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October 16, 2008

Carlos' Cosmic Bummer

Santana prepares for a tour and struggles with the pain of his divorce
June 12, 2008

Secrets of the Guitar Heroes: Carlos Santana
June 12, 2008

Santana: The Essential Album-by-Album Guide

The highlights of Carlos Santana's varied career, from the early band recordings to his solo reinvention
April 22, 2005

The Immortals - The Greatest Artists of All Time: 90) Carlos Santana

By Henry Garza

All That I Am

Santana's revolving door keeps on turning, and with every star who passes through to sing lead on a track off their latest album, what was once a great American band steps closer to becoming a permanent gimmick. It was cool the first time, back in 1999, when Rob Thomas sang "Smooth" and the correspo...

2005 RS: 2.5of 5 Stars

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The Essential Santana

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Through a long, erratic career laden with personnel changes, the group Santana has maintained popularity and critical respect with what was in the beginning an innovative fusion of rock, fiery Afro-Latin polyrhythms, and contrasting cool, low-key vocals. In time, group leader/guitarist Carlos Santana was drawn to jazz-rock fusion and worked outside the band with John McLaughlin, Stanley Clarke, an...

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