Flaco Jiménez

American accordionist, singer (1939-2025) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 86

Leonardo "Flaco" Jiménez was an American singer-songwriter and accordionist from San Antonio, Texas. The nickname 'Flaco' means 'skinny'. He is known for having played conjunto, norteño and tejano. Jiménez was a solo performer and session musician, as well as a member of the Texas Tornados and Los Super Seven.

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2025Died31 July 20252024National Medal of ArtsAward2014Americana Lifetime Achievement Award for InstrumentalistAward1999Billboard Latin Music Lifetime Achievement AwardAward1939Born11 March 1939