About Guillermo Jiménez Leal
Born 1947. Guillermo Jiménez Leal is a Venezuelan writer, poet and musician.
Guillermo Jiménez Leal (born 18 May 1947 in Libertad, Barinas state, Venezuela) is a Venezuelan singer, musician and poet who is renowned for his distinctive style of Llanos music.
He spent part of his musical career in France, immersing himself in the rich Paris music scene among European and other Latin American musicians. This influenced and forged his style, tempering the usual sharp tone and rapid tempo of Llanos music and leading to him adapting traditional Venezuelan musical elements for a broader world audience.
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Who is Guillermo Jiménez Leal?
Venezuelan musician
When was Guillermo Jiménez Leal born?
Guillermo Jiménez Leal was born in 1947 in Libertad de Cojedes.
What is Guillermo Jiménez Leal's occupation?
Guillermo Jiménez Leal is a writer, poet and musician.
What nationality is Guillermo Jiménez Leal?
Guillermo Jiménez Leal is Venezuelan.
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