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Proulx found fertile, if rocky, soil for her first two novels (Postcards and The Shipping News) in the far northeastern corner of North America In Accordion Crimes she ranges much further afield. The novel follows an accordion from the hands of its maker in Sicily in 1890 until it is flattened by a truck in Florida in 1996. In the intervening century it passes through the hands of a host of unlucky owners and their kin: Abelardo Relampago, who dies from the bite of a poisonous spider; Dolor Gagnon, decapitated by his own chain saw; Silvano, cut down in the jungles of Venezuela by an Indian's arrow. .
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 This book details Dick Contino's career from his early teen celebrity, becoming a seasoned entertainer, being discharged from the Army in 1954, until the present day. It examines the highs and lows of his life, from being a great musical entertainer, to being called a "draft dodger" and sent to prison, being drafted and being transferred to a Special Service Entertainment Unit that performed for troops all across Korea..
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Frankie Yankovic, the foremost musician in American polka history, never wanted to play it safe. His life was filled with triumphs, defeats, crises, and controversies An uninhibited original, Yankovic earned his international reputation.
For half a century, the Cleveland native thrilled polka fans around the globe with hits such as "Just Because" and the "Blue Skirt Waltz." He sold millions of records, won the first Polka Grammy, influenced a generation of musicians, and found fame and fortune beyond his wildest dreams.
But behind the light-hearted sounds of the accordion stood a man obsessed. Yankovic's tumultuous touring schedule and restless temper alienated talented band members and made family life difficult. Yankovic struggled with dark emotions while playing "the happiest music on earth."
Yankovic rose above his troubles and became an idol to polka fans in America, Canada, and Europe. He could be lovable, mean, generous, and petty, but always brave and audacious. Above all, he was an entertainer. There may never be another like him. This is his story..
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Taking us from 1936 to 1999, The Accordionist’s Son, heralded by the Times Literary Supplement as “the first great Basque novel,” is a beautiful and gripping tale of a town, a family, an incredible friendship and a people whose culture is slowly dying..
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Biography of Myron Floren, famous from the Lawrence Welk Show, and native of South Dakota..
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This digital document is an article from Performing Arts & Entertainment in Canada, published by Performing Arts and Entertainment in Canada on June 22, 1998. The length of the article is 610 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: A tribute was performed on Jul 26, 1998 in honor of the musical contributions of accordionist Minnie White. Folk artists and residents of Codroy Valley, Newfoundland congregated at the Cormier Complex to reminisce the highlights of White's career and to watch guest performances.

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Title: The first lady of the accordion: Minnie White.(musical tribute to renowned accordionist Minnie White)
Author: Cathy Gale
Publication:Performing Arts & Entertainment in Canada (Refereed)
Date: June 22, 1998
Publisher: Performing Arts and Entertainment in Canada
Volume: 32 Issue: 1 Page: 16(1)

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This digital document is an article from Nursing Homes, published by Thomson Gale on June 1, 2005. The length of the article is 1368 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: My accordion dreams.
Author: Gary Tetz
Publication:Nursing Homes (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 1, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 54 Issue: 6 Page: 72(2)

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