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Down Home Music: The Stories and Photographs of Chris Strachwitz

Down Home Music: The Stories and Photographs of Chris Strachwitz

A visual storytelling celebration of American roots music in its rich variety through unseen and newly scanned photographs by the founder of the legendary Arhoolie Records....

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Canciones de mis Abuelos: Rey Cabello

Canciones de mis Abuelos: Rey Cabello

Rey Cabello English Español English Reynaldo Pedro Cabello was born on October 19th, 1932, in Laredo, TX, to Mexican immigrants Leonardo and Herlinda Cabello. He was...

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Canciones de mis Abuelos: Submit Your Story

Canciones de mis Abuelos: Submit Your Story

Submit your family’s story English Español English We are pleased to learn that you are interested in sharing the story of your family member’s biographical information...

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Canciones de mis Abuelos: Rosalinda Flores

Canciones de mis Abuelos: Rosalinda Flores

Rosalinda Flores English Español English Rosalinda Flores Luna was a native of San Antonio, Texas, where she spent her childhood and formative years. At the age...

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Canciones de mis Abuelos: Raul Diaz

Canciones de mis Abuelos: Raul Diaz

Raul Diaz English Español English Raoul Joseph Díaz was born on March 10, 1925 in Boyle Heights, California. He attended Roosevelt High School in East Los...

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Canciones de mis Abuelos: Phil Carreon

Canciones de mis Abuelos: Phil Carreon

Phil Carreon English Español English Phil Carreón was born in Los Angeles on May 6, 1923. He spent most of his youth in the Boyle Heights...

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Canciones de mis Abuelos: Miguel Salas

Canciones de mis Abuelos: Miguel Salas

Miguel Salas English Español English Miguel Gonzalez Salas was born in La Noria, Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico. At the age of 9, he was left to fend...

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Canciones de mis Abuelos: Jose Reyna

Canciones de mis Abuelos: Jose Reyna

José Reyna English Español English José “Joe” Reyna, the accordion player and leader of Conjunto Cielito, was born on November 15, 1928, in Uhland, Texas. He...

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Canciones de mis Abuelos: Joe Mejia

Canciones de mis Abuelos: Joe Mejia

Joe Mejia English Español English Joe Mejia – Legendary musician and composer of famous songs: “Te Traigo Estas Flores”, “Mirada que Fascina”, “Tu tienes Que vivir...

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Canciones de mis Abuelos: Hermanitas Ramos

Canciones de mis Abuelos: Hermanitas Ramos

Hermanitas Ramos English Español English Las Hermanitas Ramos, Aure and Mary, had a remarkable career that lasted five years, during which they toured extensively throughout Mexico...

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Statement on the passing of Chris Strachwitz

Arhoolie Records Founder
July 1, 1931 – May 5, 2023

We celebrate the life of our founder, friend, and great record man Chris Strachwitz. He died peacefully at home in Marin County, CA, surrounded in his last days by dear friends and family. Over his 91 years, Chris captured the music that represents the best “down home music” the world has to offer.

He was at the forefront of nearly all the roots revivals over the last 60 years including blues, zydeco, Cajun, Norteño and Tejano music. His drive to document traditional music helped introduce the nation to our diverse musical heritage. He had the foresight to save music that might have otherwise been lost to obscurity and played a role in strengthening cultural traditions through his records, films, and most recently the Arhoolie Foundation. He cared for those around him, fought for royalties and recognition for Arhoolie artists, and provided counsel to countless musicians, writers, film makers, and academics.

Plans for a public celebration of his life will be announced in the coming weeks. Today we’re thinking of all that Chris brought to our lives and the lives of the musicians and fans with whom he shared his passion.

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