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.
Chuck Berry and the 1965 Blues Festival
There are a lot of poster covered walls at the Arhoolie Foundation’s offices. These posters were collected by Arhoolie Foundation’s president Chris Strachwitz over the past...
Listen HereArmando Marroquín Interview
“Pos yo creo que se fue la mitad de Texas para California…Yo creo que es como el que es alcoholico–la acordeon entra como una epidemia.”...
Listen HereLuis Acosta Interview
Luis Acosta Interview (43:00) LISTEN HERE: Luis Acosta Interviewed by Chris Strachwitz Date: May 19, 1974 Location: San Antonio, Texas Language: English This is an unedited interview...
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