Carlos Santana on music and spirituality

With a new documentary about his life, "Carlos," opening in theaters, guitar legend Carlos Santana talks with correspondent Lee Cowan about his art; his spirituality; making music with drummer Cindy Blackman, his wife of 13 years; and why he's not interested in becoming "a ghost on a jukebox."
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[@pedroruiz3943]

The man is a national treasure in Mexico and the USA.❤

[@nueat6]

Europa was the reason why I picked up the guitar. God Bless Santana

[@adelaferreira4575]

Still a legend Carlitos Santana,he changed how music was playing in the seventies and is still such a relevant musician today,so glad he is happy and married to a great musician as well !

[@Diogenes_Parrhesiastes]

What a legend Carlos is.

[@mililaniman]

The music of Carlos Santana will always resonate with me.

[@roberthorvath3519]

☝..me too..!😉👍👌💥regards from Budapest ❤🤍💚😊

[@PDogB]

I remember some members of the band playing bongos in Delores Park in the 70s until the police would come and ask them to move along. I grew up listening to Santana and attending concerts. For me, this music is in my soul. Thank you for this. I will find this documentary!

[@doricetimko5403]

I’ve loved Carlos since the 60s

[@tobechukwuolumba7337]

I have listened to "Smooth" with Santana featuring Rob Thomas back in 1999. It was the most popular music that I have ever heard on the radio back when I was at Eras Center in L.A. when we were going to the park. I know Santana was the best, and his playing of the guitar just keeps on playing.

[@anthonyrodriguez2382]

Carlos Santana inspired me to pick up the guitar more than 30 years ago. I'll forever be a diehard Santana fan

[@MrBeautiful2908]

Carlos Santana is the icon of entertainment. The guitar and him have a seductive relationship like no other

[@liquidsunshineiam]

At 9 years old I bought my first Santana album used in 71 in a Chicago used record shop across from my grade school. Fell in love with his music I heard all day on the radio… finally y’all recognize his amazing contribution.., thank you. HIS MESSAGE OF SPIRITUALITY HAS ALWAYS BEEN SOLID…I LOVE YOU CARLOS SANTANA! 🎉

[@stevengerson6307]

Not only is he a great guitar player but even more a great humanitarian his Milargro foundation helps his Mexican country persons. On my bucket list to meet him ❤

[@user-hv5sh9wp5e]

Ok boys & girls I personally know Carlos and was there when he was recording his first album before Woodstock. He truly is a very unique musician who like most did the drug scene but has come full circle.Remember him for his music & love

[@Mindfreeingme]

Like you're more about your story if you were really there.

[@thejonegcle7759]

Black Magic Woman ... a magical woman who happens to be Black ... or ... a woman who practices Black Magic ... either way ... still a great song ... CARLOS SANTANA master of the sustained guitar note

[@tm13tube]

Amazing guitarist. I listened to Smooth on repeat for days.

[@carolbenson6524]

Love Carlos,!

[@roxannemitchell6112]

A Legend.

[@whizbang7130]

I am 68 and still have his album from when I was 16. Amazing guitar.

[@Mindfreeingme]

I was born in 1968 lol

[@Mindfreeingme]

try to get that album signed.

[@whizbang7130]

@@Mindfreeingme now that would be 👍 great

[@bbygrlpt2]

Hes one of the greatest! My mom and grandma like him but I also listen to his music now.. Who makes music like that now? Smooth and Maria are timeless

[@yvonnelewis4888]

A god of Rock! Santana transcends all. His music will live forever!

[@LISALOVEWINS]

I can not wait to see this documentary on the life of Carlos Santana. His story is full of incredible music, resilience, success and his influence in so many different musicians' styles and sounds, that is a story of it's own!

[@yolandapolanco3870]

❤

[@caseymisuraca359]

❤😁❤

[@juliochingaling5824]

Carlos is amazing and has a super kind heart n soul. Been a fan since 1968. A legend.

[@HeatherGallegos-it8kj]

Thank you so much Mr. Carlos Santana for your amazing musical talent, for you sharing your own life experiences with the whole wide world of humanity, and for sharing your loving heart. I appreciate it all very much⭐️🫶⭐️.

[@roseyc.5846]

Loving him and his music since he first started. Carlos is The Man. ❤️❤️❤️

[@JackForbes-sh4cc]

Dude is amazing. I am glad I got to see him at Sanatana and friends concert in Oakland in the 80s

[@marydawkins4190]

He's an icon of the revolution that occurred in music in the 60s. A phenomenal guitarist. I saw Santana live in Denver, CO when I was 15 in the early 70s, and it remains one of my greatest memories of my life. Their music is just as relevant now as it was when it was created. And his music with Santana was groundbreaking for us bc it was the first exposure to latin music most of us white kids had other than late night radio stations out of Texas of Mexico on long road trips. AND I wish artists would keep their opinions to themselves about current social issues bc they just don't know what they're talking about and it's damaging. He's wrong about gender and transness and makes us older folks look bad. A lot of us are fully versed and supportive of the changes happening in our awareness of gender and sexuality.

[@brucecaldwell6701]

Can't say I agree with you that "artists" should keep their mouths shut. Everyone has a right to express their opinion about anything. However, I'm not sure what point Carlos was trying to make with his statement as it seemed somewhat vague & contradictory.

[@kly7727]

I was 16 the show was at the stock show arena February if I remember was my first time also one of my greatest memories have been blessed to have seen him many times since he is great. However and there is always a however in life, he is a Raider fan.

[@marydawkins4190]

of course they have a right to their opinions!! Not disputed. But they should really think about what they're saying first and not issue something as uninformed at his comments were. @@brucecaldwell6701

[@RisingTidesAC]

Carlos id REAL! No phony, fake crap. The man is REAL and that is why everybody loves him.

[@petermotta1623]

I’ll be going to see his documentary on my 63rd birthday. All of his music blends positive vibe to everything in this crazy world of ours. I first saw him in NYC @ the palladium, Thank you Carlos for the universal tone. ✊🏼✌🏼

[@TRE45ON.is.Bat5hit.Crazy.U.S.G]

Love Santana since his first Album Jingo and perhaps his best LP "Abraxas" bit highly disappointed on his poor judgment on the life style of other marginalized groups.

[@Bubba4168]

God bless you Carlo! Keep on keeping on brother!

[@spencerdawson6536]

I will luv Santana forever but I attended a recent show at the Hollywood Bowl where Carlos was a featured guest and his playing was brief and not particularly inspired. This piece proves he’s still got his signature tone and touch on guitar (and with the ladies too 😘)!

[@everyonedeservestogohome2949]

He turned his life over to God

[@mikegosman8626]

I had the honor off seeing this master art work during the 70's in Glasgow , Scotland. The support group/ban was Earth Wind & Fire. Brilliant night. !!

[@trentp4782]

I've seen Carlos a lot back in the day...Always an amazing show...guy was a huge inspiration to me and so many other musicians. Keep on Expressing yourself!

[@Mindfreeingme]

Great piece

[@pikiwiki]

Positive energy

[@treblenote2]

I have been a fan of Carlos Santana for decades!!!!! 'Supernatural' is a masterpiece!!!!! thx for this segment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@542bful]

Brasil Rio de Janeiro Sou de 1972. Acredito que ouço Santana desde a barriga da minha mãe, quando meu pai colocava o disco no aparelho do som. Desde quando nasci até hoje vou continuando contemplando Santana e banda. Viva ! Santana e banda. Viva a música. Paz, amor e música, no Planeta...

[@daniellane3029]

Need to watch this all over again at lunch.

[@zovalentine7305]

❤ Carlos Santana ❤

[@user-lq9oi5jq3n]

Awesome.

[@joeybenoit6269]

I was born in the mission district and as a child I remember seeing him add a battle of the bands in Hayward 1966. Love his work with John McLaughlin and mahavishnu orchestra Carlos didn't have to say anything else there's just a woman and a man. Unless you're on LSD

[@allywuebker]

😊I can't wait for the concert in Las Vegas

[@annsmith7207]

Iconic! Heard Carlos's music in 1968 before Woodstock and have been a fan ever since! People can be who they are but we are born with either male or female organs -- that is a fact. What someone wants to do with their body parts is their business.

[@PrettyInGrace]

Calling A Spade A spade IS THE Essence of Spirituality I wouldn’t refer to him sharing his clarity on the matter as “a thorn.” In life we need truth! 💋✨💋✨💋✨💋 Necessary for genuine-authentic LIVING. ✨

[@pilakbhatt4365]

Santana is so magnanimous in his praise of musicians like B. B. King, SRV, Jeff Beck, Otis Rush, Jimi, Miles, Trane etc. I often wonder what Jimmy Page, David Gilmour , Ritchie Blackmore have to say about Santana's music. Anyone having a transcript of interview where they mention about Santana would be highly appreciated. Thank you!

[@williamkim3929]

God bless you Carlos make sure you have Jesus in your heart.

[@Tcrim354]

That thorn is sharped by the truth.

[@JulieBullard-zc5gv]

Congratulations Carlos and Sydney

[@patricialynn5852]

The greatest ❤

[@peggygibbons479]

I could not love this more! I was BLESSED to have an older brother that was SO into music, I had an older sister too, but my older brother was before her, so I was like 12 yrs old, going to school & telling my friends about The Doors, Carlos Santana and I knew what Innadoddavita Baybay meant, which is absolutely nothing. I told all my friends about Alice's Restaurant and Carol King and so many more. I'm blessed to still have my brother! I Love HIM and you so much Carlos!!

[@rafaelbarrera2612]

God bless Carlos Santana, Viva Santana 🎸

[@MrRiveraRosa]

My absolute favorite since 1973-1976 whe I served in the US Army at El Paso and got to know his music and the wonderful music of Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua.

[@hoobeydoobey1267]

He spoke facts. The insane hate facts and truth. Ecc 10:2

[@melaniamonicacraciun9900]

❤this is the best prove, there must be a God out there to love us this much, giving us such genius performers and listening the music like dating God Himself ❤

[@converter42]

Samba pa ti ❤

[@judykinsman3258]

I’ve been a Santana devotee since Woodstock. I am so sad to learn his remarks about Trans people. We are all sharing this existence & deserve respect & acceptance.

[@mickylawless1941]

His bigoted comments surprised me. Carlos professing to be a spiritual man seems to be just an act. Overall, this interview showed to me that he is driven more by sexual lust, rather than spiritual love. It saddens me. But, we all have life lessons to learn from and grow.

[@whizbang7130]

Oh boohoo. Did he hurt your feelings?

[@mickylawless1941]

@@whizbang7130 actually no, he simply disappointed me. I expected better of him.

[@KC-fb8ql]

The most offensive thing he did was apologize.

[@andrewwilkerson3697]

​@@KC-fb8qlyeah, tripping on mescaline showed me the masculine and feminine energies, people who transition are just misguided.

[@darrellleeper7534]

Was my hero in HS Germany. Army brat seen him in Spyer outside fest .😊

[@yolandapolanco3870]

My man Carlos Santana❤🎉🎉🎉😎🍉🍉🎆🎆

[@FERNANDOAMENDIVIL]

~ LIFE ~

[@ReginaStrawn-qg8ki]

I met you on the streets in South Alabama in 1999 you never left my heart ❤️ your music always put a hole in my stomach. Sorry, we lost connection. I AGAPE YOU. Regina

[@donh7909]

... Thanks...

[@heavychevy4616]

thank u

[@GrannyODOM]

Love this!?

[@ryanakabomber]

🐐

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Very very nice for this gentleman.

[@countrycarpenter7819]

💖

[@alu-truthapoet]

Can y'all release the Charles Osgood episodes on pluto.i really miss his voice 😢 also I still wanna marry him all these years later 😂😂❤❤

[@jasondartey3412]

Good deal the man

[@steveconn]

He's not quite Clapton (currently on tour, a must-see) but an important figure in Chicano rock (Smooth was pretty cheesy though :) Knew about his sex abuse, a heroic figure. His wife Cindy reminds me of Sheila E. Long live Santana!

[@TheQuietStorm630]

Facts!💯

[@TRE45ON.is.Bat5hit.Crazy.U.S.G]

I will take Alvin Lee, Jeff Beck over Clapton every single day.

[@joeybenoit6269]

Let's not forget Neal Schon who played on and pin the song. Song of the wind for Carlos. I believe Carlos played at the end of the song itself it's a masterpiece. Thank you Neal Schon

[@hinthegroove9740]

If you have never gotten high on good old American rock & roll, you just have not lived and Santana was better than sin semilla back then, all by himself 😊

[@JobKalauba-ot4pl]

😢😢

[@user-lq9oi5jq3n]

Ok.

[@ChristopherRaymond-zs6wv]

Carlos was peaking on LSD at Woodstock...he said so...❤

[@pamallinder3287]

Old respect

[@jenniferfar]

I see and hear G-d in Carlos Santana.

[@alienzardsketter.9076]

I feel so deeply for the gay people they are scared now ,, they have been begging for thousands of years to please be left alone from every different culture on earth ,, some people embrace there peresonal Love and sexuality ,, Its just there for all of us ,, Its such a amazing beautiful thing to share with someone you Love , and sometimes someone you dont Love its still has its rewards ,,, I have always thought Carlos Santana is a calm and loving man and a amazing talent ,,,and yes I Love them long notes ,,I really enjoy seeing him at his age still playing and with his beautiful wife you can see the Love between them ,, both great talents I really enjoyed seeing this video ,,, I so wish people would stop hating and Love and Make more Love all over the world no mater what gender you Love ,,Love is Love...why If someone is not bothering you would you want to take away who they Love ? we all need Love ,,and sex ,,Listen to some Santana music and have sex ,,, and Love somebody ,,Its good for the human heart.

[@edmundooliver7584]

if you love someone save them, from the end.

[@joshualopez8818]

❤🙏💯🔥🇺🇸

[@LizinLouie]

50 yrs. of music. I saw him in the early 70's in LA. I saw him in 2018 in Eugene, OR. Hearing & seeing his comments about Trans People: Yo querer ver lo no mas !

[@rubytuesdayphoenix]

Ah man I wanted to hear about the contortionist in Tijuana

[@Deanna-dv7po]

I am 1/4 Mexican. I was abused most of my life. I can't believe this crazy world. Remember

[@dunnkruger8825]

With out the affected over- inflections by the interviewer I’d have listened

[@SteelGnat]

Weird to think sanata outlive alot of His 1960s contemporarys

[@paulseigeldorf9461]

Love Carlos Gotta love the media though. Carlos has said a lot of controversial things, but say anything against trans people and they will point you out. Lol.

[@RNFORLAW]

He wasn't targeting anyone...he was telling the facts.

[@gregpaspatis9425]

Correct! He wasn't targeting anyone...he was telling the facts. The U.S. is going to be in for a dose of reality as the overall Hispanic population keeps going up as the 21st century continues proceeding, the majority of Hispanic families are built upon a strong moral foundation while at the same time being respectful and tolerant of the handful of non-traditional persons in society, though in fact those persons (trans) account for less than one percent of the entire U.S. population, they aren't deserving of any "special" legal protections anymore than anyone from the more than 99 percent of the remaining U.S. population are. Unsurprising at the comments from people that think they have to sympathize with all of the weird, fringe parts of society, I would dare comment that most rational persons don't even spend a second of time giving any thought at all to what any "trans" person is up to doing on a average day, lol.

[@janjablonsky]

We shouldn't gloss over that anti-trans rant. I'm not saying that Carlos is a bad dude, what I'm saying is, what we saw in that brief on-stage moment was in fact the real Carlos Santana.

[@stayfree6115]

And?

[@piscesempress1978]

an that is HIS Opinion. we all have our own thoughts. quit trying to make everyone agree with you.

[@janjablonsky]

I'm not attempting to get Carlos in line with my thought process. I was pointing out his public life of hypocrisy being that he's always put forward a peaceful and kind type of Eastern philosophy that he wishes the public would see. What we're seeing now is the polar opposite of that philosophy, though perhaps what he said was just a moment of anger though we may never know.@@piscesempress1978

[@edmundooliver7584]

yes, we all get old, my mind doesn't work the same, old people become racist and cuss@@janjablonsky

[@Annie-lu5rt]

He should be allowed to disagree with something for heaven's sake.

[@djgraysoundandmusic]

Make sex 💀😂 he ain’t wrong

[@yolandapolanco3870]

Wish him the very best; exceptionally great musician❤🎉🎉 HOWEVER, the comment about what he said on stage is sad. LGBTQ etc should tap him on the shoulder and have a discussion "coming out of the closet issues" there a millions of young fans, am sure, who struggle with the matter. A bit more sensitivity for our future generations would be appreciated mister Carlos Santana. You are a big boy now, you dont get to be YOU on your own. As a fan, I expect better from you... polish it up a bit, will you please ?

[@sjferguson]

Was this filmed before or after his little anti-trans rant and his little fake apology?

[@gerardoresendiz6731]

Who cares

[@FrankRuiz-rg1jt]

Yes - let it go - it’s freedom of speech.

[@piscesempress1978]

Freedom of speech. this isn't the gestapo , we have a right to think the way we want.

[@ZarifaMEl-lf3zr]

Thank you, a man is a man and a woman is a woman, they are trying to confuse me.

[@oceanwoods]

He didn’t take any responsibility for his comments And why would he feel the need to even say such a thing in that public way

[@lewstone5430]

He can have his own opinion right? Is that not allowed in the United States?

[@lewstone5430]

Sometimes the truth hurts some people, but that doesn’t mean it should not be said. And it’s not for anyone else to decide where Santana expresses his opinion.

[@Thatlayzeeone]

I don’t see anything wrong with that. A man is a man and a woman is a woman. It ain’t that hard to decipher 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

[@jenniferthreatt8455]

This is not Jane's fault. But her outfit is awful so if you need me to come help with wardrobe let me know.

[@lewstone5430]

So the Key lime jacket is a no?

[@dennismclaurin1487]

Was Carlos Santana sexually abused by a male relative as a young innocent vulnerable child? I believe we have something in common--in addition to love of good music

[@mikeatleveliv]

I'm not sure he ever made clear if it was a family member. I don't think it was, but could be wrong.

[@mesisson]

A bit disappointing. Thought he had a better handle on true spirituality, which he had touched on in the past. In Christ are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

[@edmundooliver7584]

don't think Christ is a rockin holy roller

[@jesssss12]

“Make sex” 😅😂😂

[@0nextlifemaybe]

An "opinion" which is factually incorrect is not a defensible or legitimate opinion, it is just an ignorant lie which deserves no respect. Mr. Santana's "old man yells at cloud" rant devalues the significance of his sharing about being abused. It's too bad he couldn't make the connection between his victimization and those his words intended to delegitimize.

[@edmundooliver7584]

no, it's no lie

[@0nextlifemaybe]

@@edmundooliver7584 Prove it.

[@edmundooliver7584]

you prove it.@@0nextlifemaybe

[@frankboyer1490]

You guys really put up this video after this cIown's transphobic rant at a recent show? What a disgrace.

[@whizbang7130]

😂😂😂😂

[@TheMisterGriswold]

His early music is awesome. Him, not so much.

[@bettyloureny7173]

Carlos Love You and Love Smooth and Maria, I come from Samba Pa ti to Ohe Como Va & Black Magic Women❤. Born a Man, Your A Man. (Male) Born A Woman, Your A Woman (Female) it's a FACT!!! Common Sense!!!