Flaco Jimenez, Texas accordionist who expanded popularity of conjunto and Tejano music, dies at 86

Flaco Jiménez, Pioneering Conjunto Accordionist, Dies at 86

The Grammy-winning singer and songwriter, who popularized the South Texas genre, worked with Bob Dylan, Linda Rondstadt, and the Rolling Stones, among others

Flaco Jimenez, San Antonio music giant and trailblazing accordionist, dies at 86

Flaco Jimenez, the legendary accordionist from San Antonio who won multiple Grammys and helped expand the popularity of conjunto, Tejano and Tex-Mex music, died Thursday. He was 86. Jimenez’s death was announced Thursday evening by his family on social media. He was surrounded by family members when he died in the San Antonio home of his son Arturo Jimenez. “Dad was in peace when he left. He started saying his goodbyes several days before. He sa…

Tejano music legend Flaco Jiménez dies at 86

LOS ANGELES — Famed Tejano singer-songwriter and master accordionist Leonardo “Flaco” Jiménez has died. He was 86.

Flaco Jimenez, Texas Accordionist Who Expanded Popularity Of Conjunto And Tejano Music, Dies At 86

He won multiple Grammys and was inducted into the National Hispanic Hall of Fame and NYC International Latin Music Hall of Fame and was named a Texas State Musician in 2014.

Flaco Jimenez, legendary Texas accordionist, dies at 86

By Juan A. Lozano | Associated Press HOUSTON — Flaco Jimenez, the legendary accordionist from San Antonio who won multiple Grammys and helped expand the popularity of conjunto, Tejano and Tex-Mex music, died Thursday. He was 86. Jimenez’s death was announced Thursday evening by his family on social media. He was surrounded by family members when he died in the San Antonio home of his son Arturo Jimenez. “Dad was in peace when he left. He started…