DJ Betto Arcos Spices Up The Accordion
Marco Ambrosini and Jean-Louis Matinier, who respectively hail from Italy and France, are among Betto Arcos' favorite musicians currently testing the sonic limits of the accordion.
Betto Arcos, host of Global Village on KPFK in Los Angeles and globetrotting DJ, is a frequent guest on the weekends on All Things Considered, where he discusses the music he’s found on his journeys. On this episode, Arcos shares music that utilizes the accordion, with eye towards coaxing new and unexpected sounds out of the instrument. Hear the conversation at the audio link, and check out the music below.
Jean-Louis Matinier and Marco Ambrosini
“Tasteggiata” from: Inventio
Kepa Junquera
“Sorginak Infernuko Hauspotik Irtetzen” from: Una pequeña historia de la Trikitixa
Chango Spasiuk
“Tierra Colorada (En Vivo en el Teatro Colon)” from: Tierra Colorada en el Teatro Colón: Chango Spasiuk en Concierto (En Vivo)
Buyepongo
“Maestros” from: Maestros