When I'm dancing at a party I don't think about death

November 21, 2011 7:42 AM

El Acordéon del Diablo is a captivating documentary about Francisco "Pacho" Rada Batista, the great Colombian accordionist and singer-songwriter. In this film, Pacho Rada, in his nineties, tells stories and reflects on celebrity, copyright, tradition and the shortcomings of pop music. His stories include a shipwreck that left a boatload of accordions washed up on a Colombian beach and an accordion duel with the devil himself. In ten parts: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
posted by Jode (2 comments total)

Thanks! How do you say "Rockin'!" in Spanish?
posted by sneebler at 9:20 AM on November 21, 2011

Thanks. I've known about the film for a while, but finding it on the Yoobs isa treat. My neighbors are going to curse you for reactivating my Hohner Corona 3-row practice schedule tomorrow.
posted by zaelic at 2:18 PM on November 21, 2011