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1. Wonderful interview with Ry Cooder, on how Chris Strachwitz introduced Ry to Flaco Jimenez

Reply to LeftInTX (Original post)

Fri Aug 1, 2025, 02:34 AM

Aug 1

And how Lead Belly's 'Good Night Irene' sealed the deal and a wonderful collaboration ensued that helped elevate Flaco Jimenez from a regional star to a much, much wider audience.

6:00 - 15:15 (the whole interview knocked my socks off and merits a watch)

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Conjunto great, former Texas Tornado Flaco Jimenez dies at age 86 [View all] LeftInTX Aug 1 OP

Wonderful interview with Ry Cooder, on how Chris Strachwitz introduced Ry to Flaco Jimenez Brother Buzz Aug 1 #1

Here is a video of them performing together. LeftInTX Aug 1 #2

Oh, no. I had a post noting his birthday for the last few years. mahatmakanejeeves Aug 1 #3

Flaco! Americanme Aug 1 #4

One of the all-time greats. RIP Flaco. (nt) Paladin Aug 1 #5