Pippi @ 80 Special Program: Rebel Squeezebox

Rebel Squeezebox: A Musical History of Women Accordion Players
What is the accordion and who plays it?? Broadway accordionist and childhood music educator Mary Spencer Knapp takes us on a musical journey to meet some of the squeezebox’s best and most influential players from around the world.

Together we will learnabout Creole zydeco music from Louisiana’s legendary Queen Ida, experimental music from the legacy of Pauline Oliveros and merengue típico from Republica Dominicana’s Fefita La Grande! Get ready to dance, shake… and squeeze! Ages 4-10,

We are celebrating the classic children’s book, Pippi Longstockings by Astrid Lindgren turn 80. Pippi, the strongest girl in the world can play an accordion, too! There will be free Pippi Longstocking book giveaway.