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Santana Releases Sentient, His Passion-Filled Retrospective Album
April 1, 2025
Multi-Grammy Award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Carlos Santana has announced that his passion-filled retrospective album, Sentient, is out today on Candid Records and available everywhere.
Sentient is composed of 11 dazzling tracks – three of them previously unreleased – compiled by the virtuoso guitarist, remastered and sequenced in a way that allows a new and dramatic story to emerge. As is often the case when the spark of musical magic strikes, Santana was surprised, delighted and receptive. “I’m always driven by passion, emotion and inner instinct,” he says. “When I first heard these tracks floating around in the house, I said, ‘Why don’t we put these all in one place?’”
The songs that make up Sentient are complex compositionally, but they float by like a dream. There are brilliant collaborations with Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson, Miles Davis, Paolo Rustichelli, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels and Cindy Blackman Santana, but no matter the mood or genre – whether it’s lush pop or high-intensity cosmic jazz – it’s all part of a common thread. As Santana says, “From Stravinsky to James Brown, it’s all the same song, meaning it’s all connected to the umbilical cord of humanity and planet Earth.”
The previously unreleased tracks include a live instrumental take on Michael Jackson’s haunting ballad, “Stranger in Moscow,” recorded in 2007 with producer and drummer Narada Michael Walden’s band. It’s a devastating masterclass performance – Santana’s guitar playing is by turns soulful and poetic, blitzing and blinding, and always breathtakingly imaginative.
And “Please Don’t Take Your Love,” a heavenly slice of funky, soulful seduction that pairs Santana with the incomparable Smokey Robinson. The original version, featured on Robinson’s 2009 album, Time Flies When You’re Having Fun, saw Santana contrast Robinson’s shimmering vibrato with searing, soul-shaking soloing. The alternate take on Sentient is no less emotionally wrenching, but as Santana notes, it boasts a never-before-heard guitar performance.
With the album release today, fans will get to hear “Coherence” for the very first time. It’s a tantalizing preview of Cindy Blackman Santana’s next album. A remarkable musical exchange between two peerless players – Carlos reaching for points unknown with wah-drenched, fearlessness, and Cindy locking down an epic groove while also breaking out lethal jabs, uppercuts and hooks.
“Get On,” a jazz-groove masterpiece from renowned composer Paolo Rustichelli’s lauded 1996 album Mystic Man, featuring the extraordinary collaboration of Santana with the iconic Miles Davis, was #2 Most Added at Smooth Jazz Radio.
COMMENTSantana announces September & November Residency Dates at House of Blues Las Vegas
March 24, 2025
As he prepares to return to House of Blues inside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino this week, Carlos Santana is excited to announce additional performances of An Intimate Evening with Santana: Greatest Hits Live: Presented by SiriusXM, scheduled to take place in September & November, 2025. The residency is in its 13th year at the intimate House of Blues, featuring unparalleled dynamic energy from Carlos and his band. The concert is a must-see live experience for fans of the award-winning artist.
September 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 27, 28
November 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16
The Fan Club presale will begin on Tuesday, March 25 at 10 AM PT.
To participate, sign into your Fan Club account and head to the Santana.com Tour Page. Not yet a Fan Club member? No problem, you can join for free today.
Public Onsale: Friday, March 28 at 10 AM PT
COMMENTCARLOS SANTANA POSTPONES THE LAUNCH OF HIS 2025 RESIDENCY IN LAS VEGAS DUE TO AN ACCIDENTAL FALL
January 3, 2025
Legendary guitarist Carlos Santana has postponed the next run of residency shows this month beginning January 22 at House of Blues at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino because of an “accidental fall” at his home in Hawaii, Michael Vrionis, President, Universal Tone Management announced today.
“I am sorry to say that Carlos was out taking a walk at his vacation home in Kauai. He took a hard fall, and he broke his little finger on his left hand,” Mr. Vrionis said. “He had to have pins inserted in the finger. Unfortunately, he won’t be able to play guitar for approximately six weeks. Doctors do say that he will recuperate fully.” “Carlos is doing well and is anxious to be back on stage soon. He just needs to heal,” Mr. Vrionis added. “Santana profoundly regrets these postponements of his upcoming performances, but accidents happen, and his health is our number one concern. He is looking forward to seeing all of his fans very soon.”
COMMENTSantana Announces Oneness Tour 2025 US & Europe Dates
December 10, 2024
Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, December 13 at 10am at Santana.com
GRAMMY-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Carlos Santana has announced they will hit the road for additional dates of the Oneness Tour in 2025. Santana will perform high-energy, passion-filled songs from their fifty-year career, including fan favorites from Abraxas to Woodstock to Supernatural, and beyond.
The US portion of the tour kicks off in Highland, CA at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel on April 16 making stops in Phoenix, AZ; Albuquerque, NM; San Antonio, TX; Sugar Land, TX; Thackerville, OK; Tulsa, OK; and Nashville, TN.
The Europe and UK portion of the tour begins on June 9 in Lodz, Poland with stops throughout Europe and the UK, ending in Copenhagen, Denmark on August 11. Full tour dates are below.
Tickets will be available starting with a fan presale beginning on Wednesday, December 11 at Santana.com. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale beginning on Friday, December 13 at 10am local time at Santana.com.
The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium tickets, exclusive merchandise item & collectible laminate. For more information, Santana.com.
The presale will begin on Wednesday, December 11 @ 10 am local time.
To participate, sign into your Fan Club account and head to the Santana.com Tour Page. Not yet a Fan Club member? No problem, you can join for free today.
Delivered with a level of passion and soul equal to the legendary sonic charge of his guitar, the sound of Carlos Santana is one of the world’s best-known musical signatures. For more than five decades—from Santana’s earliest days as a groundbreaking Afro-Latin-blues-rock fusion outfit in San Francisco—Carlos has been the visionary force behind artistry that transcends musical genres and generational, cultural, and geographical boundaries. Most recently, CARLOS, the feature documentary directed by Rudy Valdez and produced by Imagine Documentaries and Sony Music Entertainment celebrating the music icon’s life and career, premiered at Tribeca Film Festival and was released worldwide.
2025 Oneness Tour North American Dates:
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 – Highland, CA – Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel
Friday, April 18, 2025 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
Saturday, April 19, 2025 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 – San Antonio, TX – Majestic Theatre
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 – Sugar Land, TX – Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land
Friday, April 25, 2025 – Thackerville, OK – Lucas Oil Live at WinStar
Saturday, April 26, 2025 – Tulsa, OK – River Spirit Casino Resort *ON SALE 2/18/25
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle
2025 Oneness Tour Europe & UK Dates:
Monday, June 9, 2025 – Lodz, Poland – Atlas Arena
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 – Budapest, Hungary – MVM Dome *ON SALE 2/13/25 AT 1PM
Friday, June 13, 2025 – Berlin, Germany – Uber Arena
Sunday, June 15, 2025 – Hamburg, Germany – Barclays Arena
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro
Thursday, June 19, 2025 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live
Saturday, June 21, 2025 – London, UK – The O2
Monday, June 23, 2025 – Paris, France – Accor Arena Paris *ON SALE 1/10/25
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
Thursday, June 26, 2025 – Antwerp, Belgium – Sportpaleis
Saturday, June 28, 2025 – Zurich, Switzerland – Hallenstadion Zürich *ON SALE 4/11/25
Monday, June 30, 2025 – Vienna, Austria – Wiener Stadthalle
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 – Mantua, Italy – Piazza Sordello – Mantova
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 – Rosenheim, Germany – ROSENHEIM SOMMERFESTIVAL 2025, Mangfall Park
Friday, July 18, 2025 – Montreux, Switzerland – Montreux Jazz Festival
Saturday, July 19, 2025 – St. Julien, France – Guitare en Scène *ON SALE 12/19/25
Monday, July 21, 2025 – Nimes, France – Festival de Nîmes
COMMENTCELEBRATING SUPERNATURAL’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY WITH EXCLUSIVE COLOR VINYL — PRE-ORDER TODAY!
July 15, 2024
In celebration of Supernatural’s 25th anniversary, the album has been pressed on exclusive color vinyl. Re-visit the nine-time Grammy winning album and hear all of the hits from this classic record.
COMMENTSHOWS ADDED TO NUGS.NET/SANTANA!
July 11, 2024
The Oneness Tour has finished it’s first leg and we’re getting ready to go back on the road again.
You can now stream, download, or buy CDs, select shows from the Oneness Tour as well as past shows at nugs.net/santana
Highlights include full shows from: Chicago, Toronto, Indiana, New Jersey, Georgia and Florida.
COMMENTGAS SOUTH ARENA-UPDATE
June 18, 2024
Unfortunately, Counting Crows is unable to perform at Gas South Arena tonight due to illness. We apologize for any inconvenience. Santana will perform as scheduled and doors will open at 6pm.
COMMENTCINCO DE MAYO SALE STARTS NOW!
May 1, 2024
Cinco De Mayo is near and we’re celebrating now through the 5th in the Santana Store. 20 percent off items excluding media, instruments and print on demand.
Visit the Santana Store today.
COMMENTCARLOS, ROB THOMAS PLAYING CARNEGIE HALL IN HONOR OF CLIVE DAVIS
February 29, 2024
The New York Pops orchestra will honor legendary record executive Clive Davis at its 41st Birthday Gala in April, and many of the artists who’ve worked with Davis over the years will gather to perform at the event at New York’s Carnegie Hall.
Rob Thomas and Carlos Santana are on the bill, as are Dionne Warwick, Barry Manilow, Toni Braxton, Melissa Manchester, Fantasia Barrino Taylor, Kenny G, John Mellencamp, Babyface and even “Ghostbusters” singer Ray Parker Jr.
The concert takes place on April 29, with proceeds going to support the orchestra and its music education programs. You can get tickets via CarnegieHall.org or by calling 212-247-7800.
COMMENTCARLOS: THE SANTANA JOURNEY GLOBAL PREMIERE
August 17, 2023
On September 23, 24 & 27, be among the first to see the new movie CARLOS, including an exclusive introduction featuring director Rudy Valdez and Carlos Santana.
At the age of 5, in his native Mexico, he learned to play the violin. At 8, he developed a lifelong love for the guitar. At 14, he honed those guitar virtuoso skills and his performance style working as a street musician, starting his own band long after, while still a teenager. And at 22 — just before his first album was released to acclaim — Carlos Santana became one of the major discoveries of Woodstock, anchoring the famous festival’s second afternoon on August 16, 1969.
A music industry legend for 50 years and a 10-time Grammy-winning global sensation, Santana continues to be one of the music world’s premiere artists, blending jazz, blues, and the Mariachi sound with a rock n’ roll spirituality and a sense of connection to music’s primal connection to our deepest emotions.
The electric documentary CARLOS utilizes new interviews with Santana and his family alongside extraordinary, never-before-seen archival footage — including home video recordings Santana himself made; concert footage; and behind- the-scenes moments — as two-time Emmy-winning director Rudy Valdez creates an intimate, rich documentary about a man whose sound casts a spell on fans who love — as one of Santana’s famous titles says— “how his rhythm goes.”
General theatrical release begins September 29.
For more information, click here.
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