In 1998, the band Santana was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Carlos Santana, José "Chepito" Areas, David Brown, Gregg Rolie, Mike Carabello, and Michael Shrieve The band has earned nine Grammy Awards and three Latin Grammy Awards, the latter all in 2000. Carlos Santana won a Grammy Award as a solo artist in 1988. The band has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making them one of the world's best-selling groups of all time. In 2013, Santana announced a reunion of the classic line-up for a new album, Santana IV, which was released in April 2016. They are tied for having the most won Grammy Awards in one night.
Yambu
Santana Lyrics
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At first glance, the lyrics of Santana's "Yambu" may seem simplistic and repetitive, consisting solely of the word "Yambu" repeated over and over again. However, this is not uncommon in Latin music, in which an entire song can be built around a simple rhythmic chant. In fact, "Yambu" is the name of an Afro-Cuban rhythm, a form of traditional music and dance that originated in the Yoruba culture of West Africa and was brought to the Caribbean via the slave trade.
The Yambu rhythm is characterized by a slow, sensual beat that is typically played on bongo drums, conga drums, and other percussion instruments. It's not uncommon for vocalists to sing the name of the rhythm as they dance along to the beat, adding a hypnotic element to the performance. In Santana's version of "Yambu," the repetitive chanting of the word serves to reinforce the rhythmic structure of the song and create a hypnotic effect that draws the listener into the music.
Overall, it's clear that "Yambu" is a celebration of the rhythmic heritage of Latin music, honoring the African roots that underpin this vibrant and endlessly creative musical tradition.
Line by Line Meaning
Yambu, Yambu
Repeating the word "Yambu", which is a call associated with a specific rhythm in Afro-Cuban music.
Yambu, Yambu
Repeating the word "Yambu", which is a call associated with a specific rhythm in Afro-Cuban music.
Yambu, Yambu
Repeating the word "Yambu", which is a call associated with a specific rhythm in Afro-Cuban music.
Yambu, Yambu
Repeating the word "Yambu", which is a call associated with a specific rhythm in Afro-Cuban music.
Yambu, Yambu
Repeating the word "Yambu", which is a call associated with a specific rhythm in Afro-Cuban music.
Yambu, Yambu
Repeating the word "Yambu", which is a call associated with a specific rhythm in Afro-Cuban music.
Yambu, Yambu
Repeating the word "Yambu", which is a call associated with a specific rhythm in Afro-Cuban music.
Yambu, Yambu
Repeating the word "Yambu", which is a call associated with a specific rhythm in Afro-Cuban music.
Yambu, Yambu
Repeating the word "Yambu", which is a call associated with a specific rhythm in Afro-Cuban music.
Yambu, Yambu
Repeating the word "Yambu", which is a call associated with a specific rhythm in Afro-Cuban music.
Yambu, Yambu
Repeating the word "Yambu", which is a call associated with a specific rhythm in Afro-Cuban music.
Yambu, Yambu
Repeating the word "Yambu", which is a call associated with a specific rhythm in Afro-Cuban music.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: CARLOS SANTANA, KARL PERAZZO
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Spyder Logan
This is a tremendous album. Explosive guitar playing and percussion.
Cate Lewis
I love how all the band connect to each other. It was always a treat to see the chemistry between Raul, Karl and Carlos also. Magical.
OH, great song, smooth and strong đŠąđâ€ïž
Chris White III
1:05 Happy Year of the Ferocious Cat! Thank you for uploading this. Periodically I play this to remind myself.
Chris White III
1:05 Could it be that James Brown has been growling all of those times?
Jim McCarthy
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