This celebration of American roots music features stories of epic musical encounters and photographs by Chris Strachwitz, the founder of the legendary Arhoolie Records. Strachwitz founded Arhoolie as a one-person operation in 1960, and was responsible for recording, photographing and presenting artists such as Lightnin’ Hopkins, Big Mama Thornton, Mississippi Fred McDowell, Clifton Chenier and Big Joe Williams to audiences around the world. This book collects more than 150 of his best, most intimate and exciting images—many never-before-seen—each with commentary by Strachwitz. Also includes text by award-winning music journalist Joel Selvin. Hardcover, 240 pages.