Flaco Jiménez

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.