Video 1: KOIN TV Oregon Musician Raises Money for Charities
Video 2: 2020 Not Just Oompah! Concert – Online Edition with Alicia Jo Straka

Alicia Jo Straka will perform for the San Francisco Accordion Club on September 20, 2020. Portland musician Alicia Straka has been performing concerts specifically to raise money for the CDC and the International Rescue Committee and others.

Alicia Jo Straka, previously Alicia Baker, is a professional accordionist, pianist, and vocalist from Portland, OR, currently residing in Denver, CO. Alicia received 3 bachelor of arts degrees from Oregon State University and a Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy from University of Colorado, Boulder.

Throughout her years as a student, Alicia had the honor of being a sponsored accordion and piano artist for the prestigious company, Roland, and has wwon many International accordion competitions. Most recently, Alicia had the honor of premiering a work featuring accordion and soprano voice at both the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, and Carnegie Weill Hall in New York.

Alicia’s repertoire spans a wide variety of musical genres, including; jazz, pop, opera, French musettes, folk songs, polkas, contemporary, classical, romantic, and techno. She is also a composer and often features her own arrangements in concert.

Alicia has created a unique show for her audiences by combining accordion with her accomplished voice. Known for accompanying herself on operatic arias, and playing modern styles like techno, pop, and jazz; she is passionate about reinventing the face of accordion in today’s world. Alicia currently spends her time teaching private students, performing, composing, and arranging.

For further information: aliciajostraka@gmail.com