Santana has was an avenue named after him as well as a statue of a guitar in the city where he was born (born in Autlán de Navarro, Jalisco, México) to honour him. The family moved from there to Tijuana In La Calonia Libertad, the city on Mexico's border with California, and then San Francisco, USA. Carlos stayed in Tijuana but joined his family in San Francisco later and graduated from James Lick Middle School and Mission High School there.
Most of his musical career has been spent with Santana, the band he formed in San Francisco in 1967. His music underwent large changes in 1973 when he was introduced to the spiritual leader Sri Chinmoy, by fellow guitarist "Mahavishnu" John McLaughlin. After this he adopted the title "Devadip" which he still uses. In 1998 he formed the Milagro Foundation along with his wife Deborah, which supports disadvantaged children. Later Carlos and Deborah divorced, but the Milagro Foundation is still alive and well.
Other huge influences of Carlos Santana are both Miles Davis (with whom he maintained a big personal connection), and John Coltrane, who unfortunately passed away in 1967.
Toussaint L'Overture
Carlos Santana Lyrics
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Los cueros me llaman
El timbal
El timbal
Vamos morena a bailar mi montuno
Vamos morena a bailar mi montuno
The lyrics of Carlos Santana's song Toussaint L'Overture are a celebration of music and dance, particularly of Afro-Caribbean rhythms. The first two lines, "Los cueros me llaman" (the drums call me) and "El timbal" (the timbale drum), are a nod to the importance of percussion instruments in this style of music. The drums are central in creating an energetic and dynamic beat that drives the dancers, as well as the musicians themselves. The repetition of these lines reinforces their significance and creates a sense of urgency in the call to dance.
The next two lines, "Vamos morena a bailar mi montuno" (let's go, brown-skinned girl, dance my montuno), invite someone to join in the dance. The word "montuno" refers to a specific type of music and dance originating in Cuba, characterized by complex improvisation and syncopated rhythms. By using the word "morena" (brown-skinned), Santana highlights the African roots of this music and its strong connection to Afro-Caribbean culture. The song overall is a tribute to Toussaint L'Overture, a Haitian revolutionary who played a key role in freeing his country from French colonial rule. The use of Afro-Caribbean musical elements in the song reinforces the idea of liberation and empowerment associated with Toussaint's legacy.
Line by Line Meaning
Los cueros me llaman
The drums are calling me, beckoning me to play.
El timbal
The timbale drum that drives the rhythm of my music.
Vamos morena a bailar mi montuno
Come dance with me, my love, to the beat of my musical style called 'montuno'.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CARLOS SANTANA, GREGG ROLIE, JOSE AREAS, MICHAEL SHRIEVE, MICHAEL JOHN CARABELLO, MICHAEL RANDALL BROWN
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@JM-eq3sx
130 bpm
01. 0:00 - guitar intro
02. 0:34 - organ solo //// //// /** (last two *s are gtr rhythm signal followed by keys riff at 1:45)
03. 1:45 - key solo outro into guitar break; pre percussion solo
04. 2:09 - bass riff
05. 2:19 - percussion w/ repeated vocals
05a. Los cueros, me llaman //// //// ////
05b. El timbal, El timbal //// //// //// //// /
06. 3:30 - "showdown" riff > Carlos' solo Cm Bb Ab G ////
TRADING 4's
07. 4:02 - intro riff over Cm Bb Ab G 1x
08. 4:09 - Keys solo over chords 1x
09. 4:15 - Neil (wah) solo over chords 1x
TRADING 8's
10a. 4:23 - Carlos 1x
-->>Vocals come in on 2nd
10b. 4:30 - Carlos cont > "Vamos..." (unison bends)
11. 4:37 - Keys 2x
12. 4:51 - Neil 2x
FINALE
13. 5:05 - Carlos 4x
14. 5:34 - Reintro
15. 5:54 - out
@elpotus8460
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Actually Neil Schon was FIFTEEN, 15 years old.
Not only THAT, but Cream(with Clapton, Baker) wanted him in their band also.
He opted for Santana because of less drugs in that band than Cream.
What a talent.
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@priestpega
Haiti's greatest hero, Toussaint L'Overture, needs more recognition worldwide.
@tilesetter1953
You spelled his last name (surname) wrong!!! It's L'OUVERTURE.
@sabineflury7153
Read Black Spartacus by Sudhir Hazareesingh
@jean-guillaumelonjaret5741
@@tilesetter1953 Yes, it is Tossaint.
@tilesetter1953
@@jean-guillaumelonjaret5741 NO! Toussaint is right, L'OVERTURE is wrong!!!!!
@1steventolsen
No doubt a great hero. Then they ruin the island forever
@rubbersoul8067
Heaviest album recorded by Santana.This is World music recorded in 1971.Best Santana line up of musicians.
@nergalshagrath6667
Kris poonam true. This album deserves more than 30 million sales than supernatural because it's so unique album. Except that it deserves an award for the best album of the year and guitar solo of the year tracks like no depends on, everybody is everybody and finally best instrumental performance such as jungle strut and batuka. That's all to be successful
@garyadams9073
The first time I heard the Master work his magic was in 1969 at my high school in Redwood City, CA. The first band at the school dance was Its a Beautiful Day, followed by Santana. A night I'll never forget.
@av515213
Whenever I listen to this Song, I cannot get over the shear mastery of all the musicians who came together to play one, if not, the best Santana songs ever. It does something to my psyche listening to the various instruments. It gives me and leaves me with such a wonderful sense of being. <3