Santiago Jimenez, Jr.
Santiago Henriquez Jiménez, known professionally as Santiago Jiménez Jr., was
born on April 8, 1944. He is an American accordionist specializing in
traditional and world music. Jiménez began a musical journey at a young age,
recording a first album with his brother Flaco Jiménez at age 17. His work
featured traditional conjunto music formulas with accordion, guitar, and vocals.
In 2000, Jiménez received a National Heritage Fellowship for his contributions
to traditional Tex-Mex/folk music. He was awarded the 2015 National Medal of
Arts in 2016 by President Obama. Albums include S...
Will You Love Me MananaDoug Sahm, Santiago Jimenez, Jr., Ernie Durawa, Charles McBurney, Rocky Morales, Frank "Jalapeno" Rodarte, Louis Terrazas and Randy Garibay, Jr.
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Piedrera/Viva Seguin
Santiago Jimenez, Jr.2:48
De San Antonio a Penjamo
Flaco Jiménez and Santiago Jimenez, Jr.San Antonio Soul
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Alma de Tejas
Santiago Jimenez, Jr.2:19
Tuna
Santiago Jimenez, Jr.2:15
