VA - Arhoolie Records 40th Anniversary Collection 1960-2000, The Journey of Chris Strachwitz [2000] (4 x CDs)

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VA - Arhoolie Records 40th Anniversary Collection 1960-2000, The Journey Of Chris Strachwitz [2000] (4 x CDs)

Arhoolie Records, the label that released the “VA - Arhoolie Records 40th Anniversary Collection 1960-2000, The Journey Of Chris Strachwitz [2000]” box set, has a rich history and a profound impact on the music industry. Established in 1960, the label has played a pivotal role in preserving and promoting cultural music that might have otherwise faded into obscurity. The label’s dedication to cultural preservation and the celebration of music from America’s marginalized communities is clearly reflected in the diversity and depth of the music included in this box set.

This box set offers us an intricate tapestry of music that has been crafted over the decades. It is a celebration of the variety and depth of musical styles that have been unified under the banner of Arhoolie Records.

The box set traces the evolution of various musical styles. It spans a broad spectrum of genres, from Jazz to Latin, Funk to Soul, Blues to Folk, and World to Country. Each genre is showcased in its rawest form, encapsulating the essence of the music and the zeitgeist of the era in which it was created. The styles within these genres are equally varied, including Avant-garde Jazz, Cajun, Zydeco, Contemporary Jazz, Country Blues, Dixieland, Electric Blues, Folk, Gospel, Harmonica Blues, Louisiana Blues, Mariachi, Piano Blues, Piedmont Blues, Tejano, Texas Blues, and more. This variety mirrors the eclectic tastes of the label’s founder and the scope of his musical exploration.

Beyond the music it has released, the label’s influence is far-reaching. It has inspired a multitude of artists, researchers, and music enthusiasts to delve into and appreciate the rich traditions of down-home music. The label’s commitment to cultural preservation has ignited national interest in various forms of music, leading to a revival of interest in these genres.

“VA - Arhoolie Records 40th Anniversary Collection 1960-2000, The Journey Of Chris Strachwitz [2000]” box set is a celebration of the diversity and depth of musical styles that have been brought together under the umbrella of Arhoolie Records. Tthe label’s commitment to cultural preservation and the celebration of music from America’s marginalized communities. It is a treasure trove for any music enthusiast, offering an in-depth exploration of specific musical eras and themes. It truly encapsulates the spirit of Arhoolie Records and its founder, Chris Strachwitz. 

When you blend a keen musical instinct with an unwavering dedication to capturing only the sounds that resonate with your personal taste, you’ve discovered the secret ingredient that has powered Arhoolie Records for four decades. The label’s founder, Chris Strachwitz, a German immigrant and ex-educator, might not have been the most obvious choice to emerge as a leading curator of regional American music. Yet, that’s precisely the role he has excelled in. This comprehensive retrospective of the label, spanning five discs and featuring 95 artists, is nothing short of a towering achievement. (B)

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Track lists

CD01

01 Jesse Fuller - San Francisco Bay Blues 3:44

02 K C Douglas - Mercury Blues 2:49

03 Mance Lipscomb - Shake Shake Mama 2:52

04 Lil' Son Jackson - Cairo Blues 2:31

05 Wade Walton And Robert Curtis Smith - Barbershop Rhythm 2:26

06 Butch Cage And Willie Thomas - One Thin Dime 4:47

07 Hodges Brothers - Charmin' Betsy 2:54

08 Alex Moore - Whistlin' Alex Moore's Blues 3:07

09 Black Ace - I Am The Black Ace 4:16

10 Big Joe Williams - Brother James 3:38

11 Mercy Dee - Lady Luck 2:48

12 Robert Curtis Smith - Don't Drive Me Away 2:27

13 Zydeco Announcer - Zydeco Introduction 0:54

14 Albert Chevalier - Bernadette Chere 3:57

15 Lightnin' Hopkins - Bald Headed Woman 3:51

16 James Campbell - Baby Please Don't Go 2:20

17 Reverend Louis Overstreet - Believe On Me 2:41

18 George Lewis - Low Down Blues 5:12

19 J E Mainer - The Country Blues 3:02

20 Hackberry Ramblers - Crowley Waltz 2:14

21 Booker White - She'll Be Comin' Round The Mountain 3:03

22 Clifton Chenier - Ay, Ai Ai 2:26

23 Fred Mcdowell - Write Me A Few Lines 3:37

24 Mance Lipscomb - Charlie James 3:35

25 Clifton Chenier - Louisiana Blues 3:04

CD02

01 John Jackson - Cindy 2:10

02 Big Mama Thornton - Little Red Rooster 4:27

03 Isom Fontenot - La Betaille 1:34

04 Nathan Abshire - Calcasieu Waltz 3:29

05 Eibelsberger Duo - Almlied 2:30

06 Del Mccoury - I Wonder Where You Are Tonight 2:41

07 Jerry Hahn Quintet - In The Breeze 6:29

08 Juke Boy Bonner - Goin' Back To The Country 2:59

09 Johnny Young - Sometimes I Cry 2:54

10 Earl Hooker - Two Bugs And A Roach 4:20

11 John Littlejohn - Dream 4:48

12 Bee Houston - Things Gonna Get Better 3:11

13 Sonny Simmons - Visions 6:09

14 Bongo Joe - I Wish I Could Sing 3:15

15 Alex Moore - Boogieing In Strasbourg 5:07

16 Big Joe Williams - The Death Of Dr King 2:53

17 Lightnin' Hopkins - Please Settle In Vietnam 4:14

18 Fred Mcdowell And Johnny Woods - Shake 'em On Down 3:09

19 Los Pinguinos Del Norte - El Desesperado 5:17

20 New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra - Creole Belles 3:03

21 Charlie Musselwhite - Finger Lickin' Good 3:56

CD03

01 Austin Pitre - Church Point Breakdown 3:13

02 Original Herberstein Trio - Gstanzeln Aus Dem Freistriztal 3:36

03 Charles Ford Band - Gibson Creek Shuffle 3:48

04 L C Robinson - Ups And Downs 6:20

05 Piano Red - You Ain't Got A Chance 2:56

06 Boisec Ardoin And Canray Fontenot - Home Sweet Home 3:19

07 Bill Neely - Satan's Burning Hell 2:43

08 Narciso Martinez - Luzita 2:02

09 Trio San Antonio - Yo Me Enamore 3:47

10 Trio San Antonio - Borracho Perdido 2:22

11 J C Burris - One Of These Mornings (I'm Checkin' Out) 3:50

12 Clifton Chenier - Allons A Grand Coteau 3:15

13 Dewey Blfa, Marc Savoy And D L Menard - En Bas Du Chene Vert 4:19

14 Chavela Ortiz Y Brown Express - Besos Y Copas 3:54

15 Robert Shaw - Fast Santa Fe (Bear Cat) 1:57

16 Any Old Time String Band - I'll See You In C-U-B-A 4:50

17 Conjunto Alma Jarocha - El Balaju 2:08

18 Los Caporales De Panuco - La Gata 3:37

19 Klezmorim - Beym Rebns Sude 3:07

20 Cheese Read - J'ai Laisse De La Maison 2:25

21 Don Santiago Jimenez Sr - Ay Te Dejo En San Antonio 2:52

22 Lydia Mendoza - Mi Problema 2:50

CD04

01 Flaco Jimenez - Gritenme Piedras Del Campo 3:35

02 John Delafose - Co-Fe 2:13

03 Rose Maddox - Single Girl 2:10

04 Canray Fontenot - Bee De La Manche 2:24

05 Octa Clark And Hector Duhon - Bosco Stomp 3:15

06 Santiago Jimenez Jr - Negra Ausencia 2:43

07 Michael Doucet Dit Beausoleil - La Chanson De Cinquante Sous 3:27

08 Preston Frank - Shake What You Got 2:21

09 Savoy-Doucet Cajun Band - Little Black Eyes 3:53

10 Wade Fruge - Chill Of A Saturday Afternoon 2:11

11 Chuck Guillory - Jolie Blonde 3:34

12 Rebirth Brass Band - Here To Stay 3:54

13 Katie Webster - I Know That's Right 3:49

14 Lawrence Ardoin - I've Been There 3:06

15 Flaco Jimenez - Mentiste Cuando Dijiste 3:25

16 Los Campesinos De Michoacan - Aguililla 2:25

17 Odile Falcon - La Reine De La Salle 0:58

18 Michael Doucet - Chanson De La Sagesse 2:29

19 Beausoleil - Hot Chili Mama 3:39

20 C J Chenier - Check Out The Zydeco 3:20

21 Valerio Longoria - El Canoero 4:31

22 Los Gavilanes De Oakland - Corrido Del Mono 3:27

23 Omar Sharriff - San Francisco Can Be Such A Lonely Town 4:27

CD05

01 Paramount Gospel Singers - Mother 3:22

02 Chatuye - Gumagarugu 4:39

03 Aziz Herawi - Khandan-E Amaturi Iii 4:36

04 Ivan Cuesta - A Ti, Colombia 3:05

05 Treme Brass Band - Food Stamp Blues 9:17

06 Elder Roma Wilson - Ain't It A Shame 2:23

07 Savoy-Doucet Cajun Band - J'ai Ete Au Bal 6:47

08 Los Cenzontles - La Mal Sentada 2:21

09 Rose Maddox - Falling For You 2:50

10 Los Palomares Del Bravo - Los Traficantes Del Bravo 3:48

11 Sonny Treadway - Jesus Wil Fix It For You 4:21

12 Csokolom - Medved Na Lancu 1:43

13 Jose Moreno - Jale Griego 2:21

14 Santiago Jimenez Jr - El Corrido De Esequiel Hernandez 5:03

15 Campbell Brothers - What's His Name-Jesus 8:22

16 Aubrey Ghent - Just A Closer Walk With Thee 4:28

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