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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
Arhoolie Records founder Chris Strachwitz died Friday, May 5 at his Marin County assisted care living facility from complications with congestive heart failure, the Arhoolie Foundation announced today. He was 91 years old.
Argot Pictures and Les Blank Films are proud to present the Louisiana premiere of the classic documentary, J’AI ÉTÉ AU BAL (I WENT TO THE DANCE) by the incomparable Les Blank & co-directed by Chris Strachwitz of Arhoolie Records. Presented in a new, 5k restoration produced by Les Blank Films, Brazos Films & Chris Strachwitz. J’AI ÉTÉ AU BAL is the seminal film on the history of the foot-stomping, toe-tapping music of French Southwest Louisiana. The film features many Cajun and Zydeco greats, Michael Doucet, BeauSoleil, Clifton Chenier, Marc and Ann Savoy, D.L. Menard, Boozoo Ch...
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