Arhoolie Records
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Arhoolie Records is an American small independent record label that was run by Chris Strachwitz[1] and is based in El Cerrito, California, United States (it is actually located in Richmond Annex but has an El Cerrito postal address.) The label was founded by Strachwitz in 1960 as a way for him to record and produce music by previously obscure "down-home blues" artists such as Lightnin' Hopkins, Snooks Eaglin, and Bill Gaither.[2] Strachwitz despised most commercial music as mouse music.[3] Arhoolie still publishes blues and folk music, Tejano music including Lydia Mendoza, Los Alegres de Terán, Flaco Jiménez, regional Mexican music, cajun, zydeco, and bluegrass.
Arhoolie Records | |
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Parent company | Smithsonian Institution |
Founded | 1960 (1960) |
Founder | Chris Strachwitz |
Genre | Various |
Country of origin | United States |
Location | El Cerrito, California |
Official website | www |