Aug. 1 (UPI) --Texas conjunto music pioneer Flaco Jimenez, 86, died while surrounded by his family at one of his son's homes on Thursday night, his family announced. Flaco was born in San Antonio in ...

The accordionist commands the stage, his eyes staring off as if in a trance, his fingers trilling out the opening notes of a tune. It’s a long, sinuous riff, one so intoxicating that the audience in ...

On Alt.Latino we often discuss the way that traditions are recognized and expanded upon. Usually it's when we're talking about new artists. But this week we are spending time honoring two legends: Tex ...

Leonardo "Flaco" Jiménez, the singer, songwriter, and accordionist who collaborated with artists like Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, and Dwight Yoakam, has died. Jiménez spent over 70 years ...

From conjunto to country, rock, world music and back, Flaco Jimenez made music for more than 60 years. Where should newcomers start listening? It’s not that easy to say. According to the online music ...

Leonardo Jimenez, better known by his stage name Flaco Jimenez, has passed away. The Tejano music legend’s family announced his passing in a Facebook post from his official account. They wrote: “It is ...

On Alt.Latino we often discuss the way that traditions are recognized and expanded upon. Usually it’s when we’re talking ...