Flaco Jiménez

Flaco Jiménez died on July 31. The Carver hosted a memorial service for him on Thursday night.

The exhibition tells the story of the singer's life through photographs.

San Antonians are celebrating the legacy of conjunto icon Flaco Jiménez, who died Thursday after a long illness. Here is one essay from San Antonio native Oscar Garza, professor of professional practice of journalism and director of the Specialized Journalism Program (Arts & Culture) at the University of Southern California.

San Antonio native and conjunto legend Flaco Jiménez has died at the age of 86.

Max Baca’s Los Texmaniacs are playing Gruene Hall this Friday. The band has won Grammys, toured the world for decades and earned the respect of fellow superstar musicians.

Last week conjunto music legend Flaco Jiménez was hospitalized with what friends and colleagues called a “minor health concern.” They said the 85-year-old is in good spirits. Over the course of his seven-decade career, Flaco has received numerous awards and honors, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Grammys. Erin Bauer author of Flaco’s Legacy: The Globalization of Conjunto Joins us to discuss Flaco music and influence.

Based on interviews with legendary recording stars and with newcomers who are crafting their own sound, Kathleen Hudson' recent book documents the musicians' stories.