Conversation with Flaco Jimenez

A conversation with 6 time Grammy Award Winner maestro Flaco Jimenez. An historical perspective on his music, family, accordions, tuning and much more.
For educational and historical purposes.
Disclaimer:
Thanks to Getty Images, Arhoolie Foundation, Santiago Jimenez Jr., and Michael Quinn for images. Also small non-audio video clip of Streets Of Bakersfield - Live From Austin, TX while Flaco talks about his experience when laying down the track for that song.

[@marywieland5061]

Awesome interview Gil, Flaco is an expert in what he does to his accordions to get the sound he wants. No one can be or play how he does. Love you Flaco.

[@joearchuleta4829]

Great seeing the pictures of young flaco with henry zimmerle!

[@PolivioMayancela]

Maestro de los acordeones 🪗 saludos

[@saenzguy]

Awesome interview. Thank you for sharing!

[@geeegeee]

Thank you for sharing these great interviews!

[@MrLuisagarcia]

great interview. thanks and hope to see more

[@carlosasoriano4743]

Alguien sabe de donde era el abuelo del flaco Jiménez ?

[@luismariogallegosflores451]

Hola señor Gilberto, tendrá algún correo para ponerme en contacto con usted?

[@Zazuetamachado1142]

Este señor es el papá o el flaco jr ?

[@3ptCraigHodges]

El es Flaco quien es hermano de Santiago Jr. Ambos son hijos de Don Santiago Jimenez.

[@josemanuelgarciacastro8791]

Aunque nunca llegue a conocerlo siempre sera mi idolo