Flaco Jimenez

About Flaco Jimenez

Tejano accordionist from Texas, whose 1986 Grammy Award-winning song"Ay Te Dejo en San Antonio".

Leonardo "Flaco" Jiménez is an American singer, songwriter, and accordionist from San Antonio, Texas. He is known to play Norteño, Tex Mex and Tejano. Jiménez has been a solo artist and session songwriter, as well as a member of Texas Tornados and Los Super Seven. During his seven-decade career, he has received numerous awards and accolades, including the Grammys Lifetime Achievement Awards, Americana Music Awards, Tejano Music Awards and Billboard magazine.

Years active	1946–present
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Accordion, bajo sexto, vocals
Associated acts	Texas Tornadoes, Los Super Seven, Doug Sahm, Ry Cooder
Labels	Arhoolie, Arista, Rounder, Virgin, Smithsonian Folkways
Genres	Conjunto, Norteño, Tejano, country, rock
Birth name	Leonardo Jiménez
Born	March 11, 1939, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.

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Trivia

He had a cameo role in the film Picking Up the Pieces, which starred Woody Allen and Sharon Stone. His music was also featured on the film's soundtrack.

Flaco Jimenez before fame

He began performing at the age of seven and recording with the Los Caporales musical band in his mid-teens.

Achievement of Flaco Jimenez

He made a cameo appearance in the film Picking Up the Pieces, starring Woody Allen and Sharon Stone. His music was also featured on the film's soundtrack.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

Undisclosed

Flaco Jimenez family life

His younger brother, Santiago, was also an accordionist.

Associations of Flaco Jimenez

His work was used on the soundtrack of Diego Luna's blockbuster film Y Tu Mama Tambien.

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