Flaco Jimenez

Accordionist

Birthday March 11, 1939

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace San Antonio, TX

Age 85 years old

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About

Texas-born Tejano accordionist whose song "Ay Te Dejo en San Antonio" won a 1986 Grammy Award.

Before Fame

He started performing at age seven and began his recording career in his mid-teens with the musical group Los Caporales.

Trivia

He had a cameo role in the film Picking Up the Pieces, which starred Woody Allen and Sharon Stone. His music was also featured on the film's soundtrack.

Family Life

His brother, Santiago, also had a career as an accordionist.

Associated With

His music was included on the soundtrack of the popular film Y Tu Mama Tambien, which starred Diego Luna.