Image ofCarlos Santana

Carlos Santana

Musician

Carlos Santana (born July 20, 1947) is a Mexican-born American guitarist and bandleader, founder of Santana, known for blending Latin rhythms with rock, blues and jazz fusion.

Publicly known for leading the band Santana, landmark 1970s albums and collaborations (including work with John McLaughlin and Alice Coltrane), a long-running interest in spirituality (Sri Chinmoy is referenced in contemporary accounts), and for guest-filled later albums featuring artists such as Steven Tyler, Big Boi, Sean Paul and will.i.am (as noted in DeBaser reviews).

DeBaser reviews present a mixed picture: praised for landmark collaborations and live virtuosity, criticized for later commercial, guest-heavy albums. Highlights include strong takes on 1970s fusion work and an acclaimed Verona concert. Recent mainstream duet albums divide opinion.

For:guitar fans, Latin rock and jazz-fusion listeners, concert-goers, music critics

 Seeing a music legend with your own eyes doesn’t happen often.

  Discover the review

 The hallmark of the record is the "ode to the electric guitar", and in this case it represents one of the best ever played in the history of rock.

  Discover the review

 Carlos is the classic example of a music wh*re, a top-class hooker, even though in a miniskirt I believe he’d make you barf.

  Discover the review
Loading
Add image
Image Id: 81065 Resolution: 180 x 180
Image Id: 1489 Resolution: 126 x 162
You and Carlos Santana
Log in to DeBaser
Who knows Carlos Santana?
Loading...