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“Squeezebox Stories” Wins Award

Congratulations to Julie Caine, Marié Abe, Loretta Williams, and Robin Wise on receiving a 2012 Excellence in Journalism Award from the Society of Professional Journalists, Northern California Chapter, for Squeezebox Stories, “a narrative-driven public radio documentary exploring the social history, multicultural adaptation and musical variations of the accordion.” The Arhoolie Foundation was proud to support this project along with the California Council for the Humanities.
To hear the program and learn more, visit their website: http://squeezeboxstories.com


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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