RIP Flaco Jiménez

We’re all grieving today at Los Lobos HQ as we react to the sad news of Flaco Jiménez’s passing.

Cesar shared these words with the San Antonio Express: “Not only was Flaco my musical mentor, but he was also a dear friend to all of us Los Lobos. He was such a musical influence on me that he made me run out and buy a bajo sexto and start using it in my band. He will forever be in my heart. What a tremendous loss.”

RIP, Flaco.

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