Devadip Carlos Santana

Real Name:
Carlos Augusto Santana Alves
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Born 20 July 1947, Autlan de Novarra, Jalisco, Mexico.

Santana is a veteran guitarist noted for his distinctive Tijuana jazz-influenced playing style. Born in Mexico, but resident in the USA from childhood, he has been the leader of the group Santana since 1966. Originally the 'Santana Blues Band' they debuted, as Santana, at Bill Graham's Fillmore West theater in San Francisco on June 16, 1968.

His performance was recorded on film at the Woodstock Festival in August 1969 and, after the breakup of this original group, he worked and recorded with drummer Buddy Miles. Carlos then formed a duo with John McLaughlin, becoming a follower of guru Sri Chinmoy who countenanced them the titles 'Devadip' (the eye, the lamp, the light of God) and 'Mahavishnu' respectively. This duo recorded "Love Devotion Surrender" together. 'Devadip' Carlos Santana then worked with another religious disciple, Turiya Alice Coltrane, widow of John Coltrane. He ended his relationship with Chinmoy followers in 1982.

From 1974 to 1999 Santana performed with a host of renowned musicians, regularly releasing albums over the years. In June 1999 he released Santana - Supernatural, the biggest hit of his career, winning eight Grammy Awards.
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Releases:
Illuminations (Album) (6 versions)   CBS ... 1974
Oneness, Silver Dreams Golden Reality (Album) (4 versions)   Columbia ... 1979
The Swing Of Delight (Album) (4 versions)   CBS ... 1980
You Should Be Dancin' / Golden Hours (12")   Ballroom Records 2004
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Festivál (Album) (3 versions)   CBS ... 1976
Moonflower (Album) (3 versions)   CBS ... 1977
The Sensitive Kind / American Gypsy (7")   Columbia 1981
The Sensitive Kind / American Gypsy (7")   CBS 1981
Winning (7") Winning, Brightest Star Columbia 1981
Zebop! (Album) (4 versions)   Columbia ... 1981
Shango (LP, Album) Night Hunting Time, Nu... CBS 1982
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Amigos (Album) (9 versions)   CBS ... 1976
Festival (LP, Album)   CBS 1976
Appears On:
Amigos (Album) (10 versions) Let Me, Europa (Earth'... CBS ... 1976
Caliente! (Album) (2 versions)   A&M Records 1976
Europa (Earth's Cry Heaven's Smile) (Single) (2 versions) Europa (Earth's Cry He... CBS 1976
Festivál (Album) (3 versions)   CBS ... 1976
Garden Of Love Light (Album) (4 versions) First Love Atlantic ... 1976
Top!! 2 (LP) Europa (Earth's Cry He... Napoleon (2) 1976
Moonflower (Album) (4 versions)   CBS ... 1977
Electric Guitarist (Album, Comp) (4 versions) Friendship Columbia ... 1978
Inner Secrets (Album) (5 versions)   CBS ... 1978
Awakening (Album) (2 versions) The Awakening Atlantic 1979
Monster (Album) (3 versions) Saturday Night CBS ... 1980
Zebop! (Album) (4 versions)   Columbia ... 1981
Shango (LP, Album) The Nile, Nueva York, ... CBS 1982
Caliente! (CD, RE, Album)   A&M Records 1986
Tracks Appear On:
Classic Inspirations (CD, Mixed) Mudbone, I Am Free Glasgow Underground 2001
Funk Rock (2 versions) Life Is Just A Passing... BBE 2001
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