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The Best of Flaco Jiménez

Flaco Jiménez
The Best of Flaco Jiménez

The son of button accordionist Santiago Jiménez Sr., Leonardo “Flaco” Jiménez is probably the best-known conjunto accordion player in the United States. The winner of a Grammy, Flaco has inspired an expansion of interest in conjunto Tejano music beyond its traditional Tex-Mex roots. This collection, drawn from his Arhoolie catalogue, features two of his father’s songs (“Ay Te Dejo en San Antonio” and “Un Mojado Sin Licensia”) and an instrumental (“Porquita Fe”) with slide guitarist Ry Cooder.

"What B.B. King is to the blues, or George Jones is to traditional country, Grammy-winning accordionist Flaco Jimenez is to the world of Tex-Mex conjunto.”
—Music critic Ramino Burr in The Billboard Guide to Tejano and Mexican Music.

Track Listing

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Ay Te Dejo En San Antonio Flaco Jiménez 02:50
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La Tumba Sera El Final Flaco Jiménez 02:44
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El Guero Polkas Flaco Jiménez 02:14
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Cuando Mas Tranquila Flaco Jiménez 02:52
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Poquita Fe Flaco Jiménez 04:16
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Negra Traicion Flaco Jiménez 02:34
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Juarez Flaco Jiménez 04:12
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Gritenme Piedras Del Campo Flaco Jiménez 03:33
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Un Viejo Amor Flaco Jiménez 02:18
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Por Una Mujer Casada Flaco Jiménez 02:46
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La Paloma Flaco Jiménez 02:34
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No Seas Tonta Mujer Flaco Jiménez 02:20
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The Free Mexican Air Force Flaco Jiménez 04:43
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Spanish Eyes Flaco Jiménez 03:32
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Las Gaviotas Flaco Jiménez 03:17
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Un Mojado Sin Licensia Flaco Jiménez 03:39