Texas Archives - The Arhoolie Foundation

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....

Frontera Collection ¡En Vivo! / June 22, 2023

Latin Soul Unique Collaboration with Raza, Accordions, And Rock! This month’s “Raza, Accordions, and Rock” is a collaboration with the Arhoolie Foundation’s Frontera Collection ¡En...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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