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<BODY BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF"><table dir="ltr" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tr><td valign="top"> <CENTER> <TABLE BORDER=0 WIDTH=600 CELLPADDING=5> <TR> <TD> <H1 align="center">Santana</H1> <P><IMG SRC="blueline.jpg" ALT="Santana, santana, santana cd's, santana cds online" WIDTH=640 HEIGHT=20></P> <P>If you are searching for any of the following topics: <UL> <LI><A HREF="http://www.allmusicstores.com/index.html">Santana</A></LI> <LI><A HREF="http://www.allmusicstores.com/index.html">santana</A></LI> <LI><A HREF="http://www.allmusicstores.com/index.html">santana cd's</A></LI> <LI><A HREF="http://www.allmusicstores.com/index.html">santana cds online</A></LI> </UL> <P>Look no further. You'll find it at <A HREF="http://www.allmusicstores.com/index.html">All Music Stores!</A> <P>Long before anyone heard of the concept, "World Music," Carlos Santana was playing it. At a time when the world of traditional, guitar-based rock 'n roll was emerging from the "British Invasion" and reaching new levels of popularity in the English and U.S. markets, Santana infused it with a fresh energy and profound emotional depth that stirred the hearts and souls of millions of new fans around the entire globe. Skillfully blending elements of 12-bar blues, fiery rock riffs and sensuous Afro-Cuban rhythms, and featuring his passionate, unforgettable guitar style, Carlos Santana created a unique, magical sound. It is a sound that remains—like the long, sustained notes that mark his distinctive guitar solos—as powerful, as moving and as meaningful as ever, 30 years after Carlos first shared it with the world. And, it is a sound that earned Carlos many awards, including his 1998 induction (along with the Santana Band) into the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame.</P> <P>And, rather than resting on his laurels, Carlos has jumped into 1999 with renewed excitement. He has reunited with Clive Davis at Arista Records and has a new, cutting-edge album in the works. Entitled "Supernatural," the album's scheduled release date is June 16, 1999, and it features the performing and production talents of some of the hottest names on today's music scene.</P> <P></P> <P>Carlos Santana's story begins in the village of Autlan, Mexico, where, at age five, Carlos was introduced to "traditional music" by his father, Jose. An accomplished mariachi violinist and experienced musician, he taught Carlos the basics of music theory and gave him an understanding of the value of a note. Although Carlos' excitement for music would be sparked by this first experience, he quickly discovered the limits of its traditional form and wanted more. Carlos wanted to play what he heard on the radio: rock 'n roll.</P> <P></P> <P>The family moved to the boom town of Tijuana in 1955. Eight-year-old Carlos picked up the guitar, studying and emulating the sounds of B.B. King, T-Bone Walker and John Lee Hooker. Soon he was playing with local bands like the "T.J.'s," where he added his own unique touch and feel to the popular songs of 50's rock 'n roll. As he continued to play with different bands along the busy "Tijuana Strip," he started to perfect his style and sound.</P> <P></P> <P>In 1960, Carlos' family moved to San Francisco while he stayed in Tijuana to hone his musical skills in local clubs. When he moved north a year later, he found himself enrolled in school, learning English, and wanting to play music. At the same time, Carlos was immersed in the colorful atmosphere of San Francisco, with its diverse cultural influences and musical styles. It was as if destiny had brought Carlos to the right place at the right time for emerging street bands. Over the next five years, he continued to evolve his own unique musical style—a style that would become the template for a whole new musical genre.</P> <P></P> <P>In 1966, that music exploded on the streets of San Francisco with the debut performance of the Santana Blues Band. For the next two years, the group was caught up in a wave of popularity that took them from the stage of San Francisco's Fillmore West to their historic appearance at the Woodstock Festival in 1969. With that electrifying performance, Carlos Santana had arrived; and with him came both a powerful new Latin-flavored rock sound and an uncompromising dedication to his music.</P> <P></P> <P>The world embraced Carlos with a passion. They were captivated by his music—always changing, always exploring, always growing—yet always consistently and clearly Carlos. Every new release—including eight gold and seven platinum albums—became a reflection of Carlos' personal growth and evolution. Fans also loved his messages—the gentle urgings toward peace, compassion, joy and understanding—that have been consistently delivered in a personal, heartfelt manner at performances in more than 50 countries. And, they loved his guitar playing which today remains among the most distinctive in all the world.</P> <P></P> <P>From the Santana Band's double-platinum debut album, "SANTANA," and the quadruple-platinum follow-up, "ABRAXAS," to the comprehensive boxed-set retrospective, "DANCE OF THE RAINBOW SERPENT" released in 1995… from Carlos' successful jazz-influenced solo projects to the moving and highly-personal "BLUES FOR SALVADOR" to his featured performance on John Lee Hooker's album, "CHILL OUT"… from the G&G release of the "BROTHERS" album (which featured songs and performances by Carlos, his brother Jorge and their nephew, Carlos Hernandez), to the 1996 release of "MYSTIC MAN" by Italian composer Paolo Rustichelli… from the 1988 video retrospective, "VIVA SANTANA!", to the band's 1993 South American concert video, "SACRED FIRE", to the 1997 release of "A HISTORY OF SANTANA: THE RIVER OF COLOR AND SOUND" CD-ROM and "SANTANA: LIVE AT THE FILLMORE", a double CD that features tracks recorded at the group's 1968 performances at the legendary San Francisco club… it is clear that Carlos has displayed an uncompromising passion for his musical expression.</P> <P></P> <P>This passion also has allowed him to venture into new musical and geographic territory, including scoring the feature film, La Bamba, embarking on a 1988 tour with jazz saxophonist Wayne Shorter, and participating in the 1987 "Rock n' Roll Summit," the first-ever joint U.S.-Soviet rock concert in history. And, it has been brought to bear to the benefit of numerous worthy causes, such as "Blues for Salvador," San Francisco Earthquake relief, Tijuana orphans, the rights of Indigenous Peoples, and education for Latin youth in association with the Hispanic Media & Education Group (HEMG).</P> <P></P> <P>Carlos has been voted the best pop-rock guitarist several times in the Playboy Magazine's annual readers' poll and, in 1977, the Santana Band was the first to earn the CBS Records Crystal Globe Award for selling 5 million albums or more internationally. He received a Grammy for Best Rock Instrumental Performance in 1988 and was the subject of a special tribute concert by N.A.R.A.S. during the Grammy Awards celebration in 1996, in conjunction with his induction into the Hollywood Rock Walk. He has received ten Bammies (including six Best Guitarist and three Musician of the Year awards) and, in 1997, was among the inaugural group, along with the late Bill Graham and Jerry Garcia, elected to the Bammy Hall of Fame. In 1996, Carlos received the Billboard Century Award, Billboard Magazine's highest honor for creative achievement, and he was named the Latino Music Legend of the Year by the Chicano Music Awards in 1997.</P> <P></P> <P>In addition to his musical awards, Carlos has received numerous civic and humanitarian commendations as well, including the 1997 Arthur M. Sohcot Award for Public Service and Excellence in Performance, the 1997 Golden Eagle Legend in Music Award from Nosotros, and a "Special Achievement Award" at the 1999 American Latino Media Arts (ALMA) Awards ceremony among others. And, on August 17, 1998, Carlos received the ultimate in entertainment awards when he received his "star" on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.</P> <P></P> <P>Today, with over 40 million albums sold and performances before well over 20 million people, Rock 'n Roll Hall of Famer Carlos Santana has become a global icon. Through his annual tours—including a 1999 tour in support of his new album on Arista Records—he continues to deliver his special kind of music to fans all around the world. It is music that defies all geographic and cultural boundaries, music that transcends language barriers, music that touches each listener directly in the heart and stirs the soul. For Carlos Santana, it is a constant celebration of the human spirit and universal brotherhood shared by all.</P> <P></P> <P>30 years – Still in session</P> <P>"Live up to your convictions.</P> <P>You walk in grace or you walk in fear.</P> <P>You can't have it both ways. "</P> <P>Awards and Commendations:</P> <P></P> <P></P> <P>RECORDING AWARDS</P> <P></P> <P></P> <P>R.I.A.A. Double Platinum Album for SANTANA - 1969</P> <P></P> <P>R.I.A.A. Quadruple Platinum Album for ABRAXAS - 1969</P> <P></P> <P>R.I.A.A. Double Platinum Album for SANTANA III - 1971</P> <P></P> <P>R.I.A.A. Platinum Award for CARAVANSERAI - 1972</P> <P></P> <P>R.I.A.A. Platinum Award for CARLOS SANTANA & BUDDY MILES LIVE - 1972</P> <P></P> <P>R.I.A.A. Gold Album for LOVE, DEVOTION and SURRENDER with John McLaughlin - 1973</P> <P></P> <P>R.I.A.A. Gold Album for WELCOME - 1973</P> <P></P> <P>R.I.A.A. Double Platinum Album for SANTANA'S GREATEST HITS - 1974</P> <P></P> <P>R.I.A.A. Gold Album for BORBOLETTA - 1974</P> <P></P> <P>R.I.A.A. Gold Album for AMIGOS - 1976</P> <P></P> <P>R.I.A.A. Gold Album for FESTIVAL - 1976</P> <P></P> <P>R.I.A.A. Gold Album for INNER SECRETS - 1978</P> <P></P> <P>R.I.A.A. Gold Album for MARATHON - 1979</P> <P></P> <P>R.I.A.A. Gold Album for ZEBOP! - 1981</P> <P></P> <P>R.I.A.A. Gold Certificate for VIVA SANTANA Video - 1988</P> <P></P> <P>R.I.A.A. Gold Certificate for SACRED FIRE LIVE - 1997</P> <P></P> <P>R.I.A.A. Gold Album for VIVA SANTANA - 1997</P> <P></P> <P>R.I.A.A. Double Platinum Album for MOONFLOWER - 1997</P> <P></P> <P>R.I.A.A. Gold Album for SUPERNATURAL - 1999</P> <P></P> <P>R.I.A.A. Platinum Album for SUPERNATURAL - 1999</P> <P></P> <P>R.I.A.A. Multi-Platinum Album for SUPERNATURAL - 1999</P> <P></P> <P>R.I.A.A. Gold Certificate for SMOOTH single on SUPERNATURAL - 1999</P> <P></P> <P>R.I.A.A. Gold Certificate for BEST OF SANTANA - 1999</P> <P></P> <P>R.I.A.A. Platinum Album for Zebop - 1999</P> <P></P> <P></P> <P></P> <P>MUSIC-RELATED AWARDS</P> <P></P> <P></P> <P>Latin Rock Band of the Year by the Latin New York Music Awards - 1975</P> <P></P> <P>Bammy Award for Best Guitarist - 1976, 1977, 1980, 1981, 1994, 1995</P> <P></P> <P>Bammy Award for Best Album, MOONFLOWER - 1977</P> <P></P> <P>Bammy Award for Musician of the Year - 1978, 1988,1993</P> <P></P> <P>Number 1 Pop/Rock Guitarist by Playboy's Reader Music Poll - 1983, 1984, 1995</P> <P></P> <P>Chrystal Globe Award issued by CBS for International sales of over 5,000,000. March 1977</P> <P></P> <P>Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance, BLUES FOR SALVADOR - 1988</P> <P></P> <P>Rock Walk Induction, Guitar Center, Hollywood, CA - 1996</P> <P></P> <P>San Francisco chapter of NARAS awards Carlos the MVP award - 1991</P> <P></P> <P>Billboard Century Award - 1996</P> <P></P> <P>Arthur M. Sohcot Award for Public Service and Excellence in Performance - 1997</P> <P></P> <P>Bay Area Music Awards Walk of Fame Inductee - 1997</P> <P></P> <P>Nosotros' Golden Eagle Legend in Music Award - 1997</P> <P></P> <P>Chicano Lifetime Achievment Award - 1997</P> <P></P> <P>Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction - 1998</P> <P></P> <P>Special Achievement ALMA Award - 1999</P> <P></P> <P></P> <P></P> <P></P> <P>GENERAL AWARDS</P> <P></P> <P></P> <P>Outstanding Leadership Award by National Hispanic Heritage Week - 1986</P> <P></P> <P>Commendation for Achievement & Support in California from Governor George Deukmejian - 1986</P> <P></P> <P>San Francisco declares June 6, 1987 SANTANA DAY in recognition of SANTANA'S worthy public services.</P> <P></P> <P>Consulate General of Mexico in San Francisco awards a plaque for SANTANA'S contribution of 20 years of music and fusion of Hispanic roots - 1987</P> <P></P> <P>Certificate of Honor from the Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco for appreciative public recognition of distinction and merit - 1987</P> <P></P> <P>Comite Mexicano Civico Patriotico of San Francisco Commendation for spreading the culture and tradition of Mexico to all continents - 1987</P> <P></P> <P>California State Latino Legislative Caucus Resolution recognizing Carlos's outstanding contribution to the arts and his true commitment to the Latino community - 1991</P> <P></P> <P>Outstanding Philanthropist Award presented by the Golden Gate Chapter of the National Society of Fund Raising Executives - 1994</P> <P></P> <P>Medallion of Excellence Award for community service presented by the Hispanic Congressional Caucus - 1999</P> <P></P> <P></P> <P>Join the Santana Family!</P> <P>We are a worldwide family of friends and supporters who share many common interests, not just Carlos and the Band. Many of us have been together for years, but whether a seasoned fan or simply a casual browser, we're all here because of our love for the music and the message of Carlos Santana. We welcome you with an open heart and hope you will accept our invitation to join us!</P> <P></P> <P>Santana Band</P> <P>Title Release Date Formats</P> <P>Supernatural June 1999 CD</P> <P>Abraxas (1998 reissue) Mar 1998 CD</P> <P>Best of Santana Mar 1998 CD</P> <P>Santana III (1998 reissue) Mar 1998 CD</P> <P>Santana (1998 reissue) Mar 1998 CD</P> <P>Live at The Fillmore 1968 Jan 1997 CD Cassette</P> <P>Dance of the Rainbow Serpent Jan 1995 LP CD Cassette</P> <P>Sacred Fire Nov 1993 CD Cassette Video Laser</P> <P>Milagro Apr 1992 CD Cassette</P> <P>Viva Santana! Oct 1988</P> <P>Freedom Feb 1987 LP CD</P> <P>Beyond Appearances Feb 1985 LP CD</P> <P>Shango Aug 1982 LP CD</P> <P>Zebop Mar 1981 LP CD</P> <P>Marathon Sep 1979 LP CD Japanese</P> <P>Inner Secrets Oct 1978 LP CD Japanese</P> <P>Moonflower Sep 1977 LP CD Japanese</P> <P>Festival Dec 1976 LP CD Japanese</P> <P>Amigos Mar 1976 LP CD Japanese</P> <P>Lotus Dec 1975 LP CD Japanese</P> <P>Greatest Hits Aug 1974 LP CD Japanese</P> <P>Borboletta Oct 1974 CD Japanese LP</P> <P>Welcome Nov 1973 LP Japanese</P> <P>Caravanserai Nov 1972 LP CD Japanese</P> <P>Santana III Oct 1971 LP CD Japanese</P> <P>Abraxas Oct 1970 LP CD Japanese</P> <P>Santana Oct 1969 LP CD Japanese</P> <P></P> <P></P> <P>Carlos Santana Solo Projects</P> <P>Title Release Date Formats</P> <P>Spirits Dancing in the Flesh June 1990 LP CD</P> <P>Blues for Salvador Oct 1987 LP CD</P> <P>Havana Moon Apr 1983 LP CD</P> <P>Swing of Delight Feb 1980 LP CD</P> <P>Oneness, Silver Dreams - Golden Reality Feb 1979 LP</P> <P>Illuminations July 1974 LP</P> <P>Love, Devotion, Surrender July 1973 CD LP</P> <P>Live Carlos Santana and Buddy Miles Aug 1972 LP CD</P> <P></P> <P></P> <P>Carlos With Various Artists</P> <P>Title Release Date Formats</P> <P>Pioneers of the New Age 1988 LP</P> <P>California Jam II 1978 LP</P> <P>The Guitars That Destroyed the World 1973 LP</P> <P>Fillmore: The Last Days 1972 LP</P> <P>Woodstock 1970 LP</P> <P>The Live Adventures of Mike Bloomfield and Al Kooper 1968 LP</P> <P></P> <P></P> <P>Carlos Guest Appearances</P> <P>Title Release Date Formats</P> <P>Miseducation of Lauryn Hill 1998 CD</P> <P>Cuando Tu No Estas Aug 1997 CD Video</P> <P>Crossroads 2 (live in the seventies) Jan 1996 CD</P> <P>Mystic Man 1996 CD</P> <P>Fifa 1996 CD Cassette</P> <P>Everybody's Gettin' Some 1995 CD</P> <P>Paths to Greatness 1992 CD</P> <P>Amen 1991 CD</P> <P>Real Life Story 1989 LP</P> <P>Real Live 1988 LP</P> <P>Behind the Sun 1988 LP</P> <P>This Is This 1986 LP</P> <P>Dance to the Beat of My Drum 1986 LP</P> <P>Who's Zoomin' Who? 1985 LP</P> <P>Gregg Rollie 1985 LP</P> <P>One Man Mission 1984 LP</P> <P>Escenas de Amor Jan 1982 LP</P> <P>I'll Never Stop Loving You Jan 1982 LP</P> <P>Let Me Know You Jan 1982 LP</P> <P>Looking Out Jan 1982 LP</P> <P>Monster Jan 1980 LP</P> <P>Middle Man Jan 1980 LP</P> <P>Awakening Jan 1979 LP</P> <P>Giants Jan 1978 LP</P> <P>Electric Guitarist Jan 1978 LP</P> <P>Tropico Jan 1978 LP</P> <P>Garden of Love Light Jan 1976 LP</P> <P>Stories to Tell Jan 1974 LP</P> <P>Bark 1971 LP</P> <P>Papa John Creach 1971 LP</P> <P>For Those Who Chant 1971 LP</P> <P></P> <P></P> <P>Guts & Grace</P> <P>Title Release Date Formats</P> <P>Mystic Man Jan 1996 CD</P> <P>Brothers Sep 1994 CD</P> <P>Live Forever Oct 1993 CD</P> <P></P> <P></P> <P>Video</P> <P>Title Release Date Formats</P> <P>Sesion Latina 1998 Video</P> <P>Lightdance Jan 1995 Video Laser</P> <P>Influences 1995 Video</P> <P>Adventures In Rhythm From Afro-Cuban to Rock 1995 Video</P> <P>Sacred Fire Nov 1993 CD Cassette Video Laser</P> <P>Viva Santana! 1988 Video</P> <P>Soul To Soul 1971 Video</P> <P>Woodstock II Jan 1970 Video</P> <P></P> <P></P> <P>Laser Disc</P> <P>Title Release Date Formats</P> <P>Lightdance Jan 1995 Video Laser</P> <P>Sacred Fire Nov 1993 CD Cassette Video Laser</P> <P></P> <P></P> <P></P> <P></P> <P></P> <P></P> <P>At <A HREF="http://www.allmusicstores.com/index.html">All Music Stores</A>, you'll discover an easy to use, information packed web site. <A HREF="http://www.allmusicstores.com/index.html">Click here to learn more about Santana.</A></P> </TD> </TR> </TABLE> <P><IMG SRC="blueline.jpg" ALT="santana cds online, santana cd's, santana, Santana" WIDTH=640 HEIGHT=20></P> </CENTER> </td></tr></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tr><td> <p align="center">  </td></tr></table></BODY> </frameset> </HTML>