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Chris Strachwitz recently passed away at 91, who was the founder of Arhoolie Records, which was an essential label for American roots music

Chances are that if you have an interest in blues, Cajun, zydeco or ethnic music, you’ve probably got a few Arhoolie CDs on your shelf. Chris Strachwitz, the founder of Arhoolie Records, died of complications from congestive heart failure. He was 91. A frequent visitor to New Orleans, Strachwitz was an early supporter of community

Chris Strachwitz, the founder of Arhoolie Records — an indispensable label for American roots music for seven decades — has died at the age of 91.

Iberia Parish students as well as event-goers interested in local music and culture spent Friday morning at the Sliman Theater hearing two talks related to the rich musical history of

The Books Along the Teche Literary Festival kicks off Friday, with the first day of the annual event cramming in more talks, discussions and things to do for literary lovers

Jazz Loft Founder and President Tom Manuel to travel to acquire new Jazz archival collections and memorabilia for the Jazz Loft’s museum

Recent articles have highlighted the media’s critical role in propelling the deterioration in relations with China, in Australia and beyond.

Now 91 years old, the man Dylan called “the king of folk singers" tells stories of his time with Jack Kerouac and James Dean, and his experiences touring with Dylans Rolling Thunder Revue.

Ernie Andrews created American history as a rhythm and blues vocalist in the 1940s and continued to draw massive crowds through the twenty-first century.

Jazz, blues and pop singer Ernie Andrew dies; towering figure on the Central Avenue music scene