Carlos Santana

Date of Birth: July 20, 1947

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Biography

Carlos Santana, born Carlos Augusto Alves Santana, is a celebrated Mexican-American musician known for his pioneering work in the fusion of rock and Latin American music. Santana was born on July 20, 1947, in Autlán de Navarro, Jalisco, Mexico. He first gained prominence in the late 1960s and early 1970s with his band, Santana, which became famous for its unique blend of rock, jazz, blues, salsa, and African rhythms. Santana’s breakthrough performance at the Woodstock Festival in 1969 catapulted him to international fame. His band’s second album, “Abraxas” (1970), including hits like “Black Magic Woman” and “Oye Como Va,” solidified his status as a rock legend. Over his career, Santana has won 10 Grammy Awards and three Latin Grammy Awards, underscoring his influence and success in the music industry.

5 Interesting Facts about Carlos Santana

1. Carlos Santana was introduced to traditional Mexican music by his father, who was a mariachi violinist.

2. His band’s 1999 album “Supernatural” won nine Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year.

3. In 1998, Santana was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

4. He is known for his distinctive guitar tone, often achieved using a PRS guitar and Mesa Boogie amplifiers.

5. Santana is also a devout follower of the spiritual teachings of Sri Chinmoy, a meditation guru.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Carlos Santana

1. “The most valuable possession you can own is an open heart.”

2. “Your mind is a magnet. You don’t attract what you need or what you want; you attract who you are.”

3. “The music of Hendrix wakes people up to their possibilities.”

4. “When you play from your heart, all of a sudden there’s no gravity. You don’t feel the weight of the world, of bills, of anything.”

5. “There is no person that love cannot heal; there is no soul that love cannot save.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Carlos Santana’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $80 million.

Children

Carlos Santana has three children from his first marriage to Deborah Santana: Salvador Santana, Stella Santana, and Angelica Santana. Salvador is a musician and composer, Stella is a singer, and Angelica is an artist.