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Carlos MontoyaCarlos Montoya Carlos Montoya Spanish flamenco musician (1903–1993) For the Peruvian footballer, see Carlos Montoya (footballer). Carlos García Montoya (13 December 1903 – 3 March 1993) born in Madrid, Spain, was a prominent flamenco guitarist and a founder of the modern-day popular flamenco style of music.[1] Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Carlos Montoya Montoya circa 1950s Background information Birth name Carlos García Montoya Born 13 December 1903 (1903-12-13) Madrid, Spain Died 3 March 1993 (1993-03-04) (aged 89) Wainscott, New York, U.S. Genres Flamenco music Occupations Composer Guitarist Instrument Guitar Close Early life He was the nephew of renowned flamenco guitarist Ramón Montoya. He first learned from his mother, "la Tula", and then from a neighboring barber, Pepe el… (Source: Wikipedia)
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