Today we take a trip to Mexico to profile one of the greatest guitarists of all time, Carlos Santana. Santana has been showcasing his guitar talent with his band for over four decades. He started out playing in legendary places such as The Fillmore, and even performed at the legendary Woodstock Festival in 1969. He's the winner of 10 Grammy Awards, including 9 for a single project, Supernatural, which is where today's classic song comes from. 1998 brought their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, OH. With the release of an album in 2014, he became just one of two Billboard artists to produce a top 10 album for 6 consecutive decades. I could go on and on with all of the prestigious awards and honors that Santana has collected throughout his career. However, I think his music speaks for itself. A lot of his songs, no matter which decade they are from, are well known and recognizable fairly quickly. Aside from a fantastic music career, Santana has also been an active philanthropist, especially in donating to various children's foundations. Santana has emerged as both a legendary musician and a wonderful human being, and I encourage you to take the time to listen to some of his classics.
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