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Did You Know
•Flaco learned accordion from his father, a pioneer of conjunto music, at age seven.
•He was born Leonardo 'Flaco' Jiménez in San Antonio, Texas, deeply influencing Tejano music.
•His early work with Doug Sahm broadened his audience beyond the Tejano community.
•Flaco's 1976 Grammy win for 'Ay Te Dejo en San Antonio' marked a major career highlight.
•He toured with the Rolling Stones in the 1990s, introducing his music to a new generation.
•Jiménez's accordion style blends German polka with traditional Mexican folk music.
•He collaborated with Ry Cooder on the soundtrack for the film *Paris, Texas*.
•His song "Un Mojado Sin Licencia" became an anthem for Mexican immigrants.
•Flaco has won five Grammy Awards, solidifying his place in music history.
•Jiménez's legacy includes preserving and popularizing the vibrant conjunto tradition.