Chris Strachwitz started Arhoolie Records in 1960 introducing eager listeners to blues, Cajun, Creole, zydeco, and Mexican-American musicians. Read more in "Down-Home Music: The Story of Arhoolie Records" on display, post-security, in Terminal 2. https://t.co/LZ46ULrtmv This tweet was posted on September 21, 2018.
Rather than use the traditional button accordion typical in #Cajun and #Creole music, #CliftonChenier played a piano accordion, which can play in any key. While playing music, he worked in various trades including agriculture and truck driving for oil refineries. #StoryofArhoolieThis tweet was posted on November 03, 2018.
The Savoy-Doucet Cajun Band has performed together since 1977. Composed of members, Marc Savoy, Ann Savoy, and Michael Doucet, they have played important roles in the preservation and revitalization of Cajun music and culture. #storyofarhoolie https://t.co/VRTK0UpcsHThis tweet was posted on May 23, 2019.