it is sometimes recognized as the "capital of the accordion" for the many composers and musicians who created music for this instrument. among the maestros, josé ferreiro (author of "alma algarvia"), and joão barra bexiga, in addition to many musicians born in or around bordeira (including joão bexiga, daniel rato, jorge ferreira, nephew of josé ferreiro, antónio madeirinha, who lived in an area called "alface". for some time other musicians lived in the area, attracted by the influences of this community, including "eugénia lima", influenced by josé ferreiro and son.