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July 20, 2022

Happy 75th Birthday to Carlos Santana — Still on the Mend After a Medical Scare

Today, July 20, guitar wizard/legend Carlos Santana celebrates his 75th birthday. Over the years, Santana has maintained a steady presence as both a recording and touring musician — and even...

July 11, 2022

Carlos Santana Postpones Dates of ‘Miraculous Supernatural’ Tour After Medical Scare

A July 5 onstage collapse by Carlos Santana prompted an emergency hospital stay for the legendary guitarist, currently out on the road with his band on the Miraculous Supernatural tour...

July 6, 2022

Carlos Santana “Resting and Doing Very Well” After Onstage Collapse: “Forgot to Eat and Drink Water”

Guitar icon Carlos Santana collapsed on stage Tuesday night onstage in Clarkston, Michigan, where he was playing with his band as part of the ongoing Miraculous Supernatural tour alongside Earth,...

April 18, 2022

Carlos Santana Shares “Yo Estaré” ft. Ally Brooke — Featured on Vinyl Edition of ‘Blessings and Miracles’

“Yo Estaré” is a sweeping new song from Carlos Santana and special guest vocalist Ally Brooke. Shared to digital streaming platforms on Friday, the song is also featured on the...

December 1, 2021

Carlos Santana Cancels December House of Blues Residency After Heart Procedure, Shares Video Message

Legendary guitarist Carlos Santana announced on Wednesday that he has cancelled his December slate of his Las Vegas residency, An Intimate Evening with Santana: Greatest Hits Live, after undergoing an...

August 4, 2021

Carlos Santana Signs with BMG for New Album, ‘Blessings and Miracles’ — Lead Single Due Soon

Legendary guitarist Carlos Santana has a new global recordings deal with BMG, it was announced on Wednesday. His first release under the new deal will be Blessings and Miracles, his...

June 14, 2021

Carlos Santana Returns to the Stage This Fall with ‘Blessings and Miracles’ Tour

After taking roughly a year off due to the pandemic and all of its subsequent interruptions to touring life, Carlos Santana and his band will hit the road once again...

April 26, 2021

Carlos Santana: New Las Vegas 2021 Dates; ‘Miraculous Supernatural’ Tour with Earth, Wind & Fire Pushed to 2022

Last spring, Carlos Santana was forced to cancel his then-upcoming performances in Las Vegas as part of the guitar icon‘s An Intimate Evening with Santana: Greatest Hits Live residency, but...

May 29, 2020

Cindy Blackman Santana + Carlos Santana Transform John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ to Raise Money for COVID-19 Relief (Listen)

On Friday, Cindy Blackman Santana and her husband, guitarist extraordinaire Carlos Santana, premiered a lively new cover of “Imagine,” the global peace anthem first made famous by John Lennon. Their...

May 15, 2020

Rest in Peace Jorge Santana, Younger Brother of Carlos Santana: 1951 – 2020

Jorge Santana, younger brother of Carlos Santana and a gifted guitarist who toured occasionally with the Santana band, has died at the age of 68, it was reported on Friday....

April 16, 2020

Carlos Santana Cancels May Gigs at Las Vegas House of Blues Due to COVID-19

Carlos Santana was supposed to play a series of concerts in Las Vegas as part of his ongoing residency at the House of Blues this May, but on Thursday the...

March 10, 2020

Carlos Santana Scraps European Tour Dates Due to Public Health Concerns Regarding Coronavirus

In late October, Carlos Santana announced a big 2020 tour that would be taking him to various locations in Europe — but now, in light of rising concerns over the...

February 3, 2020

Carlos Santana Extends Las Vegas House of Blues Residency with Additional 2020 Dates

Carlos Santana and his Las Vegas residency have a great thing going — and the guitar icon announced additional shows for 2020 on Monday, pushing the residency through much of...

October 28, 2019

Carlos Santana: 2020 ‘Miraculous’ World Tour Announced, Celebrating 20th Anniversary of ‘Supernatural,’ 50th Anniversary of ‘Abraxas’ and More

Legendary guitarist Carlos Santana announced a big tour for 2020, which he’s calling the Miraculous Tour. It will span a little less than a month and hit various cities in...

August 9, 2018

Backyard Tennis Duel with Carlos Santana in Marin County, 1979

Those of an age likely have one enduring Carlos Santana visual indelibly stamped on their eyeballs. It is an image of the guitarist standing onstage at the Woodstock Music &...

August 10, 2017

The ‘Power of Peace’ with Carlos Santana, Cindy Blackman Santana and the Isley Brothers: The Interview

Given the tumult churning around in our nation, Power Of Peace, the new collaborative project between Carlos Santana and The Isley Brothers (Ronald and Ernie) offers the perfect musical salvo in reaction to seemingly insurmountable...

March 8, 2016

Carlos Santana – The Interview

Alchemy. It’s that magic, intangible ingredient that determines the creative heights one can achieve in a collaborative process. Over the course of three landmark albums, Santana, Abraxas and Santana III,...

March 11, 2020

Carlos and Cindy Santana on the Power of ‘Playing from Your Heart’ (Q&A)

“It’s about playing from your heart,” Carlos Santana says about why he believes his music, and remarkable guitar playing, has stood the test of time. “It’s about being gut-bucket honest....

June 20, 2022

PHOTOS: Santana and Earth, Wind & Fire Bring ‘Miraculous Supernatural’ Tour to Banc of California Stadium in LA

Prior to a pandemic-forced postponement, Santana and Earth, Wind & Fire were bound for the road on a massive tour promising classic hits, memorable moments and many of the feel-good...

October 14, 2021

Out Now: Santana’s ‘Blessings and Miracles,’ a Star-Heavy Sequel of Sorts to 1999’s ‘Supernatural’

Out now is Blessings and Miracles, the awaited new album from legendary guitarist Carlos Santana — another star-studded album featuring a number of collaborators, similar to the massive global success that was 1999’s Supernatural....

October 11, 2021

New Santana: Stream “Joy” with Chris Stapleton; New Album ‘Blessings and Miracles’ Out 10/15

This coming Friday, Oct. 15 marks the release date of Blessings and Miracles, the awaited new album from legendary guitarist Carlos Santana — another star-studded album featuring a number of...

October 7, 2021

Watch a New Video for “Move,” from Santana ft. Rob Thomas and American Authors (New Album Out 10/15)

Back in August, Carlos Santana shared a new single, “Move,” another collaboration with Matchbox Twenty vocalist Rob Thomas. You may recall the two linked up back in 1999 for “Smooth,”...

September 21, 2021

Hear Santana and Steve Winwood Cover Procol Harum’s “Whiter Shade of Pale,” ‘Blessings & Miracles’ LP Out 10/15

Another preview of Blessings and Miracles, the anticipated new studio album from Carlos Santana, is here — and it finds the legendary guitarist teaming up with a fellow music icon,...

August 18, 2021

Hear Two New Santana Songs, Including the Feel-Good “Move” — ft. Rob Thomas, a Sequel to “Smooth”

If it worked once, why not try again? That’s part of the mindset behind “Move,” a new single from Santana featuring Rob Thomas that brings the two together in a...

August 11, 2021

Santana Teaming with Rob Thomas Again(!) for New Single, “Move,” Coming 8/18

Released back in June of 1999, “Smooth” was a single from legendary guitarist  Carlos Santana and Rob Thomas, vocalist of Matchbox Twenty. After ruling the charts at No. 1, winning...

June 12, 2020

Santana and Earth, Wind & Fire Announce Rescheduled ‘Miraculous Supernatural Tour’ Dates for 2021

This summer was to see a magical tour package of Santana and Earth, Wind & Fire, but the two legendary acts had to postpone the outing due to complications put...

February 25, 2020

Santana + Earth, Wind & Fire Announce ‘Miraculous Supernatural’ 2020 Tour

Hope you’re ready for a good time this summer, because Santana + Earth, Wind & Fire are heading out on the road together. Announced on Tuesday, the Miraculous Supernatural tour...

June 19, 2019

Watch Santana Bring His New Album ‘Africa Speaks’ to ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ with Some Performances

On Tuesday night, Carlos Santana, his backing band and Spanish singer Buika brought the sounds of the new Santana album, Africa Speaks, to Jimmy Kimmel Live‘s Hollywood stage for some...

June 7, 2019

Out Now: Stream/Buy Santana’s Worldly New Album ‘Africa Speaks’

Today, June 7, Santana returned with a new album — but Africa Speaks isn’t just another album of classic guitar sounds and pulsating Latin beats from Carlos and his band....

April 19, 2019

More New Santana: Watch the New Video for ‘Breaking Down the Door,’ Featuring Buika

Earlier this week, Santana revealed more details regarding his new album, Africa Speaks, which was produced by Rick Rubin and has a scheduled release date of June 7. And on...

April 18, 2019

Santana Details New Rick Rubin-Produced Album, ‘Africa Speaks,’ Out June 7

Last month, Santana‘s new album Africa Speaks was previewed with an eclectic track titled “Los Invisibles,” a collaboration between Carlos, his band and Spanish vocalist Buika. The song is our...

March 18, 2019

Hear Santana’s New Song ‘Los Invisibles,’ from Upcoming Rick Rubin-Produced Album ‘Africa Speaks!’

On Monday, Santana premiered a brand new song titled “Los Invisibles,” a jammy, groove-laden new track featuring Spanish singer Buika. The song is a preview of the iconic guitarist‘s upcoming...

February 8, 2017

Santana Announces 'Transmogrify' Tour Dates for the Summer as Part of Busy 2017

Revered guitarist Carlos Santana has a jam-packed schedule these days, and it just got busier. On Wednesday, it was announced that Santana will head out on the road with his...

January 9, 2022

Rest in Peace, Michael Lang: Woodstock Co-Founder Dies at 77 of Lymphoma

Michael Lang, one of the figureheads behind the historic 1969 Woodstock Festival, died on Saturday night at the age of 77, it was reported by Rolling Stone. Lang passed away...

October 6, 2021

‘Fillmore East: The Venue That Changed Rock Music Forever’ Book Available Now from Journalist/Photographer Frank Mastropolo

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the closing of Fillmore East, promoter Bill Graham’s rock mecca in New York’s East Village. An all-star show on June 27, 1971 headlined...

April 16, 2021

Top 11 Instrumental Rock Songs

And now, our latest Top 11 entry from Frank Mastropolo chronicles some of the best instrumental rock songs ever laid to tape …  “I remember walking into a department store...

March 11, 2021

Paul Stanley: On His New Album with Soul Station and the ‘Perfect Imperfection’ of Soul/R&B (The Interview)

Paul Stanley gets “souled out” with his spectacular 15-piece band Soul Station on their debut album Now and Then, which is out on March 19. While it may come as...

January 15, 2021

Paul Stanley’s Soul Station Releasing ‘Now and Then’ Album 3/19, Covering Soul & Motown Classics

Separate from his decades of iconic rock and roll madness with KISS, Paul Stanley has maintained a strong affinity for soul — and on March 19, his side project Soul...

December 22, 2020

A Look Back at Musicians/Entertainers Who Died in 2020

The year is drawing to a close. As we all look ahead to 2021 (and hopefully a return to our “normal” way of life that the COVID-19 pandemic made impossible...

October 1, 2020

‘Guitar.com Live’ Three-Day Virtual Guitar Festival Coming This Weekend 10/2-10/4

Some of the world’s most accomplished and renowned guitarists will come together — virtually, of course — for Guitar.com Live, a three-day global virtual event scheduled for this weekend, Oct....

June 9, 2020

Jesse Colin Young and Steve Miller Record ‘Get Together’ for SongAid, Benefiting WhyHunger (Listen)

“Get Together” remains an enduring classic of the modern era. Originally written by singer/songwriter Chet Powers, the Youngbloods’ 1967 cover of the song became a big hit two years later,...

March 12, 2020

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Postpones 2020 Induction Ceremony Due to Coronavirus

Add the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to the ever-growing list of things being canceled or postponed due to concerns about the coronavirus, as on Thursday it was announced...

March 12, 2020

Live Nation Pauses All Domestic/International Tours, Broadway Shuts Down Because of Coronavirus

Things have escalated so quickly this week in response to growing global concern over coronavirus that Live Nation Entertainment has decided to pause all tours for the time being —...

March 12, 2020

The Who Issue Statement After Postponing UK/Ireland Tour Due to Coronavirus

Another major tour was derailed due to concern over the coronavirus, as on Thursday morning the Who announced that the upcoming UK/Ireland tour was being halted under an abundance of...

March 12, 2020

Coronavirus: Tom Hanks + Rita Wilson Test Positive; Celine Dion Postpones Shows Over Common Cold

The world is on heightened alert regarding the coronavirus, with anxiety hitting a high mark this week as President Trump addressed the nation on Wednesday evening. That same evening, actor...

August 5, 2019

Stories of Woodstock 1969 from Musicians and People Who Were There

2019 marks the 50th anniversary of Woodstock, The three-day event dubbed “An Aquarian Exposition: 3 Days of Peace & Music,” which saw hundreds of thousands of music fans converge on...

April 10, 2019

Prince at the Turn of the Millennium: Three New Archival Releases Add to the Mystery of His Late Career

“Prince had this conversation with Mo Ostin, the head of Warner Brothers Records, on the phone,” Michael Bland, who was a member of Prince’s New Power Generation, and who has...

July 12, 2018

Behind the Curtain: Vinnie Vincent

Vinnie Vincent is a superhero. Well, in a way. He is part of a great and rare fraternity called the Secret Society of Six-String Supermen or S.S.S.S.S [imagine the sound...

February 21, 2017

Rest in Peace, Jazz Fusion Guitar Legend Larry Coryell (1943-2017)

Sad news to pass along, as iconic and influential jazz fusion guitarist Larry Coryell has died at the age of 73. Coryell, who played alongside and worked with Sonny Rollins,...

July 17, 2012

Jesse Ventura Interview: "The Whole Thing is a Fraud" (And He Doesn’t Mean Wrestling)

In his new book DemoCRIPS and ReBLOODlicans, Jesse Ventura argues in favor of abolishing all political parties within what he calls a corrupt two-party system. From my perspective, I can’t advocate...

September 21, 2021

Demi Adejuyigbe is Back with Another (And Final) Joyous Sept. 21 Celebration of Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September”

Every Sept. 21, at least over the last handful of years, comedy writer/entertainer Demi Adejuyigbe (The Good Place) shares a video. This video has everything to do with Adejuyigbe’s appealing...

March 12, 2020

March 2020 Issue

Click below to enjoy our new March 2020 features: Robbie Robertson: ‘Sinematic,’ ‘Once Were Brothers’ and Friendship with Martin Scorsese (The Interview) John Lodge Q&A: The Moody Blues, Rock Cruises...

March 20, 2019

Woodstock 50 Reveals Loaded Lineup for Three-Day Anniversary Festival in August

Woodstock 50, a 50th anniversary mega-concert event set for Watkins Glen — near the original site of the 1969 Woodstock concert event in Bethel, New York — revealed its lineup...