Carlos Santana - Europa, What!!!? Check this cover by an old lady at the street.

Recorded right across from the Washington DC's ZOO playing Carlos Santana's "Europa"
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[@MariaBethaniaCabrera]

I had to post this comment out of respect towards many viewers' concern about that annoying lack of ground like noise. And yeah, I tried everything. Noise gate (already in the pedal board), shielding, DeOxit cleaning, you name it, and couldn't find the cause. Then suddenly the power inverter just died on me one day and I had to buy a new one. First time I fired the new one up, there it was..... this blissful silence..... The video was already uploaded to youtube. 😒 so,... just left it like that. So, so, so sorry about that. I wish I could go back and change it but I think I can't. Wouldn't be nice as well to post another take of the same song and on top of that I'm not busking at the moment because of covid-19 pandemic. Thank you all for your lovely and helpful comments and for your understanding about that *@%@$# noise. Party on dudes!!! 🎸🎶 and be excellent to each other..... 😊

[@artistaloca4]

Excellent video-- including sound 👍👍❤️

[@TitoSilversax]

Rock on!!!!!! Loved it

[@velistanisic7486]

Beautiful playing!

[@williamkayaian120]

I loved it, you are to talented for me to even wrap my head around it...

[@kwamijw3363]

I noticed it....but the talent drowned it out. RIP inverter....now many moments of silence ;-) Anybody that has been truly been playing music has had a nemesis issue that they "tried everything" and sometimes success and sometimes not. It is part of that music character that is built over time lol one of my first was when I was a rocking teen I learned about proper grounding after getting shocked in the mouth by many times at shows and "trying everything" and then a sound guy showed me my issue in a bad plug. And later in life, I had a Martin that I replace nut checked bridge, bracing, etc. even the luthier reset and refinished but could not get a weird "intermittent" fret buzz on one fret 2 strings (I still have since it is high up on neck and I rarely play there on this strummer).

[@andrewkenner4472]

Marvelous. Santana style playing that the great man would be proud of.

[@gimmeagig]

Shameful to see how indifferent people are to live music. Even when it's right in front of them and it's free. People are so wrapped up in their own shitty lives that they don't see ( or hears) the beauty that's right in front of them.

[@tlslagle]

Your so RIGHT!

[@tlslagle]

The answer to Americas problems are a simple fix..... 74 Million Dollars! One Dollar per Republican can heal the world! For Ever!

[@benjaminortiz387]

@@tlslagle if each of the 74,000,000 Republicans give me a quarter it will heal me for the rest of my life

[@cavaturnagesh]

yes, it is a crapped society

[@paulinmazurek2769]

I know I couldn’t pass this talent even if I was in a hurry.

[@belindabullent2850]

How fantastic, what a beautiful gifted lady 👍😎🎵keep it up

[@maddog57ful]

Wow! I could not just walk by. Talent!

[@donmeyers3090]

Should have had this beautiful lady play at SuperBowl Halftime last night instead of that talentless dancing turd-show. Spectacular tribute to Carlos. Incredibly well done!!

[@slit4659]

Don meyers....I agree with you....The Super Bowl Half time show SUCKED

[@dborg56]

Agree110%

[@frankvandoorn]

Agree, totally!!

[@MrEasyaloha]

So true

[@Mark.R.]

I'm not sure how this one and the Samba Pa Ti one came up on my KZbin home page - but I'm glad it did. You really rock it! Fantastico!

[@nml4546]

She's a great talent, I know because I play. "old" is relative and if you (who made this video) consider yourself young, be certain, that you will be this age quicker than you can imagine and then consider whether you're old or not.

[@locomotion904]

Amazing performance! 💯🤟🏻

[@axiomist1076]

Unbelievable ! If you saw this lady at the supermarket line, you would never suspect she could play a guitar like this. She's great !

[@deeluxrider9702]

I would've tipped her $100...love Santana music.

[@g.medina3717]

Wow simply amazing! I loved it thanks for posting this, she’s an awesome. Guitarist. 👍🏼👏🏼👌🏼

[@natrelacoustix]

What's her age got to do with it? I'm over 60 I've been playing over 40 year's and still gig. Age has nothing to do with talent. Do you think we should lie down and give up?

[@ransbarger]

It has a little to do with it. I am a better guitar player and person than I ever was as a younger person. I am 67 and I get your drift. Just sayin.

[@extraSNUFFY]

As fellow oldie there are some very talented youngsters. May I recommend Taj Farrant 11 years old. Guitar savant. I’d say SRV reincarnated. No disrespect to this channel. Great job.

[@BOBANDVEG]

Testify , I've been teaching my 3 kids to play. I got sick of seeing that the only talent them a their had was "phone related" lol. Now I have them practicing power chords

[@richardrejmer8721]

I bet she's actually YOUNGER than Carlos!

[@CaptainAmaziiing]

I hear Jethro Tull "He's too oh oh old to rock and ro oh oll, but too young to die...."

[@terrytaylor3574]

This is raw talent at it's finest. She deserves to be in a popular rock band/group. She deserves at lot more credit for her talent than just busking on a street.

[@joseabril772]

she is atonisheen super good!! my respect and love!!

[@manueldeleon8345]

ME GUSTARIA CONOCERTE MARIA!!!!!ERES INCFREIBLE LOMEJOR!!!

[@robertizzi5996]

she is not an old lady but a talented human being that plays with more soul than alot of shredders out there!!!!!!!!!!

[@guitarplayernoteworthy2857]

I don’t know why people have a hard time saying the word..senior

[@peaceloads1368]

ABSOLUTLY! I was just gonna say something similar Thank You

[@dalroth10]

Absolutely right!

[@zkman1762]

Really is all about playing with feeling, she nailed it, anyone can play the notes, but with no soul it's just notes.

[@wolfgangfolz8128]

There are allways idiots giving a thumb down.

[@richigames592]

Waauu esta señora toca increible

[@georgedowd5277]

...dang, I wanna sit in on vocals, I’m guessing you know a lot more Santa...? This version was SO well done! Instant fan! Many blessings from Detroit. ☮️

[@radicalliberal]

AWESOME!

[@capsularjerxis]

New generations don’t appreciate the master pieces never will understand the anthems from the past

[@maddog57ful]

Because they were taught few values other than their own. To busy with Hip Hop and Foul Rap Trash.

[@pouzzler]

And old generations don't know what "anthem" means.

[@maddog57ful]

@@pouzzler And your Another with little respect, Typical.

[@pouzzler]

@@maddog57ful how do I lack respect, pray tell?

[@maddog57ful]

@@pouzzler Not worth my time.

[@marktomlinson8938]

Absolutely stunning rendition of such beautiful music...you really have caught the soul and emotion of Carlos Santana's creation...I could sit and listen to you... anything I was going to do would simply have to wait...Bravo 👌🏻

[@simontromans2748]

Hope Carlos walks by one day!

[@redlinewanted]

I bet He will ! 🤞

[@bvnseven]

MORE than once!

[@MrSouthsilicon]

A nice musician who happens to have a gender and age, none of those two things have much to do with music.... great touch on the strings, nice volume and attack dynamics, lovely vibrato and ghost notes... delightful rendition on a nice song...! congrats !

[@jimcobb3275]

You're so good. I cried through both of these. I could never have just walked by. You just don't walk away from music that good AND not reward the person performing it. Makes me cry.

[@Traynoramp08]

Damm. I am back again. Take my breath away . Bravo amiga!!! Toca la guitarra duro!

[@user-zb8dg6zv9o]

Awesome...she totally nailed it. If I were there I would be mesmerized and living a huge tip ...

[@martinulstein9087]

She is awesome

[@evertspies3345]

Wow when she hit that first note I could not believe it. Excellent!

[@Trev9]

This is the most accurate rendition of this song that I've ever heard, bar a few notes... And I've heard many, many takes on this... Well done

[@artistaloca4]

Does accuracy = Good performance?

[@Trev9]

@@artistaloca4 In this case yes. I've seen many "good" performances, but the guys take too much liberties in the fast changing solos, which leads me to believe that they don't understand Santana well enough

[@ahbalone]

A true classic tune. After the dumbed-down electro-sampled crap in the past 30 years, do people even know what good music is anymore? She picked a gem to share with the people.

[@Tubulous123]

Yes!!! Thank you!!!! 1Nation4Life.

[@WolfRun59]

Did the one thumb down come from her husband after she failed to stay home and cook lunch for him? How do you give her a thumbs down??? Seriously!

[@internetpeople6113]

If she can play like that, I would cook for her every day.

[@thett6197]

She’s amazing... I’d put a ten spot in the jar!

[@silverfoxman4987]

Awesome 👍 much love to you, keep on rocking 🎸😃

[@bits-of-bass]

pitch perfect on those bends!

[@ratfinkron5793]

outstanding

[@SuperDannygarcia]

Great job you sound great

[@peterweicker77]

What a better world sounds like.

[@artistaloca4]

Comment trophy!! ❣️❣️👍👍

[@joeyzasa7383]

Got the tone down perfect, well done!! Next time crank that amp up higher so those zombies have to stop and pay homage.👍😏

[@recycledpaper]

What a beautiful inspiring lady, someone should sign her up, I would pay to see her live anyday. Viva the over 60's not all our generation wrecked the world.

[@frank63]

I could sit there for hours just listening to her play... Perhaps even take lessons from her!

[@madhavanarasimhadas4239]

Bravissima!!

[@dougpeters1625]

99% of so-called professional guitarists could not play Europa this well. There's a certain feel factor there, and she totally has it. She's playing from her soul. her phrasing, vibrato, sustain, and space between notes is impeccable.

[@ruebenbrown5722]

you said it perfectly.

[@20alphabet]

99% of professionals could, that's why they're professionals.

[@eruera52]

You made me cry...... unforgettable tunes attached to memories of bygone times .....reminded of my bandmate Tama who passed away. He played this and Samba Pa ti - my favorites - from NZ.

[@MariaBethaniaCabrera]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[@guardianobserver6593]

Nice comment. I am sorry for your loss. Tama Renata was your friend you are talking about ?

[@eruera52]

@@guardianobserver6593 yep thats correct....in Tuhi-Tama Band - did you know him too?

[@eruera52]

@@guardianobserver6593 I'm Armand the other guitarist with Tuhi Timoti - Santana like Al Dimiola, Hendrix and Benson's tunes were lethal in Tama's hands :) Who are you? [e-mail]

[@guardianobserver6593]

@@eruera52 Hej! I didn't knew him unfortunately. I am new on the guitar world and I like hear good guitar players on KZbin.

[@MsLacy707]

Played this at hella gigs and she is whooping ass!

[@neal-stewart834]

so awesome soul touching

[@frankvandoorn]

I bet Carlos would love to play along with her.

[@jimmorrison3830]

I Wonder how long it took Carlos to Put on all that make up

[@iosefbenabraham5358]

Amazing hope one day she could play with Carlos. .

[@frankspencer3729]

SHE IS VERY GOOD

[@theplayers3507]

I've watched probably 500 yt videos in the last couple months - your several busking are my favorites. Just found them! Omg I think I love you lol. Keep it up please!!

[@spydr202]

This is in front the DC Zoo which is a sacred place to me growing up in Columbia Heights and it breaks my heart that I was not able to be blessed with this magical live performance. However, watching this filled my heart. This song from Santana is the one that hits my soul more than all the others. Thank you 🙏

[@NeutrinoParty]

Love it when our expectations are body slammed.

[@jimhood1202]

Perhaps she used her years to get this good. Tremendous phrasing. Spot on timing. Maybe by the time I'm her age I'll be that good. Oh damn, too late.

[@starseed]

love it :)

[@Pete_Harris]

Again, fantastic! Do you do 'Song of the Wind?

[@MariaBethaniaCabrera]

I don’t but I’ll take a look at it.

[@PONTIACDIEDIN1981]

I've watched this great guitarist over and over again........ Europa and samba pa ti.. took my son to see Carlos at times union center ny..

[@salvadorrico6636]

To stand out there and play your heart out for the public, It takes a whole Lot of "BALLS "! If you don't believe me just try doing what she has just "ACCOMPLISHED "! For the love of music 🎶 Good Luck to All. Freaking awesome!!!

[@krusty6246]

I’ll never judge a book by its cover again

[@scat4me]

I had to judge a book by its cover in a book cover competition. It was not easy

[@bvnseven]

We all do that, and look what we would have missed!

[@luisvera984]

¡Maria, you play wonderful and emotional music! Blessings

[@anyoldorion]

Brill. Love to hear you play ‘Parisian Walkways’ 🤘🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@marcelomozo557]

AMAZING TALENT BY A BEAUTIFUL LADY . . . . .!!! MABUHAY !!

[@kakudmi]

This is the reality of street performance: you get ignored most of the time.

[@raydanielz9408]

Wow, I dig when ladies do it for themselves. Great fan of lady doers and achievers🎸🎶🎶🎶💃💃💃

[@paulinealbert7259]

Goosebumps all over the place. Love love it. Maria You are AMAZING!!!🎸🎵🎶😍

[@garylove5475]

I have been a Santana follower for near on 50 years and a player for similar time. Hats off to your beautiful playing, spot on phrasing… please keep posting as the young viewers need to see, hear and learn from talent such as yours and not rely too much on tech .. thank you for cheering me up. 😸

[@joeseda8102]

I hope this very talented lady will be at the retirement center I will soon get to go to, LOL! Will pull out my bass guitar, drums and synth and we'll have a ball every night. Bless you wherever you may be now. And if they allow me to have my music production station, we'll record some hot licks too!

[@blindshiva2826]

Someone buy hat lady a new amp . . . she deserves it!!!

[@Traynoramp08]

People pay lot of money to see a auto tune singer, synch dance and probably don't write their own songs. Push by the record label main streams to the point of exhausted over play music on every audio or videos platforms. But people won't take a minute or 2 to see this master piece and humble street musician? Que pasa con este mundo?

[@jr.torres4491]

Awesome . if I was there I would enjoy a 12 pack of nice cold Modelo beer and enjoy the free concert played by this awesome lady

[@jameschant2740]

Those are some juicy and sweet sounding notes. Lots of feeling there !

[@robertdavies1396]

Truly awesome 👌

[@enricotrombini2363]

I wish I had 10% of her talent..

[@leonardoaruca1]

If I was there listening I would have gave money to it hurts. Very very nice hope to see more of her God-bless you

[@lesliecumberland834]

So So nice I have been trying to play these same two songs for years, you have encouraged me to keep at it How do you get the sounds so correct and sustain etc will be pleased to hear from you fellow Santana fan

[@MariaBethaniaCabrera]

I'll try to put a video together soon with my insights that I hope be of some help for other guitarists. Thanks for your kind comment.

[@carlosserna70]

Es miel para mis sentidos Hermoso bello

[@ITSALLOBF]

I'll back you up on B3 anytime Maria. Great Job

[@Weshopwizard]

That tone! Really good playing of a beautiful song!

[@poloandrade7831]

We meet the best when we 👂 and 👀 the best...untouchable talent w A1 class

[@juliochacon9567]

Me encantas me emocionas Gracias.suerte en tu vida..

[@hillshepherd9444]

I hope if Santana sees this he finds this person & helps them in some way !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@pjboards]

Both of these showed up on my feed.., the walls are listening✌

[@mikehayden7330]

Wow, what tone. Such a command of the spirit of that song while still making it her own. Carlos would be proud.

[@neknadroj1]

Fantastic, you rock lady ❤❤❤❤❤

[@noclu4u384]

Somebody buy her a new cord. She is awesome .

[@mybuttitches6450]

Carlos, Get your ass on down to 7 eleven!

[@paulaaronquinteroreyes4073]

Increible!!

[@davidsonbrothersusa5627]

The bummer is that only guitar players appreciate how good this really is. The general public has no idea.

[@richardread8281]

And she IS good. As they say , the feeling is in the fingers.

[@alanbohm9640]

Absolutely great!

[@justbecause4042]

I would of given that lady everything that was in my wallet. And maybe everything that was in someone else’s wallet.

[@artistaloca4]

Is she homeless?

[@justpassingthrooo3505]

Beautiful music. 😊

[@williamwalsh6282]

Nice... she is feelin it.

[@paulcuthbert1669]

Stunning so well done

[@hillshepherd9444]

WTF !!! That " TIP JAR " should be OVER FLOWING with paper money !!!!!!!!!!!! Would have got At least $20 from me.

[@letaureau3622]

Lousy fans there

[@henryhenry4377]

Nice guitar playing . Can you teach me just kidding. I love taste of songs.

[@manueldeleon8345]

PRONTO VOY A DONAR MARIA VIVO EN ARLINTON VA,ME ENCANTARIA VERTE EN VIVO!!!

[@MariaBethaniaCabrera]

No estoy tocando en la calle por el momento. Cuando pase esta pandemia si Dios quiere. Gracias por sus lindos comentarios.

[@PONTIACDIEDIN1981]

CARLITA SANTANA!

[@beachfrontman]

I enjoy your accurate playing with the feeling that these songs command......glad to subscribe today!!!!

[@rodarev]

Amazing!!!!!