Carlos Santana

Carlos Augusto Alves Santana (born July 20, 1947) is a Mexican American rock
guitarist. Santana became famous in the late 1960s and early 1970s with his
band, Santana, which pioneered rock, salsa and jazz fusion. The band's sound
featured his melodic, blues-based guitar lines set against Latin and African
rhythms featuring percussion instruments such as timbales and congas ... read more

The 411 Music Top Five 11.15.11: Top 5 Guitarists

From Slash of Guns N' Roses and Jimi Hendrix to George Harrison, Tony Iommi, Carlos Santana and more, the 411 staff ranks their top 5 guitarists of all-time! Check out t...
Posted 29 November 2011 7.03am — Comment on this

Cypress Hill percussionist Eric Bobo unveils 'Maestro'

Sometimes, it's just genetic. How else to explain Eric Bobo, son of Willie, the famed Latin jazz percussionist who played with (among others) Cal Tjader, Mongo Santamaria...
Posted 10 November 2011 9.07pm — Comment on this

Neil Young - Arcade Fire, Matthews & Vedder Confirmed For Neil Young's Bridge School Benefit

Rocker Neil Young's annual Bridge School Benefit concert will this year feature Arcade Fire, Dave Matthews and Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder. Foo Fighters, Tony Bennett...
Posted 7 September 2011 8.06am — Comment on this

Latin jazz musicians sue over missing out at Grammy awards

Musicians take legal action in response to Grammy overhaul that would pit them against mainstream acts such as Diana KrallLatin jazz musicians are going to fight for thei...
Posted 3 August 2011 1.02pm — Comment on this

Carlos Santana - Carlos Santana Becomes Joint Owner Of Tequila Brand

Carlos Santana, the influential Mexican rock guitarist, has become a shareholder and board member of the Casa Nobel Tequila brand. Santana will assume a hands-on role at ...
Posted 20 July 2011 5.57pm — Comment on this

Santana, McLaughlin open Montreux jazz on high note

MONTREUX, Switzerland (Reuters) - Carlos Santana and John McLaughlin performed tunes by John Coltrane, Bob Dylan and Led Zeppelin, ushering in the 45th edition of the Mon...
Posted 2 July 2011 9.26am — Comment on this

Questions await Grammy meeting Tuesday

What do Paul Simon, Carlos Santana, Herbie Hancock and Bill Cosby know about zydeco and Cajun music? Not a whole lot, although Simon recorded zydeco legend Rockin' Dopsie...
Posted 16 June 2011 11.01pm — Comment on this

Carlos Santana's Sheer Madness

Filed under: Carlos Santana, Beauty, Fashion, Paparazzi Photo, Music Legendary rock guitarist Carlos Santana, 63, gave fans a glimpse of h...
Posted 16 June 2011 9.49pm — Comment on this

Tonight's TV highlights: Love Your Garden | Channel 4's Comedy Gala | The Santana Story | Paul Merton's Birth Of Hollywood | Isle Of Wight Festival 2011 | In Treatment

Love Your Garden | Channel 4's Comedy Gala | The Santana Story | Paul Merton's Birth Of Hollywood | Isle Of Wight Festival 2011 | In TreatmentLove Your Garden8pm, ITV1It'...
Posted 10 June 2011 12.05am — Comment on this

Herbie Hancock, Carlos Santana, Paul Simon protest Grammy category cuts

Esperanza Spalding's surprise Grammy win for new artist in February was shocking.Esperanza Spalding's surprise Grammy win for new artist in February was shocking.
Posted 28 May 2011 1.53am — Comment on this

Herbie Hancock, Carlos Santana, Paul Simon protest Grammy category cuts; coalition leader calls decision 'blatantly racist'

Esperanza Spalding’s surprise Grammy win for new artist in February was shocking considering the relatively unknown jazz artist beat out the phenomenon that is Just...
Posted 27 May 2011 8.02pm — Comment on this

Paul Simon, Carlos Santana protest against Grammy Award changes

Musicians are up in arms over plans to axe 30 categories
Posted 27 May 2011 9.41am — Comment on this

Paul Simon - Paul Simon And Carlos Santana Protest Grammy Shake-up

Paul Simon and Carlos Santana have joined a number of artists who are protesting the decision to cut more than 30 honours from the annual Grammy Awards. Officials at A...
Posted 27 May 2011 8.22am — Comment on this

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