We're celebrating the 75th birthday of singer, songwriter, and guitar master Carlos Santana today, July 20, with an audio block party featuring his biggest hits and more from artists you're sure to love!
Keep it 'Smooth' with our special Santana Radio station -- curated for fans, by fans -- and lots more now streaming on Audacy!
Press play now and dive into Audacy's station created just for you based on your love of Carlos Santana featuring the guitar legend's biggest songs, along with music from other artists we know you'll enjoy... including Derek and the Dominoes, Edgar Winter, Janis Joplin, Pink Floyd, The Allman Brothers Band, and many more!
Known for his perfect blending of rock, blues, pop, Latin and jazz fusion, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee (1998) Carlos Santana made his come up throughout the sixties, and was a major draw at the 1969 Woodstock festival. His group, Santana, released their self-titled debut that same year, which features their forever fan-favorite "Evil Ways." The momentum continued through the group's next two albums, 1970’s Abraxas and 1971’s Santana III, which boasted hits like "Black Magic Woman," "Oye Como Va" and "Everybody's Everything."
On 1999's Supernatural. Carlos worked with a number of contemporary artists and found himself back in the number 1 position with his Rob Thomas collaboration "Smooth," as well as his Wyclef Jean collab, "Maria Maria," while the album itself took home nine GRAMMYs that year, including Album of the Year.
It’s worth mentioning that since his 1969 debut, he’s dropped 26 albums, including his latest, 2021’s Blessings and Miracles, which also features collaborations with guests including Matchbox Twenty’s Rob Thomas again with an updated version of “Smooth,” as well as Diane Warren, Steve Winwood, and Metallica's Kirk Hammett.
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Celebrate the sounds of Santana today and everyday on Audacy's Santana Radio! The Audacy app can be downloaded through the Apple Store or Google Play.
While you're in the mood... browse and favorite even more of Audacy's all-new stations like The 60s, The 70s, 80s Guitar, Rock N’ Road, Freedom Rock, The Canyon, Arena Rock, Wake Up and Rock, and The Roots of Rock for those who crave the early days.
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