Carlos Santana is a man who has been spelling the magic of his guitar for the last 4 decades and his fans have been waving to his tunes. He is known for his contribution to world music with all his experimentation and taste in merging the music of two different poles and ethnicities into one unforgettable track. His famous blends include Latin, salsa, blues, rock and Afro-Cuban styles with a pinch of jazz, fusion and worldbeat. The clear sound of Santana’s guitar comes from his PRS guitars.

Carlos is a guitarist who has a track record of selling over 90 million tapes and performing forever to over 100 million viewers around the world. His journey has had many ups and downs since his first fame in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Born name

Carlos Santana

nickname

Carlos

Sun sign

Krebs

Place of birth

Outlaw of Navarro, Jalisco, Mexico

Residence

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

nationality

training

Carlos went to James Lick Middle School . In 1965 he graduated from Mission High School .

After that, he conceded his entrance to California State University Northridge and Humboldt State University but didn’t focus on his music career.

occupation

Musician, Songwriter, Bandleader

family

• Father – Jose Santana (Mariachi Musician)
• Mutter – Josefina Barragan
• Siblings – Antonio (brother), Laura (sister), Irma (sister), Leticia (sister), Jorge (younger brother) (professional guitarist), Maria (sister)

Manager

Carlos is represented by –

• Creative Artists Agency (Buchungsagentur)
• Michael Jensen, Jensen Communications (publicist)

Genre

Latin Rock, Blues Rock, Jazz Fusion

instruments

Guitar, drums, vocals

labels

RCA, Arista, Polydor, Columbia Records, CGD, PolyGram

To build

Athletic

Height

5 feet 9½ inches or 176.5 cm

weight

73 kg or 161 pounds

girlfriend/spouse

Carlos Santana dated –

1. Deborah King (1973-2007) – In 1973, Carlos had married Deborah King, daughter of Saunders King, blues singer and guitarist . The couple was blessed with 3 wonderful children Salvador, Stella and Angelica. After 34 years of marriage, on October 19, 2007, Deborah filed for divorce, declaring “irreconcilable differences”.
2. Cindy Blackman (2010-Present) – Later, on July 9, 2010, Carlos proposed to his drummer, Cindy Blackman, during a Universal Tone Tour concert at Tinley Park in suburban Chicago. The couple officially married in December 2010.

race/ethnicity

Hispanic

Carlos is of Mexican descent.

hair colour

Schwarz

eye color

dark brown

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Attractive personality even after crossing 70
• Appealing style to hold the guitar
• Glowing skin has the caliber to attract new bees

brand promotion

In 2001, he was seen in a print ad for JBL home theater speakers .

In 2013, he appeared in a TV commercial for Macy’s .

Carlos also supports –

• Andre Agassi Foundation for Education
• Artists for a new South Africa
• clothes off our backs
• Elevate Hope Foundation
• feed america

Religion

Christianity

Known for

• His band Santana’s second album, “Abraxas,” propelled him to touch the heights of success, and the album went to #1 on the charts (Billboard 200) with a sales record of millions of copies
• His 1999 work, Supernatural is considered his finest work, being certified 15x platinum in the US

First album

A member of the band Santana , Carlos Santana released the album Santana in 1969. It received 2x platinum certification in the US

As a solo artist, Carlos released Love Devotion Dedication It was certified “Gold” in the US.

first movie

Carlos made his first surprise debut in the music documentary Timber Camp , which brought him high notoriety in 1970.

First TV show

In September 1970, Carlos first appeared on the news music show Baff – Almost a Show as himself.

First live show

He made his first stage performance with his band Santana in 1969.

Carlos Santana favorite things

• Food – Indian cuisine
• Musician – John McLaughlin
• Book – The Fifth Agreement by Don Miguel Ruiz

Carlos Santana facts

1. Santana is the first band to be named after their guitarist, Carlos Santana.
2. Carlos has played his Latin and African rhythms with timbales and congas, which are not traditional rock instruments.
3. He was ranked number 20 in Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of 2015.
4. He started learning the violin at the age of 5 and the guitar at the age of 8.
5. By the age of 8, Carlos was developing an influence on BB King, Javier Bátiz, Mike Bloomfield and John Lee Hooker, Gábor Szabó.
6. His album Shape Shifter , released in 2012, had a song titled “Mr. Szabo”, a dedication to Gábor Szabó.
7. In 1973, Carlos created a spiritually beautiful album called Love, Devotion, Surrender with Sri Chinmoy of Bengal, India and John McLaughlin.
8. In 1987 he attended the Rock ‘n’ Roll Summit.
9. Carlos also has a non-profit organization. He has been actively involved with San Francisco Earthquake Relief, Doctors Without Borders, Indigenous Peoples Fund, Hispanic Media & Education Group, Amnesty International, LA Museum of Tolerance, and many others.
10. With his first wife, Deborah, he had a non-profit organization called the Milagro (“Miracle”) Foundation to help those in need with their health and education. The NPO has provided $1.8 million to help underprivileged youth.
11. He had also spent all his profits from the shaman tour to raise money for AIDS patients.
12. His 1999 Supernatural album has sold 25 million copies worldwide and had won 11 Grammy Awards.
13. In 2004 he was named Person of the Year by the Latin Recording Academy.
14. In his hometown ‘Autlan de Navarro’ a street was named after his name.
15. Visit Santana.com for more information about Carlos.
16. He can also be followed on Facebook and Twitter.