Santana

The live recording of "Oye Como Va" featuring Carlos Santana and Cindy Blackman Santana as part of the Playing For Change project highlights Santana's enduring influence and commitment to music collaboration. By January 1970, when the performance was recorded, Santana had just released their groundbreaking self-titled debut album in 1969, which showcased their unique fusion of rock, Latin, and jazz elements. This debut featured the hit "Evil Ways," which propelled the band into the mainstream. The performance also reflects Santana's continued involvement in diverse projects, evident in later recordings, including collaborations with his wife, Cindy Blackman Santana, who is a celebrated jazz drummer herself. The "Playing For Change" initiative emphasizes global unity through music, aligning with Santana's long-standing ethos of peace and connection through his art.

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