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Today "She ignites her hair and, whirling faster and faster, fans her dress into passionate flames..." Rainer Maria Rilke describes the intensity of flamenco dancing. But it wasn't until Carlos Montoya's masterful guitar playing that flamenco music became an international sensation. December 13 is the birthday of Montoya (1903), 1980s rocker Ted Nugent (1948), actor and musician Jamie Foxx (1967) and legendary producer Lou Adler (1933). Travel with us back in time to relive these music classics. Legendary Guitarists Written in 1890 for piano, Isaak Albéniz´s "Asturias" has become the quintessential guitar piece. The Doors used it as the intro to "Spanish Caravan." Discover the compelling music of a prodigy. Top five classical guitar music CD's that you can't live without. This guitar concerto will take you to the summer palace of Spanish kings. Search Related Topics:  musician biographies  composers  romantic period Ted Nugent, the Mean Rocker He got "Cat Scratch Fever" from the kitty next door. His baby liked to dance all night in "Wango Tango". Today, Ted Nugent is also known for his criticism of President Obama. But did the Secret Service really investigate him? Read his biography here. An interview with the rocker who lives for controversy. Relive Ted Nugent's classics with these six album reissues. Search Related Topics:  ted nugent  rock guitarists  hard rock Bringing the Stories of American Music Legends to Life "Having a stage name is like having a Superman complex. I go into the telephone booth as Eric Bishop and come out as Jamie Foxx." This American actor has played both legendary and ordinary musicians. Follow us down a rabbit hole into the life of Ray Charles. Let's reconnect with the soul of this music genius. Here, Foxx challenges us to see the world through the eyes of a street musician. Search Related Topics:  ray  jamie foxx  ray charles I Would Like, if I May, to Take You on a Strange Journey He produced cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and directed Cheech & Chong's "Up in Smoke." But Lou Adler also launched and influenced the careers of many musicians, including The Mamas & the Papas and Johnny Rivers. He won two Grammy Awards with Carole King. Listen to the folk-pop of The Mamas & the Papas. Adler also produced these Sam Cooke hits. Search Related Topics:  carole king  tapestry  singer-songwriter Related Searches Spanish Music Top 100 Music Played Music Journey Music Flamenco Music Featured Articles Top 100 Love Songs of All Time Top 10 New Pop Artists of 2013 Top 100 Christmas Songs Ten Party Songs for New Year´s Eve Another Top 40 Christmas List, Oldies Ten Worst Oldies Number One Hits   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement