Shango

Santana’s thirteenth studio album Shangó is named after one of the dominant religions in Latin America and the Caribbean. This is a must own Carlos record reaching number twenty two in Billboard 200 album charts, and the single Hold On reached number fifteen in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Santana is on fire and along with Alex Ligertwood’s soulful vocals they created some fine and versatile songs. The songs are close related to the contemporary pop music, but it also ranges from Latino songs and jazz influential pieces.

Santana gained public attention by appearing at the Woodstock festival in 1969. The Latin influence has always been an important part in their music, although the band also created some blues rock and pop classics. Even after all those years frontman Carlos Santana is still actively performing.