Manuel Jiménez

Manuel A. Jiménez or "El Canario", (born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico on January 1, 1895 - November 21, 1975), 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. Jiménez died on November 21, 1975.

Birth and Death Data: Born January 1, 1895 (Orocovis), Died November 21, 1975 (San Juan)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1910 - 1953

Roles Represented in DAHR: leader, composer, vocalist, guitar, lyricist, songwriter

Notes: Manuel Jiménez is also known by his nickname, "El Canario."

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 126-150 of 225 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor D9FB-1612 10-in. 6/3/1949 Borinquena linda Canario y su Grupo Instrumental ensemble composer, leader  
Victor PR-164 10-in. before 7/1/1941 Lamento Jibaro Cuarteto Marcano Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal duet composer  
Victor PR-500 10-in. before 5/5/1950 Cosas de la vida Canario y su Grupo ; Luis Lebrón ; E. Rodríguez Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal duet leader  
Victor PR-501 10-in. before 5/10/1950 Tierra borincana Canario y su Grupo ; Luis Lebrón ; E. Rodríguez Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal duet composer, leader  
Victor PR-502 10-in. before 4/12/1950 Te vi, te vi Canario y su Grupo Vocal and instrumental ensemble leader  
Victor PR-503 10-in. before 5/17/1950 No me dejes solo Canario y su Grupo ; Luis Lebrón ; E. Rodríguez Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal duet leader  
Victor PR-504 10-in. before 4/12/1950 La palomilla Canario y su Grupo Vocal and instrumental ensemble leader, composer, lyricist  
Victor PR-505 10-in. before 5/10/1950 La pela de Juana Canario y su Grupo ; Luis Lebrón ; E. Rodríguez Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal duet leader  
Victor PR-506 10-in. before 5/5/1950 Merengue tropical Canario y su Grupo ; Luis Lebrón ; E. Rodríguez Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal duet leader  
Victor PR-507 10-in. before 5/17/1950 Lamento del carretero Canario y su Grupo ; Luis Lebrón ; E. Rodríguez Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal duet composer, leader  
Victor PR-550 10-in. before 9/21/1950 Tener que ir a la guerra Canario y su Grupo Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo vocalist, composer, leader  
Victor PR-551 10-in. before 9/25/1950 Sol de juventud Canario y su Grupo Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal duet composer, leader  
Victor PR-1003 10-in. before 5/5/1953 A otro con ese hueso Cuarteto Manuel Jiménez Instrumental quartet composer, leader  
Victor PR-1004 10-in. before 5/5/1953 Repite ese disco Cuarteto Manuel Jiménez Instrumental quartet composer, leader  
Columbia CO18167 10-in. 10/19/1935 El home relief : Plena Canario y su Grupo Vocal and instrumental ensemble leader  
Columbia CO18168 10-in. 10/19/1935 Están tirando bombas : Plena Canario y su Grupo Vocal and instrumental ensemble leader  
Columbia CO18169 10-in. 10/19/1935 Tintorera del mar Canario y su Grupo Vocal and instrumental ensemble leader, composer  
Columbia CO18170 10-in. 10/19/1935 Piquete a lo jockey : Plena Canario y su Grupo Vocal and instrumental ensemble leader, composer  
Columbia CO18171 10-in. 10/19/1935 La raza Canario y su Grupo Vocal and instrumental ensemble leader  
Columbia CO18172 10-in. 10/19/1935 Que muchacha bonita Canario y su Grupo Vocal and instrumental ensemble leader  
Columbia CO18281 10-in. 11/20/1935 Canario y su Grupo Vocal and instrumental ensemble leader, composer  
Columbia CO18282 10-in. 11/20/1935 Campo y pueblo : Mariandá Canario y su Grupo Vocal and instrumental ensemble leader  
Columbia CO18283 10-in. 11/20/1935 Canario y su Grupo Vocal and instrumental ensemble leader  
Columbia CO18284 10-in. 11/20/1935 Flores de Navidad : Aguinaldo Canario y su Grupo Vocal and instrumental ensemble leader  
Columbia CO18285 10-in. 11/20/1935 Feliz año nuevo : Décimas de Navidad Canario y su Grupo Vocal and instrumental ensemble leader  
(Results 126-150 of 225 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Jiménez, Manuel," accessed April 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105354.

Jiménez, Manuel. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105354.

"Jiménez, Manuel." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 April 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105354

External Sources

Wikipedia: Manuel Jiménez (musician)

Linked Open Data Sources

LCNAR: Jiménez, Manuel, 1895-1975 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n86102615

Wikidata: Manuel Jiménez (musician) - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q6752648

VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/61750156

FAST: http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1723235

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