HAPPY BIRTHDAY CARLOS SANTANA

Carlos Santana is a highly influential Mexican-American guitarist and songwriter, who is best known for his fusion of rock, blues, jazz, and Latin American music styles. In 1969, he and his band catapulted to fame after their electrifying performance at the legendary Woodstock Festival.

Some of his most popular songs include “Evil Ways”, “Smooth”, “Maria Maria”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Considered as one of the greatest guitar players of all-time, in 1998, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

On this very day, July 20th 1947, Carlos Santana was born in Autlan, Jalisco, Mexico. In celebration of his birthday, exactly 77 years ago today, I’ve chosen a classic rock track that showcases Santana’s ingenious guitar skills. Taken from the album, “Abraxas”, here’s today’s birthday boy, CARLOS SANTANA, with “BLACK MAGIC WOMAN”….