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Time of India
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Flaco Jimenez dies at 86: All you need to know about the Tejano legend and his family
Flaco Jimenez, the legendary Tejano accordionist whose music resonated far beyond cultural lines, has passed away at the age of 86. His family announced the news in an emotional post shared on social media late Thursday night. '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,' the statement read. '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.' Flaco, whose real name was Leonardo Jimenez, was born in San Antonio, Texas, on March 11, 1939, and came from a long line of musicians. Both his grandfather, Patricio Jimenez, and father, Santiago Jimenez Sr., were highly esteemed figures in traditional Mexican music. Like his father, he was affectionately known as "Flaco," which translates to "skinny." Flaco's love of music began early in life. At the age of seven, he began performing with his father. He was already recording with Los Caporales by the time he turned fifteen. Inspired by his father's skill and the legendary zydeco musician Clifton Chenier, he quickly switched from learning the bajo sexto to the accordion. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your 2 & 3 BHK dream home in the heart of city Pune Kohinoor Riverdale Read More Undo Grammy Awards and International Partnerships Not merely a local celebrity, Flaco Jimenez rose to prominence as a global representative of Tejano and conjunto music. He worked with some of the biggest names in music over the years, such as Ry Cooder, the Rolling Stones, and Bob Dylan. His distinct style contributed to the popularization of traditional Tex-Mex music. Throughout his career, he won numerous Grammy Awards for his skill and impact, and in 2015, he was granted a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, one of the highest accolades in the business. A Man of the People Beyond Music Flaco maintained his humility and strong ties to his San Antonio heritage in spite of his notoriety. At one point, he even ran a food truck called Tacos Jimenez, where he served the community with the same love and energy that he infused into his songs. Family and Heritage Flaco is survived by his wife, Adela Jimenez, and their children, David Jimenez, Gill Jimenez, Leonardo Jimenez Jr., Rachel Fernandez, and Rosalinda Jimenez Esquivel. Santiago Jimenez Jr., his younger brother, has continued the family's musical heritage and is also a skilled accordionist. Family members Cynthia Jimenez, Gilbert Jimenez, Javier and Raquel Fernandez, and Arturo and Lisa Jimenez announced his death. In addition to leaving behind an impressive discography, Flaco Jimenez also left behind a musical legacy that contributed to the development of a whole genre. For many generations to come, his songs will live on, preserving his spirit.
Time of India
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tejano legend Flaco Jimenez passes away at 86 after battle with health issues
Flaco Jimenez, known for his contribution to Tex-Mex and conjunto music, has sadly passed away after battling health issues. He was 86. The news of the legendary Tejano musician and Grammy award-winner's death was announced by his family in a heartfelt message that read, '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.' The family also thanked his fans for their love and support over the years and said that his music and legacy will continue to live on. The family has requested privacy during this difficult time. Although the exact cause of Flaco Jimenez's death has not been revealed, it was reported early this year, that he had been facing health issues. On January 12, he was hospitalized due to what was described as a 'medical hurdle.' Later, the family gave an update saying he had returned home and was recovering well, thanking fans for their prayers and support. About Flaco Jimenez Flaco Jimenez was a major figure in Tejano and conjunto music and had a huge impact on Tex-Mex culture. His album Partners was added to the U.S. Library of Congress's National Recording Registry in 2021. Throughout his career, Jimenez won six Grammy Awards, including the prestigious Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2015. He was celebrated not only for keeping traditional music alive but also for working with artists from different genres, making his music loved by many around the world.
Hindustan Times
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Flaco Jimenez dies at 86: What was Tejano legend suffering from; all on his illness
Flaco Jimenez, the legendary Tejano musician and Grammy award-winning artist, breathed his last at the age of 86, his family shared on social media late Thursday night. Flaco Jimenez won the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2015(X/@jxinfante69) 'It is with great sadness that we share tonight the loss of our father, Flaco Jimenez,' the post read, adding, '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,' the family also said. What was Flaco Jimenez suffering from? While Flaco's cause of death was not revealed immediately, it is known that he was dealing with some health complication and was hospitalized earlier this year, on January 12. It was reported at the time that he was 'facing a medical hurdle'. It was unclear how long the musician had been in hospital, but an update shared by the family later read 'Happy Sunday, Flaco fans! We apologize for the delay in updates. Flaco has been home, doing well and on the road to recovery. A huge thank you to all for the prayers, love and continued support. Have a great week!' Who was Flaco Jimenez? Jimenez was known for many achievements in Tejano music. 'Partners', one of his albums, was selected for the U.S. Library of Congress's National Recording Registry in 2021. He had also been called 'a champion of traditional conjunto music and Tex-Mex culture who also is known for innovation and collaboration with a variety of artists' by the US Library of Congress. Jimenez has won six Grammy awards, including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, which was conferred to him in 2015.
Wales Online
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Cardiff road closures for Stevie Wonder at Blackweir Live
Cardiff road closures for Stevie Wonder at Blackweir Live Music legend Stevie Wonder is performing in Cardiff and there will be road closures There will be road closures in place for Stevie Wonder at Blackweir Live (Image: PA ) In the final instalment of the Blackweir Live music series legend Stevie Wonder is coming to perform. The gig series, which has seen Noah Kahan, Alanis Morrissette and Slayer perform on Bute Park's Blackweir has been met with praise and criticism. You can read why people love it here, and about the cons of the gigs series here. Many people have been left frustrated by the traffic caused by the gigs as there are many road closures in place. This is the same for Stevie Wonder, when he performs at Blackweir Live on Wednesday, June 9. This one of only three outdoor dates for the global superstar in the UK in 2025. Stevie is one of the most celebrated and prominent figures in popular music. To date he has amassed 49 Top 40 singles, 32 number one singles and worldwide sales of more than 100 million units. Stevie has won 25 Grammy Awards, including the prestigious Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, a Golden Globe and an Academy Award. Meanwhile, his iconic album, Songs In The Key of Life, is archived in the USA's National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress, for its cultural, historic and aesthetic significance. The star last performed in Wales over 50 years ago. In 1965, he performed at the Capitol Theatre at Cardiff city centre when he was just 14 years old, alongside the likes of The Supremes, Martha and the Vandellas, Smokey Robinson and Georgie Fame, as part of the Tamla Motown Tour. The performer returned to Wales in 1971, where he once again performed at the Capitol Theatre alongside Martha and the Vandellas. In the 1980s he returned to Wales once more with a gig at The Vetch in Swansea in 1984. Oasis competition: Win tickets to see Oasis at Wembley . Road closures for Stevie Wonder at Blackweir Live City centre road closures will take place from 4pm to midnight for the concert. Castle Street throughout its length, from its junction with Westgate Street Duke Street and Kingsway North Road from its junction with Colum Road throughout to Boulevard De Nantes; Boulevard De Nantes at its junction with Park Place (Access for buses and taxis/residents will be managed to Greyfriars Road) Cowbridge Road East from Cathedral Road through to its junction with Westgate Street with access to Westgate Street being permitted. From 7am, access to part of the Civic Centre will be controlled throughout the day. Roads affected include: King Edward VII Avenue, Museum Avenue, City Hall Road, College Road and Gorsedd Gardens Road. The right-hand turn from Colum Road into Corbett Road will also be suspended for the road closure times to permit and manage access to residents and businesses off Corbett Road. There are still tickets available for Stevie Wonder at Blackweir Live. Article continues below They start at £95.20 on Ticketmaster and you can buy them, here.
Wales Online
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Stevie Wonder at Blackweir Live road closures, parking, set list, support acts, stage times and more
For the fourth and final gig of Blackweir Live, which has caused mixed opinions across Cardiff - you can read why people love it here, and the cons of the gigs series here, music legend Stevie Wonder is taking to the stage. He will be bringing his Love, Light & Song show to the Welsh capital. This one of only three outdoor dates for the global superstar in the UK in 2025. Stevie is one of the most celebrated and prominent figures in popular music. To date he has amassed 49 Top 40 singles, 32 number one singles and worldwide sales of more than 100 million units. Stevie has won 25 Grammy Awards, including the prestigious Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, a Golden Globe and an Academy Award. Meanwhile, his iconic album, Songs In The Key of Life, is archived in the USA's National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress, for its cultural, historic and aesthetic significance. The star last performed in Wales over 50 years ago. In 1965, he performed at the Capitol Theatre at Cardiff city centre when he was just 14 years old, alongside the likes of The Supremes, Martha and the Vandellas, Smokey Robinson and Georgie Fame, as part of the Tamla Motown Tour. The performer returned to Wales in 1971, where he once again performed at the Capitol Theatre alongside Martha and the Vandellas. In the 1980s he returned to Wales once more with a gig at The Vetch in Swansea in 1984. Here is everything you need to know about Stevie Wonder at Blackweir Live. When is Stevie Wonder performing at Blackweir Live? Stevie Wonder is performing at Blackweir Live on Wednesday, July 9. What times do gates open for Stevie Wonder at Blackweir Live and what are the set times? Gates will open at 5pm for the gig, which is expected to end at 10.30pm. Set times are not confirmed for Cardiff yet. However, his gig in Manchester this weekend ran for almost two-and-a-half hours, he does have an amazing backcatalogue! At the Co-op Live gig he went on stage at around 8.20pm. Site map and how to enter Blackweir Live (Image: Blackweir Live) Blackweir Live is located on Blackweir Fields, at the north end of Bute Park. There are many different entrances to the park which fans can then walk up to the entrance of Blackweir Live where they will show their tickets and go through security checks. There are two entrances on North Road, which will be closed, one right near the entrance to Blackweir Live and one further south where Corbett Road joins North Road. There is another entrance across Millennium Bridge, just before Sophia Gardens and one on Castle Street near the tea rooms. You can also enter from North Road, at the back of Cardiff Castle. Who is the support act for Stevie Wonder at Blackweir Live? (Image: Getty Images for The Recording A) Corinne Bailey Rae is the support act for Stevie Wonder at Blackweir Live. She is best known for her 2006 single, Put Your Records On. She released her most recent album, Black Rainbows, in 2023. What is Stevie Wonder's set list for Blackweir Live? There is no confirmed set list for Alansis at Blackweir Live but here is what he performed in Manchester on Saturday, July 5. We are expecting Stevie's set to look something like this: Love's in Need of Love Today As If You Read My Mind Master Blaster (Jammin') Higher Ground You Are My Sunshine Everybody Is A Star Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours Don't You Worry 'bout a Thing My Cherie Amour Overjoyed Stranger on the Shore of Love Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do) Contusion If You Really Love Me Lately Golden Lady I Can Only Be Me Living for the City Sir Duke I Wish Isn't She Lovely Ebony and Ivory Do I Do I Just Called to Say I Love You Supersition Ticket advice for entering Blackweir Live All Blackweir tickets are mobile entry, so your phone is your ticket. You must download your tickets before heading to the festival site. Follow the instructions below before leaving for your event to ensure that your tickets can be scanned for entry, regardless of the connectivity at the venue. 1. Download or update the latest version of the Ticketmaster app for your phone. 2. Find your order in My Events. 3. View your tickets by tapping View Barcode. Once you have viewed your tickets in the Ticketmaster App, your ticket is automatically saved. Please ensure you do not log out of the app. Screenshots of your barcodes won't get you in. iPhone users cannot save their tickets to their digital wallet at this time. Android users are welcome to save to their digital wallet. Can you still get tickets for Stevie Wonder at Blackweir Live? There are still tickets available for Stevie Wonder at Blackweir Live. They start at £95.20 on Ticketmaster and you can buy them, here. Information for children at Blackweir Live All under 18s must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder (aged 18 or over). No unaccompanied under 18s are allowed on site. Children aged two and under can attend for free and don't require a ticket. All other children must have a full price ticket to enter the festival. Prams and pushchairs are not permitted. Will there be road closures for Stevie Wonder in Cardiff? City centre road closures will take place from 4pm to midnight for the concert. Castle Street throughout its length, from its junction with Westgate Street Duke Street and Kingsway North Road from its junction with Colum Road throughout to Boulevard De Nantes; Boulevard De Nantes at its junction with Park Place (Access for buses and taxis/residents will be managed to Greyfriars Road) Cowbridge Road East from Cathedral Road through to its junction with Westgate Street with access to Westgate Street being permitted. From 7am, access to part of the Civic Centre will be controlled throughout the day. Roads affected include: King Edward VII Avenue, Museum Avenue, City Hall Road, College Road and Gorsedd Gardens Road. The right-hand turn from Colum Road into Corbett Road will also be suspended for the road closure times to permit and manage access to residents and businesses off Corbett Road. (Image: PA) Parking for Stevie Wonder at Blackweir Live There are no park and ride facilities available for the Blackweir Live events. Parking is available at the Civic Centre and Sophia Gardens from 8am until midnight for £20 a day for cars and £30 a day for coaches. To get to the Civic Centre you can exit Junction 32 of the M4, head south on the A470 towards the city centre and follow signage to the civic centre. For Sophia Gardens parking exit junction 32 off the M4. City centre car parks such as St David's Shopping Centre, John Lewis, Capitol Shopping Centre, and NCP (Adam Street, Dumfries Place and Greyfriars Road) will also be available for those traveling by car. Train travel for Stevie Wonder at Blackweir Live Transport for Wales has confirmed that they will be closing the Cathays station after the event at 10pm for the safety of passengers. Access will remain for accessibility requirements only and for customers alighting. The Penarth Road car park at Cardiff Central station will be closed from 6am to midnight on the day of each event. Additional services and extra carriages to existing services will be put in place by Great Western Rail and Transport for Wales during the Blackweir Live events. A post-event queuing system will be in place at Cardiff Central station by line of route, with Valleys at the rear and all other routes will be located at the front of Central Square. Bus travel for Stevie Wonder at Blackweir Live Bus services will be diverted while the city centre road closures are in place Please visit the relevant bus operator's website for more information about your specific bus routes. For Stagecoach services, please visit: Welcome to Stagecoach ( For Cardiff Bus services, please visit: For NAT services, please visit: National Express coaches will use Sophia Gardens as usual. Banned items and bag sizes Bags larger than an A4 piece of paper are not permitted. All bags are subject to a search so please avoid bringing one where you can. If you do need to store items lockers are available to pre book, here. Chairs are not allowed into the area for any of Blackweir 2025 concerts, including The Garden area. Picnic blankets can be brought into Blackweir but must only be placed at the back of the festival arena. Although you are unable to bring food and drink into the venue, you won't go hungry with a wide array of food and drink stalls inside the venue offering some of the most delicious cuisines. One sealed water bottle is permitted per person max 500ml. One empty reusable water bottle is permitted. There will be free water re-fill stations at the venue. If you have a medical condition, then a doctor's note will permit diet-specific food and drink only. Assistant dogs are permitted on site. If you are bringing a registered assistant dog, please do let organisers know in the accessible requirements form that is emailed to you by Ticketmaster after purchasing accessible tickets. Or contact them, here.
