Visitors and residents of New York City alike are invited to relax in Bryant Park after work as New York City offers “Accordions Around the World” from 5:PM each Tuesday evening from May 6 to July 29, 2014. Admission is free.

Each summer for many years now, accordionists have performed to throngs of New Yorkers relaxing in the open air haven of Bryant Park, and this year listeners will enjoy a cross-cultural musical journey from France to Colombia, from the Balkans to Louisiana, from Cumbia to Jazz and more, with accordions, harmoniums, concertinas, and bandoneons. Accordionists will perform throughout the park while a band with different infectious, global beats performs each week on the Fountain Terrace.

Bryant Park kicks off its “Accordions Around The World” series on Tuesday, May 6.The evening features accordion musicians performing Argentine Tango, Old American Tunes, French Chanson, Balkan Music, Brazilian Bluegrass and Japanese/Jewish music.

Attendees of the 75th AAA Festival in New York City last year will remember the magnificent massed accordion orchestra conducted by Frank Busso performing in Bryant Park, as well as numerous other performances by International Guests such as Alexander Poeluev (Russia) and Lionel Reekie (New Zealand), as well as numerous American accordionists who were stationed in all areas of the park for visitors to enjoy.

Bryant Park is situated behind the New York Public Library in midtown Manhattan, between 40th and 42nd Streets & Fifth and Sixth Avenues. Take the B, D, F, or M train to 42nd Street/Bryant Park or take the 7 to 5th Avenue. ■

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