Santana are an American Latin-rock jam band from San Francisco, formed in 1966 by guitarist Carlos Santana. Their self-titled debut, released after a breakout appearance at Woodstock, fused sustained electric solos with syncopated hand percussion and thick organ layers by Gregg Rolie. Abraxas (1970) added expanded textures, drawing from Afro-Cuban rhythms and modal frameworks. The […]
Oneness (Silver Dreams-Golden Reality) is an album by Latin-jazz/rock guitarist Carlos Santana, released in 1979 on Columbia. Tracklist: A1. “The Chosen Hour” (0:38) A2. “Arise Awake” (2:05) A3. “Light Versus Darkness” (0:48) A4. “Jim Jeannie” (3:30) A5. “Transformation Day” (3:47) A6. “Victory” (1:09) A7. “Silver Dreams Golden Smiles” (4:09) A8. “Cry of the Wilderness” (3:10) […]
Borboletta is the sixth studio album by American Latin/jazz-rock band Santana, released in 1974 on Columbia. Tracklist: A1. “Spring Manifestations” (1:05) A2. “Canto de los flores” (3:46) A3. “Life Is Anew” (4:16) A4. “Give and Take” (5:47) A5. “One With the Sun” (4:23) A6. “Aspirations” (5:12) B1. “Practice What You Preach” (4:32) B2. “Mirage” (4:43) B3. […]
