😞 Adiós Flaco: The Soul of the Accordion Has Gone Quiet 🕊️ 🪗 Leonardo “Flaco” Jiménez, the legendary accordionist from San Antonio who carried Tejano, Tex Mex, and Conjunto music across the world, has passed away at 86. From playing with Doug Sahm, Ry Cooder, and Freddy Fender, to lighting up stages with the Texas Tornados and Los Super Seven, Flaco’s music knew no borders. He collaborated with everyone from Bob Dylan to the Rolling Stones — always with that unmistakable sound that was purely his. Flaco was a Grammy winner, a National Heritage Fellow, and in 2024, he received the Founder of the Sound Award from the Ameripolitan Music Awards. He wasn’t just an accordionist. He was a cultural icon. A keeper of tradition. A pioneer who made sure the spirit of the borderlands stayed alive in every note. Gracias, Flaco. Your music will never be forgotten. #flacojimenez #tejanomusic #texastornados #freddyfender #texmexmusic #conjuntomusic #ameripolitan #founderofthesound #accordionking #rootsmusic #sanantonioicon #restinpower #texaslegend #losuperseven

😞 Adiós Flaco: The Soul of the Accordion Has Gone Quiet 🕊️ 🪗 Leonardo “Flaco” Jiménez, the legendary accordionist from San Antonio who carried Tejano, Tex Mex, and Conjunto music across the world, has passed away at 86. From playing with Doug Sahm, Ry Cooder, and Freddy Fender, to lighting up stages with the Texas Tornados and Los Super Seven, Flaco’s music knew no borders. He collaborated with everyone from Bob Dylan to the Rolling Stones — always with that unmistakable sound that was purely his. Flaco was a Grammy winner, a National Heritage Fellow, and in 2024, he received the Founder of the Sound Award from the Ameripolitan Music Awards. He wasn’t just an accordionist. He was a cultural icon. A keeper of tradition. A pioneer who made sure the spirit of the borderlands stayed alive in every note. Gracias, Flaco. Your music will never be forgotten. #flacojimenez #tejanomusic #texastornados #freddyfender #texmexmusic #conjuntomusic #ameripolitan #founderofthesound #accordionking #rootsmusic #sanantonioicon #restinpower #texaslegend #losuperseven

Back by popular demand, Ruben De La Cruz! #conjunto estilo del #RGV! Let us keep #conjunto alive!! #texas #bailando #dancing #fypシ゚ #starrcounty #hidalgocounty #tradition #family 🎼🪗🎼🪗

🎼🪗Tonight the legend of #conjunto Jaime DeAnda! Lets keep #conjunto alive!!! #texas #sunday #dancing #puroconjunto #bailando #starrcounty #lalomitapark #fypシ゚ #family #hidalgocounty 🎼🪗

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La Lomita Park

La Lomita Park

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