KLMO Tejano 98.9 & 92.1 FM Honors Flaco Jiménez With Special Tributes

SAN ANTONIO, TX — KLMO Tejano 98.9 & 92.1 FM will honor the legacy of Tejano icon and five-time Grammy Award winner Flaco Jiménez with special tribute broadcasts today, August 1, following the legendary musician’s passing on July 31 at the age of 86.

The first tribute will air from 11 a.m. to 12 noon with DJ Taz, followed by an afternoon tribute hosted by Big Boyee, as the station dedicates airtime to celebrate the life and music of the man affectionately known as El Hijo de San Antonio.

Carlos Lopez shared his thoughts on the tribute, calling it “one of the most deserving to a GIANT of Tejano music.”

KLMO’s Humberto Lopez shared rare and touching behind-the-scenes photos of Flaco Jiménez’s last known radio interview, which took place at KLMO studios in San Antonio with Placido Salazar, offering fans one final glimpse of the legend in his element.

Station GM Homer Lopez said, “Flaco will be dearly missed by all his fans all around the world!”

Fans can tune in to the tributes on air or online at KLMO989.com.

A Lifetime of Music and Legacy

Born Leonardo “Flaco” Jiménez on March 11, 1939, in San Antonio, Texas, Flaco was a musical prodigy and the son of Conjunto pioneer Santiago Jiménez, Sr. With a career that spanned more than seven decades, Flaco brought the accordion to the forefront of American roots music, blending Tejano, Conjunto, country, and rock with effortless mastery.

He rose to international fame collaborating with artists such as The Texas Tornados, Ry Cooder, Bob Dylan, Dwight Yoakam, and The Rolling Stones, bringing Tejano music to new audiences across the globe. His work earned him five Grammy Awards, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy, and a place in both the Tejano Music Hall of Fame and the International Latin Music Hall of Fame.

On Thursday, July 31, the Jiménez family confirmed his passing in a heartfelt social media post:

“It is with great sadness that we share tonight the loss of our father, Flaco Jimenez. He was surrounded by his loved ones and will be missed immensely… Thank you to all of his fans and friends—those who cherished his music. And a big thank you for all of the memories. His legacy will live on through his music and all of his fans. The family requests privacy during this time of sadness and grievance.”

Today, as KLMO honors his life, Flaco Jiménez’s music continues to unite generations and cultures — a true testament to a legacy that will never die.

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