Bandoneon

July 11 Today is National Bandoneon Day in Argentina. The bandoneon is a type of concertina invented by German instrument maker Heinrich Band. Following the influx of German and Italian immigrants to Argentina in the early 20th century, the bandoneon became a mainstay in tango bands. The bandoneon is so closely associated to Argentinian tango that it is widely regarded as a sort of national instrument.

Bandoneon

Location: Currently not on view

Data Source: National Museum of American History

musical instrument maker: Band, Alfred

date made: 1870

Credit Line: Gift of Edward J. Morgenweck

Measurements: overall: 10 in x 11 1/2 in x 19 in; 25.4 cm x 29.21 cm x 48.26 cm

Object Name: bandoneon

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