Santana

Legendary Latin Rock Guitarist

Santana is a renowned rock band formed in San Francisco in 1966 by Mexican-American guitarist Carlos Santana. The band gained fame with their early work, which fused rock and Latin American music with jazz-like improvisations. Their second album, "Abraxas," released in 1970, was a commercial success and included hits such as "Black Magic Woman" and "Oye Como Va," which helped to define Santana's distinctive sound. The band's self-titled debut album, "Santana," released in 1969, featured the breakout performance of "Soul Sacrifice" at Woodstock, which played a significant role in catapulting them to international stardom.