Amoeba Music

By J Poet

Carlos Santana, leader of the band that bears his name, is one of the most revered American guitar players in history with a signature sound marked by a clear high pitched tone with a long bluesy sustain. He played world music before the genre had a name, successfully blending blues, rock, jazz and Latin music. He always went his own way, finding fame by ignoring trends and playing the music of his heart. Although almost every album Santana - and the band that bears his name - ever made went gold, it wasn’t until 1999 that he became a superstar. His “comeback” album Supernatural (1999 Arista) sold 14 million copies and took home 14 platinum albums and eight Grammys, duplicating Michael... Read More

Genre:

Jazz, Fusion, Rock

City Of Origin:

San Francisco, ,California United States

Formed Date:

1966