Threads and Tangents 2/6/24 - Down Home Music on Arhoolie Records

This week's musical thread is Arhoolie Records. The founder of Arhoolie, Chris Strachwitz, captured the best “down home music” the world had to offer.  He was at the forefront of nearly all the roots revivals over the last 60 years including blues, zydeco, Cajun, and Tejano music.  His work documenting traditional music helped introduce the nation to our diverse musical heritage.  
We'll hear music from: Beausoleil, Clifton Chenier, Grupo Mono Blanco, Aziz Herawi, Flaco Jimenez, Klezmorim, Mance Lipscomb, Maddox Brothers and Rose, Mississippi Fred McDowell, ReBirth Brass Band, Savoy Family Band, Big Mama Thornton, and Katie Webster.
 
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