Carlos Montoya 1989 interview

Flamenco Guitarist 1903-1993

Carlos describes how his style evolved into an unrestricted art form. Having started his playing at 12 years of age as guitar player and singer in cafes. At the age of 16, Carlos would play for the flamenco then he would he would play solos. Carlos philosophy is that guitar playing should not be restricted by any style. That it should be a free form of musical expressions.

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[esmusat]

El único

[TheSpunky51]

Incredible!!! By far and away the best Tarantas I"ve ever heard. What a great man and what an awe inpiring performance!!!

[bagchun]

any people here who say Carlos Montoya wasn't a great guitarist, are clearly elitist wannabe's, who feel smarter than the rest of us because they say foolish things. I guarantee you these people all struggle with "Adelita" and yet feel qualified to criticize Carlos Montoya. Seriously ppl, just enjoy the art,

[Valle535]

y do u guys say he doesnt impress you guys

i like his music and i would rather hear this

than that lame justin bieber

[knm3m3n]

@actionhigh: it depends. do u like modern flamenco..or do u prefer older more trad flemenco. do u like flemenco with cantor/singer and lots of castanets or do u like more classical flemenco. i saw juan martin in concert in edinburgh last year. brilliant to see live but don't think he's as good as some players. i have many cd's of sabicas, paco pena and nino ricardo. i don't care much for modern flamenco but things move on always.

[knm3m3n]

he did not impress. even his famous uncle ramon montoya was less than impressed by his talent. he was lucky. he had the right name. he was in america at the right time. there were very few spanish flamenco players playing outside of spain at this time. it has been said that he was not held in high esteem by other flamenco players and although this could be down to a touch of jelousy, i agree. his style is crude and clunky. he's all effort and no grace.

he's just not for me.

[duderock009]

@knm3m3n why do u say this? of course he had a big influence in america but why do u say he is average?because he shows his greatness and essence of playing through simplicity and shredding sometimes , because hes a raw flamenco player ? why?

[knm3m3n]

carlos montoya was an average flamenco player, but he was in america at the right time and did a lot to promote this style to the masses. he will never be concidered as one of the greats but his influence is as great as any other flamenco player of this erea

[jonygipsycatala]

ni que lo diga que su toque biene de otrra esfera cuando oste lebanta la mano los demas secubren diciendun jenio de la lampara que ejecucion se nota que se lo acurrau el hombre

[emecespidy08]

ombreee komoolo talendo de mi familiaa montoyaaa nolaa aii en ningun laooo ajjja