Strachwitz, who died May 5, devoted his life to tracking down regional musicians and recording them in their homes, front porches and beer joints. Originally broadcast in 1990.
Today, we remember a Bay Area legend with an avalanche of lifetime achievement awards. Chris Strachwitz was a music archivist and a song catcher, dedicated to recording the traditional, regional, down home music of America. He died this month at the age of 91. To honor his memory today, we bring you a story from our friends at the Kitchen Sisters.
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