flaco-jimenez

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.

Connected Places

San Antonio, TX