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Alex Meixner holding one of his accordions.

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Musician Alex Meixner can turn pretty much anything into a polka

Michael Hagerty

Posted on March 24, 2023 · The accordion player visits the Houston Matters studio and plays a medley of polka-arranged popular tunes.

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