Narcisco Martinez's La Chicharonera

The first ever accordion was built in the mid 1800s, and since then people have adopted new ways to make their music more unique. Narcisco Martinez and Esteban “Steve” Jordan are two very well-known accordionists, but their fame stemmed from their own individual takes on how an accordion accompanied piece should sound. While one is upbeat and repetitive, the other is slow and unexpected. However, they both have components that can be comparable, like the instruments they are accompanied by, and the rhythm they keep.
In the song “La Chicharonera” by Narcisco Martinez, his style of accordion playing is described as a polka, which is an upbeat couple dance in 2/4 time. This is a stark contrast to Esteban Jordan’s song “Cumbia de Chon”, which is