Carlos Santana

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

Original SANTANA Band to Reform

MUSIC NEWS - Guitar legend, and shoe mogul , Carlos Santana plans to reunite with the original Santana band to record a new album, he recently told an Australian music si...
Posted 24 February 12.21am — Comment on this

Carlos Santana: 'My daughter beat me at Guitar Hero'

He once did so much acid he thought his guitar was a snake. But don't worry, these days Carlos Santana is more interested in singing through his fingers and comparing him...
Posted 19 September 2012 12.58pm — Comment on this

Carlos Santana - The Allman Brothers To Tour With Carlos Santana

Rockers The Allman Brothers and Carlos Santana have joined forces for one of the years 12 most-anticipated tours The superstars of rock will hit the road for six North Am...
Posted 2 May 2012 1.36am — Comment on this

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

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