Conjunto
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The term conjunto refers to several types of small musical ensembles present in different Latin American musical traditions, mainly in Mexico and Cuba. While Mexican conjuntos play styles such as nort
Conjunto de Arsenio Rodríguez c. 1949.
Flaco Jiménez
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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. Ji
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…East European settlers brought their accordions, waltzes and polkas to the region, which were adapted by the local population. Texas accordion player Flaco Jiménez is probably the best-known conjunto musician in the United States, with a career spanning sixty years and earning him six Grammy awards. During the…
Jiménez at Old Settlers Music Festival in 2022
Jiménez on stage at Farnham, U.K., 1985 (on tour with Peter Rowan)
Jiménez and Baca, 2013