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."

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 201-225 of 225 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Columbia W95102 10-in. April 1926 Pobre borinquen Trío Borinquen Vocal and instrumental ensemble vocalist  
Columbia W95761 10-in. July 1927 Canta pajarito Trío Borinquen Vocal and instrumental ensemble vocalist  
Columbia W95762 10-in. July 1927 Morenita Trío Borinquen Vocal and instrumental ensemble vocalist  
Columbia W175024 10-in. approximately 1925 El son de Monchin Trío Borinquen Vocal and instrumental ensemble vocalist  
Columbia W704196 10-in. November 1932 Las golondrinas de catedral : Tamborito Canario y su Grupo Vocal and instrumental ensemble leader  
Columbia W704197 10-in. November 1932 Rockgas : Rumba Canario y su Grupo Vocal and instrumental ensemble leader  
Columbia W704198 10-in. November 1932 Cecilia : Bolero Canario y su Grupo Vocal and instrumental ensemble leader  
Columbia W704199 10-in. November 1932 Perdónala : Bolero son Canario y su Grupo Vocal and instrumental ensemble leader  
Brunswick B12057 10-in. 7/12/1932 Lentamente (Slowly) : Bolero Canario y su Grupo Vocal and instrumental ensemble leader  
Brunswick B12058 10-in. 7/12/1932 Maldita (Darn) : Bolero son Canario y su Grupo Vocal and instrumental ensemble leader  
Brunswick B12059 10-in. 7/12/1932 Frutas de borinquen : Pregón son Canario y su Grupo Vocal and instrumental ensemble leader  
Brunswick B12060 10-in. 7/12/1932 Mi mujer domina (My wife is my boss) Canario y su Grupo Vocal and instrumental ensemble leader  
Brunswick B12063 10-in. 7/12/1932 Lamento borincano (Porto Rican lament) Canario y su Grupo Vocal and instrumental ensemble leader  
Brunswick B12496 10-in. 10/24/1932 Lamento borincano (Porto Rican lament) Canario y su Grupo Vocal and instrumental ensemble leader  
Brunswick B12497 10-in. 10/24/1932 Aguinaldo de Navidad : Aguinaldo son Canario y su Grupo Vocal and instrumental ensemble leader  
Brunswick B12498 10-in. 10/24/1932 No te asuste : Canto criollo Canario y su Grupo Vocal and instrumental ensemble leader  
Brunswick B12499 10-in. 10/24/1932 Quiéreme (Love me) : Bolero son Canario y su Grupo Vocal and instrumental ensemble leader  
Brunswick B14450 10-in. 12/14/1933 Mi islita : Bolero Canario y su Grupo Vocal and instrumental ensemble leader  
Brunswick B14451 10-in. 12/14/1933 Campanas de mi aldea : Bolero Canario y su Grupo Vocal and instrumental ensemble leader  
Brunswick B14452 10-in. 12/14/1933 Espera : Bolero Canario y su Grupo Vocal and instrumental ensemble leader  
Brunswick B14453 10-in. 12/14/1933 Cariño perdido : Danzonete Canario y su Grupo Vocal and instrumental ensemble leader  
Brunswick B15196 10-in. 5/11/1934 Minerva : Son Sexteto Canario Vocal and instrumental ensemble leader  
Brunswick B15197 10-in. 5/11/1934 Carioca : Rumba son Sexteto Canario Vocal and instrumental ensemble leader  
Brunswick B15198 10-in. 5/11/1934 Cheché : Son Sexteto Canario Vocal and instrumental ensemble leader  
Brunswick B15199 10-in. 5/11/1934 El cielo tenebroso : Son Sexteto Canario Vocal and instrumental ensemble leader  
(Results 201-225 of 225 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Jiménez, Manuel," accessed April 28, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105354.

Jiménez, Manuel. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 28, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105354.

"Jiménez, Manuel." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 28 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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