PROFILE: Santana is an American Latin rock band formed in San Francisco, California in 1966. The band was formed by Mexican-American guitarist, Carlos Santana.
DID YOU KNOW?
- Carlos Santana began playing the guitar at age 8. His father was a professional violinist and Carlos also learned to play the violin at age 5.
- Santana was accepted into multiple colleges; however, he decided not to pursue college but a music career instead. He began by playing on the streets of San Francisco and washing dishes, eventually reaching fame by playing at Woodstock.
- On his official website, Carlos Santana lists several books that he has enjoyed and recommends to his fans.
- Santana and his former wife, Deborah, started a charity known as the Milagro Foundation. This charity focuses on vunerable and needy children by making grants to organizations that work with you in the areas of health, education, and the arts.
- In 2003, Rolling Stone magazine listed Santana at number 20 on their list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.
- He has won 10 Grammy Awards and three Latin Grammy Awards.
GRAMMY AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS:
- 2002 – “Game of Love” – Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals
- 2000 – “Smooth” – Record of the Year & Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals
- 2000 – “Supernatural” – Album of the Year & Best Rock Album
- 2000 – “Maria Maria” – Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal
- 2000 – “El Farol” – Best Pop Instrumental Performance
- 2000 – “The Calling” – Best Pop Instrumental Performance
- 2000 – “Put Your Lights On” (with Everlast) – Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group
- 2000 – “Love of My Life” (with Dave Matthews & Carter Beauford) – Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals – NOMINATED
- 1996 – “Every Now and Then” (with Vernon Reid) – Best Rock Instrumental Performance – NOMINATED
- 1993 – “Gypsy/Grajonca” – Best Rock Instrumental Performance – NOMINATED
- 1988 – “Blues for Salvador” – Best Rock Instrumental Performance (Orchestra, Group or Soloist)
- 1973 – “Caravanserai” – Best Pop Instrumental Performance with Vocal Coloring – NOMINATED
OTHER AWARDS:
- American Music Award – 2000 “Supernatural” – Favorite Pop/Rock Album
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – 1998
- Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame – 1998
VIDEOS:
DISCOGRAPHY:
- Santana (1969)
- Abraxas (1970)
- Santana III/ Man With An Outstretched Hand (1971)
- Caravanserai (1972)
- Welcome (1973)
- Barboletta (1974)
- Amigos (1976)
- Festival (1977)
- Moonflower (1977)
- Inner Secrets (1978)
- Marathon (1979)
- Zebop! (1981)
- Shango (1982)
- Beyond Appearance (1985)
- Freedom (1987)
- Spirits Dancing in the Flesh (1990)
- Milagro (1992)
- Supernatural (1999)
- Shaman (2002)
- All that I Am (2005)
- Guitar Heaven (2010)
- Shape Shifter (2012)
- Corazon (2014)
- Santana IV (2016)
SOURCES:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santana_(band)
http://www.allmusic.com/artist/santana-mn0000295756/awards
https://www.axs.com/5-things-you-did-not-know-about-carlos-santana-44910
http://www.boomsbeat.com/articles/105923/20151229/50-facts-life-carlos-santana.htm
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