A new study delves into the history and cultural impact of the diatonic accordion, tracing its evolution from the 19th century to the present day, primarily in France and Italy. The research examines the instrument’s development, from early metallic free-reed designs to contemporary customized models.
The investigation, led by Raffaele Pinelli, explores the accordion’s prominent role in the 20th-century revival of traditional music and dance. The instrument has become a focal point for understanding shifts in musical practices and cultural identity. This detailed analysis offers a unique perspective on the interplay between technology, tradition, and artistic expression, a topic of increasing interest in ethnomusicology.
Pinelli’s work, as detailed in this article, considers the accordion not just as a musical instrument, but as a lens through which to examine broader anthropological themes. His research, too highlighted on ResearchGate, builds on previous publications, including “Quand l’accordéon diatonique nous invite à interroger les méthodes et les objets de l’ethnomusicologie” (When the diatonic accordion invites us to question the methods and objects of ethnomusicology), published in January 2017.
According to Google Scholar, Pinelli’s academic focus encompasses the anthropology of music, the anthropology of technics, organology, museography, and applied research. He is currently affiliated with Université Côte d’Azur in France, and his work has garnered 44 citations, with an h-index of 11.
