Obituary: Chris Strachwitz (1931-2023) | Songlines
Thursday, June 1, 2023

Obituary: Chris Strachwitz (1931-2023)

By Jeff Kaliss

Farewell to Chris Strachwitz, the founder of Arhoolie Records and a legendary chronicler and supporter of American roots music

By Mike Melnyk 2009

© Mike Melnyk

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