordion products, the musicians who play them,
and the music. This is for all genres: Tex-Mex, Conjunto, Norteno, Vallenato,
Cajun, Zydeco, Irish, German, French, and more -- featuring button, piano,
and chromatic accordions. More Soon!
Este sitio es dedicado a todo relacionado al acordeón de Hohner. Ofreceremos
los productos más últimos del acordeón, los músicos que los tocan, y la
música. Esto está para todos los géneros: Tex-Mex, Conjunto, Norteno,
Vallenato, Cajun, Zydeco, Irlandés, Alemán, Frances, y más -- ofreceremos
informacion sobre acordeones de botón, de teclas, y cromáticos. ¡Más pronto!
Hohner and Bob Dylan Announce Historic Collaboration
The Bob Dylan Harmonica Collection What happens when you join a 151-year-old musical instrument manufacturer with one of the world’s most legendary musicians who happens to be the single most influential harmonica player in the annals of popular music? You make history, of course!
The Hohner company and Bob Dylan are proud to announce the Bob Dylan Collection of hand-signed harmonicas, celebrating the accomplishments and legacy of both Bob Dylan and Hohner. Hohner has manufactured and distributed musical instruments since 1857, making it one of the world’s oldest musical instrument makers. Bob Dylan – venerated American singer-songwriter, author, poet and disc jockey – has been a major figure in popular music for five decades. During his career, Bob Dylan has won awards for his songwriting, performing, and recording, earning him eleven Grammys (including a Lifetime Achievement Award), Kennedy Center Honors and an Academy Award. He has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In 2008, Bob Dylan was awarded a Pulitzer Prize Special Citation for his "profound impact on popular music and American culture, marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power."
Thank you for your participation in the Steve Jordan tribute show in Austin! We had a great time, all the music was fantastic and the event was well attended.
I ♥ my Corona II Classic! Especially this Cyan-to-Purple color~ Exotic...! ~all the best~ Ps: enjoying Terrance Simian's music..thanks for posting. tara ♪
As we approach the 3 year anniversary of Katrina the needs are still great in our Crescent City. Phoenix New Orleans is an org that has partnered with the state of Virginia and a very generous and passionate group of volunteers in Richmond. http://www. pnola. org/
None of us will ever forget where we were during one of the most horrific national tragedies our country has ever seen. Terrance and the ZE band were in Sao Paulo Brazil at The Bourbon Street Music Festival with 25 other artists from New Orleans, helplessly watching it all unfold on the news. Some got home on the last flight into the city only to be swept away to a shelter, friend or families home in Lafayette, Lake Charles. Some never saw their homes again until weeks later to discover all was lost.
Terrance will bring to Richmond with him the resilient spirit of Louisiana and his Creole people. He will bring all the texture, exotic blending of cultures and passion for life that Louisiana and New Orleans is known for. He'll also be bringing his Grammy! Join us for a really good cause and a Zydeco experience that will inspire you for days.
Also, at 11AM that day they will present a free Creole for Kidz informance at the same venue open to the public.
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