Manuel Jiménez (musician)

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Manuel A. Jiménez (1895–1975), or "El Canario", is 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.

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Name	Jimenez, Manuel
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Short description	Puerto Rican musician
Date of birth	1895
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Date of death	1975
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