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Arhoolie Records 60 Year Anniversary
and
Arhoolie Foundation 25 year ANNIVERSARY

Enjoy this specially edited archive version of the originally broadcast celebration. 

Our original Anniversary Celebration Poster

Featuring performances by: Taj Mahal, Ry Cooder, Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, Del McCoury Band, Members of Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Ruthie Foster, Charlie Musselwhite, La Marisoul & Max Baca, BeauSoleil Trio, The Savoy Family Band, The Campbell Brothers, Csókolom, Cedric Watson, and La Familia Morales. With a special appearance by Los Tigres del Norte.  

Hosted by Nick Spitzer of public radio’s American Routes.

And presenting 2020 Arhoolie Awards to:

R&B singer Sugar Pie DeSanto
Cajun fiddler Courtney Granger
New Orleans educational nonprofit The Roots of Music
And a special Chris Strachwitz Legacy Award to:
Tejano accordion legend Flaco Jimenez

You can help support this and other Arhoolie Foundation programs by making a tax deductible donation.

Click here to make a donation OR Text “ARHOOLIE” to 44-321

Find Arhoolie Records music at the Smithsonian’s

Arhoolie Records Bandcamp page here. 

Dear friends,

On Giving Tuesday, we announced the capital campaign to purchase our building at 10341 San Pablo Ave in El Cerrito — home to the Arhoolie Foundation (and before that Arhoolie Records), Les Blank Films, and Down Home Music Store since 1976. We’ve been heartened by the community’s response to our fundraising announcement. To all who have donated so far: thank you. We couldn’t do this without you.

Now, while there is a contract in place to buy the building in partnership with Les Blank Films, we need to raise $1.2 million — our half of the purchase price — by April 15. Donations to the campaign can be made via the link below, by check, or by bank transfer. (To make a bank transfer, please email us at info@arhoolie.org).

In the new year, we look forward to collaborating with Les Blank Films and Down Home Music to bring more public programming to our community. We plan to revive Les Blank and Chris Strachwitz’s tradition of in-store film screenings and will host more informal, free performances and gatherings in the store as part of our outreach work. We believe this collaboration will result in a vibrant community gathering place dedicated to music, film, and deep roots culture.

If you’re interested in donating and would like to discuss our plans for the building, please don’t hesitate to email director Adam Machado at adam@arhoolie.org.

Thank you for your support as we begin this exciting new chapter!

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