Santana by Santana
Sound of Santana
And finally, one of the greatest changes occurred with the other player that Carabello brought in: Jose “Chepito” Areas, an accomplished timbalero and conguero who was well-known in his native Nicaragua. With the addition of Areas, the band’s percussion went from a minor rhythmic enhancement to a major sonic drive. The fiery Chepito (stories of his volatile temperament are legendary) kicked the band into high gear, and set the stage for a whole new sound. Check out the new video for this guitar and percussion-driven song by the leading Santana Tribute and Latin-rock band.
Latin-Rock Video
One month later, the album as released. And, in March of the following year, the film, Woodstock, was released — including Santana’s impassioned performance of “Soul Sacrifice.” Eventually, the album sold more than 4 million copies, and made Rolling Stone’s 2003 list of “the five hundred greatest albums of all time.” Check out the new video for this guitar and percussion-driven song by the leading Santana Tribute and Latin-rock band.
Latin-Rock Video
Santana by Santana Song List
Waiting — an instrumental track built mostly around a Rolie organ jam, with a conga solo by Carabello, and lifted in the coda by Santana’s rising guitar riffs. A perfect example of the improvisational skill of both Rolie and Santana, whose “jams” become melodies. In G minor.
Evil Ways — written by Willie Bob guitarist Sonny Henry, and recorded by Bobo the year before. Bill Graham suggested the cut, and it become the biggest hit (and still most-often played track) on the album. In G minor.
Shades of Time — classic rock track, sung by Rolie and harmonized by Carlos. Includes a beautiful, raw melodic solo by Carlos with some trademark Latin-tinged blues riffs. In G minor. What he uses currently, as well as the history of the amps, guitars, effects, and more that he has been using throughout his career.
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Jingo — based on a jam created by Nigerian artist Babatunde Olatunji, Jingo is a mesmerizing chant piece, broken up by simple guitar hooks, swelling organ chords, and a conga solo. In B minor.
Persuasion — fairly straight ahead blues-rock song, with vocals growled out by Rolie. Although it features an interesting little instrumental interlude, it never achieved the status of Evil Ways. In F minor.
Treat — The only song on the album with Rolie on piano, it starts slow and mellow, crescendos into the guitar solo, then slides back down into a piano/guitar conversational improvisation. In G minor.
You Just Don’t Care — Somewhat pedestrian blues jam, with Rolie’s raspy vocals thrown in. Some nice solos in this song, which still don’t raise it to the level of Waiting or Jingo. In E minor. Most accurate renditions of Santana songs anywhere. Hear their versions of Black Magic Woman, Europa, Smooth, more.
Santana Tribute Band
