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63. There's another Bay Area connection

Chris Strachwitz, founder of legendary Arhoolie Records, helped jump-start Big Mama Thornton's lagging career (can you say sliding into obscurity) with 'Big Mama Thornton – In Europe (1965)'

Chris is another Renaissance man who had an extraordinary talent for discovering musicians and eclectic music. He introduced the world to Mance Lipscomb, Mississippi Fred McDowell, Clifton Chenier, K.C. Douglas.....and many more

Check out Netflix for "THIS AIN'T NO MOUSE MUSIC" for an astounding glimpse into Chris's world. I guarantee you will not be disappointed.

Here's a tape and text of an interview with Big Mama Thornton by Chris Strachwitz that is not included in the film:

http://arhoolie.org/big-mama-thornton-interview/


Back in the day, Big Mama Thornton could run circles around Helen Wiggin's drumming without breaking a sweat