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Flaco Jiménez

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American accordionist, singer (1939-2025)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1939 to 2025 · aged 86
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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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Jiménez on stage at Farnham, U.K., 1985 (on tour with Peter Rowan)Jiménez on stage at Farnham, U.K., 1985 (on tour with Peter Rowan)Jiménez and Baca, 2013Jiménez and Baca, 2013

Awards 3

2024National Medal of Arts
2014Americana Lifetime Achievement Award for Instrumentalist
1999Billboard Latin Music Lifetime Achievement Award

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About this person

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1939 to 2025 · aged 86
Wikipedia
15 languages

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