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Jenny Lind Polka on 1850 French accordeon

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Uploaded on Nov 24, 2011

Jenny Lind Polka played on circa 1850 French accordeon also commonly called a flutina. This is an original instrument with brass reeds.

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  • RickRunningbear

    the accordion has come a long ways.

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  • David Culgan

    yes, and lost much of its simple charm in the process.

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  • Bruce Triggs

    That's very cool. I've never seen one of those played. Those were the first accordions to hit the stage in the US, back in 1843 with Moddy Stanwood playing one for the Ethiopian Serenaders in Boston. There's the foundation of American Popular music for you right there.

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  • Cullen Smith

    Very cool vid.Only wish someone was playing the bones or the banjo.Great song to hum on the march or drink period whiskey to.

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