Carlos Santana

Carlos Santana is a Mexican-American guitarist who expanded rock music with the Latin Rock genre. Active since the 1960s, Santana gained fame for his unique style, blending rock 'n' roll, blues, and Latin rhythms. Notable pieces include Samba pa ti, Oye como va, and Black Magic Woman. Santana has been a member of the Santana Blues Band and has achieved significant success with albums like Supernatural (1999) and Shaman (2002).

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  SONGWRITER

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