Chris Strachwitz

German-American record label executive

Chris Strachwitz (born July 1, 1931) was a German-born American record label executive and record producer.He is the founder and president of Arhoolie Records, which he established in 1960 and which became one of the leading labels recording and issuing blues, Cajun, norteño and other forms of roots music from the United States and elsewhere in the world.