ARHOOLIE FOUNDATION COLLECTIONS:Audio Interviews

Audio interviews by Chris Strachwitz during his research into the music he was recording for his label Arhoolie Records as well as for his radio programs on KPFA-FM (Berkeley, CA) in the 1960’s through 1980’s, and by Dr. Manuel Peña during his research for his several books on Mexican American music.
Eddie Shuler (Goldband Records)
Eddie Shuler LISTEN HERE: (51:21) Eddie Shuler Interviewed By: Chris Strachwitz Date: May 13, 1984 Location: Goldband Records, Lake Charles Louisiana Language: English This is an unedited interview originally...
Listen HereHackberry Ramblers (Luderin Darbone, Edwin Duhon & James “Glen” Croker) Interview
“The way we would play, when we started playing over here at Silver Star, we would play maybe about three numbers. Then we would play a...
Listen HereFrank Louis Fouce Interview
Frank L. Fouce Interview (42:34) LISTEN HERE: Frank L. Fouce Interviewed by: Chris Strachwitz Date: early 1990’s Location: Los Angeles, CA Language: English In this fascinating interview...
Listen HereJ.D. Miller and Abe Manuel talk about Harry Choates
J.D. Miller and Abe Manuel talk with Chris Strachwitz about Harry Choates (40:17) LISTEN HERE: J.D. Miller and Interviewed by: Chris Strachwitz Date: Location: Louisiana Language:...
Listen HereIsidro López Interview
Isidro Lopez Interview (35:40) LISTEN HERE: Ididro Lopez Interviewed by Manuel Peña Date: May 31, 1979 Language: Spanish and English The interviews by Manuel Peña presented on...
Listen HereJ.E. Mainer Interview
“My daddy played a five-string banjo. He picked a little bit and he learnt me a few songs. I ain’t going to tell you what the...
Listen HereJoe Patek Interview
“We don’t do it for money, (or) trying to make a living out of it. We do it for hobby because we love music. I don’t...
Listen HereJoe Pullum Interview
(32:14) LISTEN HERE: Joe Pullum Interviewed by: Chris Strachwitz Location: Los Angeles, Ca Date: August 31,1961 Language: English Blues singer Joe Pullum talks with Chris Strachwitz about...
Listen HereJohn Delafose Interview
(12:03) LISTEN HERE: John Delafose Interview Interviewed by: Chris Strachwitz Location: Eunice, LA Date: May 1, 1980 Language: English This is an unedited interview originally recorded...
Listen HereJohn Littlejohn Interview
Interview with John Littlejohn (John Wesley Funchess) (Born: April 16, 1931 – Died: February 1, 1994) LISTEN HERE: (47:50) John Littlejohn Interviewed By: Chris Strachwitz Date:...
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