As we continue to navigate through these unprecedented times, we focus on health, hope and love and with that; taking things day by day. We have made the decision to cancel the fall Santana performance dates at House Of Blues Las Vegas so that we can all remain healthy and safe. Refunds will be issued from original point of purchase. Carlos and the Band are looking forward to sharing their music with you soon.

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The album was produced during a day recording session by Rick Rubin at Rubin's Shangri-La recording studio in Malibu , during which they recorded 49 songs. The first single from the album, "Breaking Down the Door", was released on April 19, The album debuted at number three on the US Billboard Africa Speaks is inspired by music from the continent of Africa, and has been called a "unique fusion of rock, Latin and jazz". The album features vocals from Spanish singer Buika. In January , Carlos Santana spoke with Rolling Stone about his new music, explaining how he said to Rubin, "'I know you've worked with everybody like Johnny Cash and the Chili Peppers and Metallica,' And he goes, 'Well, what are you interested in doing? We record 49 songs in 10 days. He was very gracious, because it was like a hurricane to record six, seven songs in a day. Rick said, 'With Clive Davis, you had a bunch of guest stars and singers.
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Its sound featured his melodic, blues-based lines set against Latin and African rhythms played on percussion instruments not generally heard in rock, such as timbales and congas. He experienced a resurgence of popularity and critical acclaim in the late s. In , Rolling Stone magazine listed him at No. He learned to play the violin at age five and the guitar at age eight, under the tutelage of his father, who was a mariachi musician. His younger brother, Jorge , also became a professional guitarist. Santana was heavily influenced by Ritchie Valens at a time when there were very few Mexicans in American rock and pop music.
Scroll down to watch the video. Africa Speaks Track Listing 1. Africa Speaks 2. Batonga 3.