As a child, Mexican singer/songwriter and rapper Angel Quesada, known as Santa Fe Klan, was gifted a small accordion by his father, who dreamed of him playing traditional Northern Mexican music. However, the artist’s heart beat to a different rhythm — cumbia music. The first accordion he bought on his own was a Hohner Corona III, the same brand used by legendary accordion musician Celso Piña, cherished for its versatility.
The instrument not only suits Santa Fe Klan's music, but also serves as a means of unifying and encouraging the next generation of musicians. "I feel good because I’m motivating my people," he shares in Spanish. "Then I see kids bringing their accordions, those who are in the audience. Motivating them is rewarding." For more episodes of It Goes To 11, visit GRAMMY.com/videos.
