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La Mona Jiménez
Born Carlos Alberto Jiménez
1951–present
About La Mona Jiménez
The undisputed king of cuarteto. For over five decades, La Mona Jiménez has been the face of Córdoba's signature dance genre, performing thousands of live shows to fanatic audiences. His energy, showmanship, and connection to working-class Cordoban identity made him a cultural phenomenon far beyond music — he is Córdoba's most recognizable figure.