Manuel Jiménez

Male, Deceased Person

1895 – 1975

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Who was Manuel Jiménez?

Manuel A. Jiménez or "El Canario", Born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico on January 1st, 1895, was a Puerto Rican musician most famous for his work in the plena style. During the 1930s, he introduced new elements like piano, horns, and bass into plena, spreading its popularity. Manuel A Jiménez died on November 21, 1975.

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Born
1895
Also known as
  • Manuel A. Jimenez
Died
1975

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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