http://nwpr.org en http://nwpr.org/post/polka-out-even-world-accordion-competition <p>This week, the Northwest is hosting a historic event – historic, at least, in the word of accordion music. The top players from 19 countries are competing in Spokane at the World Trophy Accordion Championship. It's the first time the prestigious international competition has come to the United States. As Jessica Robinson reports, U.S. accordion players feel they've got something to prove. Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:19:16 +0000 Jessica Robinson 17307 at http://nwpr.org Polka Is Out, Even At World Accordion Competition