Name

John Supruniuk

Authors

John Supruniuk

Files

Biography

John Supruniuk, a Russian, was a long time resident of Richmond, ME and a popular musician and performer at public dances and other events. He played the harmonica and piano accordion instead of the more traditional bayan, a type of chromatic button accordion (with buttons instead of a keyboard) developed in Russia.

Keywords

singer, Russian, Richmond, Maine, harmonica, piano accordion, "Krakoviak", Jeff McKeen

Disciplines

Ethnomusicology | Folklore | Oral History

Works

“Krakoviak” collected by Jeff McKeen.

Recommended Citation

Supruniuk, John, "John Supruniuk" (2012). Maine Song and Story Sampler Artists. 22.
https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/songstorysamplerartists/22

Location

Richmond, ME