Carlos Santana reflects on his Woodstock performance 50 years later

Musician Carlos Santana speaks to CNN's Poppy Harlow about his experience performing at Woodstock in 1969. #CNN #News

[@gemini3136]

Carlos Santana is at a whole different spiritual level. I agree, this is all one big illusion. People need to wake up from material possessions and realize that we as humans were meant for bigger and better things. Hate is temporary, Love is everlasting.

[@guitarman7573]

I agree

[@anabelacarrazedo1253]

So true. Thank you for putting my thoughts in words. 💛

[@goovialisticprofunks]

People need this and people need that. People are fucked and this world has gone to hell. Suffering is not an illusion. World peace is an illusion. Wish I was still naive.

[@heatherremlin8607]

Monk, are you a student of ACIM?

[@heatherremlin8607]

Marianne Williamson 2020!!! Nothing real can be threatened ♡

[@soljacobo8773]

Spiritually is not a subject everyone can understand. Santana clearly has a deeper understanding of the world.

[@Swnsasy]

Sol Jacobo Amen to that !!

[@shakeeyaclack7564]

Sol Jacobo I loved this so much. Some will never understand. Poppy definitely didn’t know what to do with him 😂

[@tinamcalister7524]

U couldn't have said it better

[@jaliscopow6814]

Sol Jacobo what a beautiful person he is

[@rjlchristie]

"Spiritually is not a subject everyone can understand." Nah. It's simply woo and deepities.

[@buzzbabyjesus]

"Soul Sacrifice" was one of the best performances I've seen from Woodstock.

[@davidharris8630]

It was the best. No question.

[@tommybewick]

The defining moment of Woodstock.

[@thetravelinsagittarian1316]

I love Carlos Santana's music/energy! He literally makes his guitar talk! 💞 I'm always a *Big Fan!* 🔥💞🔥💞🔥

[@suzanneberkey1114]

@@steventroy3923 I have seen 9 concerts with the fantastic Carlos. Waiting now on my 10th, hopefully soon.

[@jimchik]

She is so out of her league in this interview. Mr. Santana had her number from the first question.

[@domus2065]

Has no clue!

[@avinashraj9284]

But but ... What about your view on the immigration policies?

[@jacobscardino4330]

Avinash Raj 😂

[@ReservoirChickens]

What you see is the difference between someone who has taken psychedelics and someone who has not. She was ok though, didn’t feel like she was ever antagonizing him

[@hughsnyder891]

I think she was at least open to hear his perspective which I agree with. We are all human . All of these divisions are an illusion. When we were born we were given the gift of life . All of the divisions are taught to us . We need to move from fear to love . When you know your true self you know that the same energy that sustains you sustains everyone and everything . The Source Was Is and Will Be . We weren’t are and won’t be . While we are here we can get to know the Source which is inside of everyone . This is the ultimate purpose of life . Everything else is temporary. Our relationships our livelihood etc etc . Choose love over hate ,

[@jamesgroccia239]

My father was at Woodstock back in 1969. He was only 21 and had a bad trip. The highlight for him was Santana.

[@taylorbad]

Carlos Santana gave the right answers to the wrong questions. The reporter wasn't alive during Woddstock, and in spite of whatever skills she has in her professions, she didn't have the gravitas to interview an artist like Santana.

[@guitarman7573]

Very true

[@alexbaum2204]

Oh, she was about as far out of her league as she could have been. What answer did she really expect from this man?! Clearly had no idea. You are asking about borders and immigration with a man who has evolved so far beyond that crap. I’m so glad he stuck to his guns. While I found it almost insulting that she thought she could pressure out some fake soundbite from this gem of a human being, I found it immensely refreshing to see someone who wouldn’t play their game and who represented my personal views on the matter for once. Love this man.

[@balisuncocoyt]

@@alexbaum2204 I'm with ya brother 100%. He was so much in his element just being himself and talking from the heart ... yeah, he is a true light-filled being and I'm with him!

[@marym6260]

So much love and respect for this man❤️ this illusion will pass ❤️

[@nVizhonTeam]

The heart is the passport and love is the currency..spoken like a true spirit. We're blessed to have Carlos as a fixture in Marin county where I live. Easy to engage with when you meet him, he's an extraordinary being both musically and spiritually.

[@karendoney9144]

I wish all communities in this country had many more people like Carlos. IMAGINE the affect.

[@Research0digo]

He never used to be a new-ager though. I remember he & his bro George, down in El Centro where we used to live. You had to drive to San Diego to buy guitar strings. :)

[@RichardvanderVeen]

A beautiful mind. Thank you Carlos

[@SteelyTom92]

R vdV a beautiful heart, soul and mind yes. And an amazing musician 🎸🔥

[@RichardvanderVeen]

@@SteelyTom92 totally agree Tom. Amazing music. Can watch his Woodstock performance over and over again.

[@jsmcguireIII]

Carlos is a National Treasure. BAY AREA LOVE. Haters only hurt themselves. ONE LOVE - ONE LIFE.

[@mantis10_surf85]

timber_beast, A bunch of drug addicted losers

[@rv8766]

wow i am a fan.. but hes fukn loony.. no answer to immigration.. just hippy talk.. meanwhile his san francisco is a stuck up capitilist over priced shithole.. and he has a mansion with walls and locks and has armed security at his shows.. and charges people to get in.. why not just play for free carlos? why have auditorium border walls carlos? why be a capitilist? hypocrite (eyeroll) .

[@stevenrivers8386]

Brian Barton Wtf. This was the 60s when that shit was very very very popular. Is he doing it now. No. Why are you going to bash a musician because he got high on mescaline 50 years ago at a concert. Jeez.

[@TheGlass50]

timber_beast THE BAY ALL DAY! Carlos is where we have to get to.. I’m already there. We still trippin’ off of borders and skin pigmentation. It’s so silly. I’m not falling for the okie doke. ONE PLANET, ONE LOVE💙

[@californiamade5608]

Captain Diggler stfu you pierce of shit San Francisco is still a beautiful city. Quit being brainwashed by media

[@A_Pa-Plainjane]

Good on You, Carlos, thank you for all the extraordinary music you have shared with us. And also thank you for your vision and your humility. god bless your soul.

[@guitarman7573]

That's proper

[@michaeldennistooley4271]

One of the greatest guitar players of all-time and an even better human being of humanity. PS Santana is the best selling Hispanic music act in America history so far ☮️

[@kap8608]

These trolls complain about how liberals have time to protest but they spend the day in a basement

[@Diddy_Doodat]

What does that have to do with Carlos Santana? Btw...fix your grammar. It's *“These trolls.”*

[@kap8608]

@@Diddy_Doodat exactly... that's my point.. if you guys don't like cnn why you guys spend time commenting here.. at least they dont disable the comments section.. and yes you guys are trolling in a Carlos Santana interview... that's not "fake news"

[@Diddy_Doodat]

@@kap8608 What do you mean "you guys?" I'm not a troll nor do I support Trump.

[@kap8608]

@@Diddy_Doodat that's how you guys support him going to the opposite site to make fun of them... that's not how you guys can win new supporters

[@Diddy_Doodat]

@@kap8608 Again, what do you mean *“you guys?!”* I don't fucking support Trump you STUPID fuck. I don't like that orange bastard and hope he ends up in jail. Can your dumbass read?

[@Alejandro-vk2mw]

Amazing human being! He's a man ahead of his times trying to wake up humanity. 🙏

[@conordunne2460]

The interviewer was very uncomfortable with him. That's on her. Hes just spitting facts

[@ip5799]

Conor Dunne that’s american tv for you

[@RDnAC]

He shocked the $#!+ outta her. You wanna understand Woodstock? That’s it in a nutshell - Carlos Santana is the embodiment of the Woodstock Spirit.

[@andyjones3972]

that white woman had the hairs of her p..sy raised in anger when he said that

[@m.e.3003]

What a legend 🤘✌

[@TheDCGuitar13]

I can’t believe he had to face 150,000 faces only 3 hours into a trip and didn’t lose it. That in itself is legendary. Those who know.☠️☠️☠️

[@stevenrivers8386]

TheDCGuitar13 Actually around 450,000-500,000 faces lol. Yup. Crazy skills.

[@TheDCGuitar13]

Steven Rivers that’s mad will power, that’s what that is lol

[@gideonfifty6104]

Sounds like he lost it now

[@ripplewaters388]

Had the pleasure of seeing him perform with Eric Clapton in 1975 for my 18th Birthday in Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver,B.C.,Canada. He is so amazing and when he said rewind your mind to "89" , what a powerful statement! We are people of this earth and as such, we should be able to go wherever we want! All the money wasted on walls could be put to a much better use fixing existing infrastructure,health and social problems. Bring your soldiers home, and fix your countries! I love that he is going back to Woodstock. I just watched the Netflix version of it last night, and my heart was filled with love.....for Max Yasgur for the use of his property, all the musicians who performed, the men and women who worked so hard to make it happen. All the peaceful happy people who came together in love. That's how the world should be! I have a special place in my heart for first peoples whatever their nationality! Peace and Love to all the peace loving people of the world! Hopefully the rest will figure it out while there is still time! PEACE & LOVE!!!!!!!!!

[@guitarman7573]

Love it!💓

[@guardianalways5239]

We make our own realities to a certain point. Carlos is right. People feed us junk so we live on junk. We need to resist evil. Putting kids in cages and separating families is as evil as it was in the Hitler era. People feel hopeless about Trump, but never lose hope. Its precious. As long as we comment the truth gets out. Trump lives in lies and depends on people to fall for them. Resist.

[@doldav]

Santana woke as hell. Whole world needa be like this brotha

[@cindij4127]

Such an amazing person and artist, I agree 100% "we are all the same people"💞, love you Santana!!!

[@robfullone1071]

This man speaks the truth. What a powerful statement of unity and love. Peace.

[@Tessmage_Tessera]

His comments about immigration were spot on. We are one species -- living on one planet. One day, there won't even be any such things as separate nations anymore... it's inevitable.

[@guitarman7573]

True!

[@guitarman7573]

@Cute Little Suzie We don't know... why don't you tell us?

[@Swnsasy]

I LOVE YOU CARLOS SANTANA!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Oh man with Rob Thomas too! Love this man to this day!! One of these best guitar players! Said like a true man of love and truth!!

[@bf3515]

Wolf Slayer shut the F...Up! Stay in ur lane wimp!!!

[@AL-ih5mm]

Just saw him in concert and we were blown away, he is a true master musician...👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@dragony1640]

Haha I Saw Carlos Santana many times!.. Rock & Roll Legend

[@Swnsasy]

Department of DePence Abso- freaking -lutely!

[@dub2459]

He really put Latinos on the map, he's equally as influential as a Jimi Hendrix or Bob Marley...a true legend

[@stoneyll]

Carlos Santana for President 2020~!

[@tomkassu5697]

Carlos Santana's vision is 100 years ahead of the woman's. It's almost SF, but the reality now is fiction to him.

[@notsure6187]

tomo suya I hope it's even 1,000 years ahead of time. his vision seems unlikely in this world but I hope it happens.

[@thegreatchain7112]

Cippolina was a million times better

[@bobloblaw8099]

What a beautiful old soul... Thank you Carlos, every time I see and hear you , I learn something new.... Your passion for life always reflects your passion for music... I am enriched by the experience every time........

[@bjarkhamarhjelmtoki]

Smooth, reflection of your light 👌

[@JM-zt9ip]

And his plastic surgeon.

[@johnthomas2587]

Tried to blow her mind, but not enough to be blown.

[@floyddewd]

Very true!

[@heatherremlin8607]

Didn't seem like that was to hard to do ... lol

[@MrMisterChiliPepper88]

Santana is the man love his music saw his concert 2 weeks ago mind blowing experience especially for the first time in VA Carlos has a great mind peace and love to all

[@darlulittledeer3738]

impeccable integrity. Amazing concept. Thank you CS.

[@DeTuks]

It's nice to see I'm not the only one that thinks the lyric of Imagine (John Lennon) is not a fantasy, it is posible.

[@guardianalways5239]

When I first heard Imagine I was angry at the part 'no religion too' Then I Iearned that trying to make everybody go down the same path, the true faith business, was trapping people. People use faith as a means to control people. All the way up to cults. When I was in college the scientologists were recruiting and I knew they were a cult. So I went in and answered every question in an upbeat manner grin. The guy looked like I just broke his favorite toy. They want people who are rich and desperate and stupid. Sadly Tom Cruise's ego has him trapped. He's a god. They consider him one. The only thing godlike about Tom is his salary and his name that brings the easily led people in. John was my favorite beatle then activist. I cried like hell when he left us. Imagine was a horn to wake us all up. You may say I'm a dreamer.....

[@catalinacurio]

Time for another Woodstock America! 🌹

[@ginadelsasso288]

Its time....we need to have it somewhere in like Kansas or Nebraska though. Somewhere in the middle of the country with a lot more open space. Not a woodstock remake but something completely new to join this nation back together after being ripped apart the last 3 years.

[@ginadelsasso288]

We could call it "the american reunion"

[@jgroovy1973]

They tried that. It was commercial and contrived. There was ONE Woodstock.

[@Tessmage_Tessera]

@donald curry That was the great thing about Woodstock in '69... they decided to make it a totally free concert, once they saw how many people showed up. It cost the promoters a fortune... but fortunately, they made their money back when they released the Woodstock movie a year later. That concert was a one of a kind event.

[@guardianalways5239]

@donald curry here's a woo woo rock and roll in my soul idea. Bring your own water. Deep, huh? Grin

[@deannahallmarkrodriguez4152]

Wow beautiful interview. I have not been in to Santana during my life but gained a love and appreciation for Carlos listening to this.

[@JM-zt9ip]

He could put his money where his mouth is and have a free concert with his celebrity musician buddies.

[@deannahallmarkrodriguez4152]

Was there something in the video that mentioned needing money for? He is an activist so do you know that he isn’t donating money for good causes?

[@interstategar]

Carlos is way way ahead of the times from now going back to the past of all human history. Humans have been fighting for power, mates, and natural resources since they came into this world, along with all animals. On another note, I saw Santana close up at the stage wooden fence standing on my toes, at Woodstock '69. The band was tight and the music so good the hairs on the back of my neck stood up and I was perfectly straight. Actually that set was one of the best times of my life. I had no clue it would be become such a historical event in music history

[@Pat4HUMANITY]

A great musician and a great man. Does anyone expect one of the survivors of the greatest event of its kind in history to speak any differently? He remains true to that special moment in the saga of our species in which he took part.

[@nativelatinosfooktrump5348]

🐥Carlos Santana was on acid when he was performing at Woodstock

[@stoneyll]

Thats a true story~!

[@heatherremlin8607]

Are you asking a question or just repeating what he just told everyone?

[@marcoabreo6506]

Duh

[@alexcastro7339]

WRONG..... It was mescaline. Given to him by Jerry Garcia

[@Icebergwallst]

Alex Castro That’s still acid, same as LSD and blotter, purple haze, etc. etc. and bow...

[@BillLowenburg]

Right on Carlos. Thanks for all the music.

[@CarlosReyes-sk1zs]

CARLOS IS A BEAUTIFUL SOUL. WHAT A GREAT SPIRIT.

[@albuch520]

Soul sacrifice

[@TheBennychin]

What an amazing man! I agree with his views 100%. We need to let go of this horrible system and embrace love, understanding, acceptance, freedom and peace. I wasn't able to make Woodstock 50, but luckily I was able to see Santana this summer! Amazing show! Carlos is an amazing guy and the band put off some really good vibes and energy! Fantastic experience!

[@pabloalvez915]

Santana is Guitar God Much Love

[@GrungeRock420]

Santanas performance at Woodstock 50 at Bethel woods was amazing... Carlos performed better than most people can in their 20s god bless this man

[@valleyboy485]

Carlos Santana! Bless your heart xxxx

[@CreatureFeature666]

Moonflower is such a badass album. Good shot of Graham Lear at the beginning. Great players, great music!

[@brittanybanaska6945]

He is so spot on what a beautiful soul! ❤️😍

[@fil79]

Carlos is always hip! Great musician!

[@suzanneberkey1114]

I truly love his insights. We are all one body of this planet. Lets take care of each other properly. Thank you Carlos. I love you !

[@carlosfigueroa790]

Cheers!!! from Central America! Guattemmala City. The world is our true home!!

[@lpthib]

Amen! I feel everything he says!!! ❤️🙏❤️🙏

[@jaliscopow6814]

A world 🌎 with out borders your are beautiful Santana !!!

[@billykeith9766]

Where is Fredo

[@tatialo37]

Went to a couple of his concerts!!!! Greatest high ever! Good music and great weed!!!

[@tinameadows9946]

A big fan of Carlos. He seems so humble. Also we are the same age. God bless u Carlos. With 💘 and Peace.

[@marciawalden]

Stay precious. ☺️

[@drperkyreal4686]

Just saw him 2 days ago. He was really good

[@bluewendigo672]

60s the MAGIC TIMES....than Never could be Back.

[@chantelhuman7401]

What a legend!

[@scottthesportsguy]

I love Carlos, he has the right attitude about what it means to be a human instead of all this other garbage, just look at the other comments here, wow some ppl are just ridiculous. CNN exposes Drumpf as a senile old man who doesn't know what he's doing nightly and his supporters just ignore it. Don't worry he'll be gone soon enough and we can go back to being a real country of Love and Respect.

[@guitarman7573]

Yes

[@Rayhardy897]

Protect Santana at all costs It’s a real treasure of humanity ✌🏻🙏👏

[@terrigrant5347]

I pray that Carlos' words and demeanor help us to see that a whole new paradigm is possible.

[@TheMichael264]

Eterno Leyenda Inmortal...siempre vigente...el mas grande..THE ONE.. viva! Carlos Santana! 🙏🎶☮🕊❤

[@willwright2099]

Righ† on Santana! Some of us do understand the world you're speaking of. This is the illusion. The world you just spoke of is the promise!

[@fredintoronto]

Love your vision Carlos. I don't believe that our generation will live to see it but a revolution of upheaval is imminent in a future generation.

[@guitarman7573]

True

[@floyddewd]

FredinToronto , the revolution is happening in the USA now... those living in uncertainty are fearful of the amazing change, while those who are welcoming the change are certain that there is a better way than "living" butt naked in a fetal position on a cold floor with a boot on their throat...

[@papibahal.]

SEEN THIS MAN IN CONCERT TWICE NOW AND EACH TIME HE WAS BRILLIANT. IN THE EARLY 70’S AND IN 2001. A TRU PIONEER!!

[@TheYavy]

Damnn golden years of music

[@rebeccalynn3092]

" ... rewind your mind ..." What a beautiful concept. As a Russian American, I can truly appreciate that. "We can become one family"

[@sharonklinger912]

One of the best performances at Woodstock!!

[@TIGERZY2K]

Enter the legendary guitarist from Mexico Carlos Pablo Santana one of the few Woodstock festival performers who are still alive.

[@matthewobrien534]

Wonderfully articulate and spiritual. As far as his superlative musicianship and songwriting ability goes, it would take a couple of hours to describe!!!

[@thegreatchain7112]

Yeah like the CIA Tavistock satanic pied pipers Laurel canyon ? Jim Morrison's daddy admiral George Steven Morrison started the Vietnam war with the gulf of Tonkin LIES 😠 Zappa's daddy chemical weapons engineering 😠 csn military war families ! Santana's mansions ?😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Go vote for Hillary's CANNABALS

[@ngkky]

I respect Carlos Santana because he worshiped the two legendary figures of the 1960s and 70s who fought against the American establishment and became inspirations to their people, Bruce Lee and Muhammad Ali.

[@ngkky]

They will forever be remembered and loved worldwide by hundreds of millions of people. You will live and die and no one will give a fuck about your meaningless life.

[@Dethomoth]

2 completely different generations of people right here, experiencing is on thing but she has nothing but notes and facts to go off of

[@StarTexaspets]

Speaking truth

[@kevinwatts6763]

Love is the answer and Carlos is a messenger of love

[@wesleygonzales2049]

We all shine on, Carlos.

[@waynelynch3862]

HENDRIX, SANTANA, ALVIN LEE.. we may be old...but we had the BEST MUSIC

[@Jurico_Noes]

Carlos Santana just graced me with wisdom an illusion man fuck so deep

[@heatherremlin8607]

Carlos Santana!!! I was blessed to be a child of the 60's ... introduced to the most incredible bands, EVER! Back when music had a story behind each song ... you could sing along to each word because you understood them! Carlos is a course student! He understands, he gets it! I'm thinking he supports Marianne Williamson!? Hope so;)

[@phillip_iv_planetking6354]

The bots posting on this video is extremely alarming.

[@jsmcguireIII]

post "fredo" - earn a shiny ruble.

[@dub2459]

Yes I am a robot, I am here to take over the comment section, you will all serve me.

[@rv8766]

wow i am a fan.. but hes fukn loony.. no answer to immigration.. just hippy talk.. meanwhile his san francisco is a stuck up capitilist over priced shithole.. and he has a mansion with walls and locks and has armed security at his shows.. and charges people to get in.. why not just play for free carlos? why have auditorium border walls carlos? why be a capitilist? hypocrite (eyeroll) ..

[@alexcastro7339]

Me strong....like Russian bot

[@alexcastro7339]

@@rv8766 Hey, it was nice to think for 3 days back in 1969 the world was gonna change... It was nice while it lasted. Like a good dream. But then you wake up.

[@guitarman7573]

Santana!! I want to live in his world!❤️🌎

[@jimmycastro2293]

The 1 & only Carlos Santana, from the Misión District, San Francisco, Cali!

[@guardianalways5239]

My wife loves his shoes grin

[@waynebeeberger3579]

what is in the music and sounds which we all want to hear and feel in hope for the fearless of our young to become alive and thrive

[@checkoayala]

Good to hear you Carlos

[@cicprods]

Great message Carlos. Hopefully this young lady’s heart will be open cause she thinks your unrealistic. She was born into s world where ppl who look like her rule.

[@dtlegacy2495]

Words of wisdom. Thank you.

[@edilsonricardodoamaralgour9187]

Carlos Santana 👏🏾🤙🏾🔝👍🏾Meu ídolo de juventude 👍🏾👏🏾😀👌🏾

[@theopinion9452]

I love Carlos's rendition of "When my guitar gently weeps" with India Arie...damn!!

[@docmoto6477]

Truly a beautiful human being, love his vibe.

[@JM-zt9ip]

He lives in a gated mansion with guard dogs. Hypocrite.

[@Tubbs777]

Dude this is crazy I just finish watching the wood stock documentary on Netflix with my dad not even a minute later I go on KZbin and then this is on CNN lmaooo

[@bonanzatime]

...And it's the 50th anniversary today! it's like, Wow Man! This Must Be Heaven!!

[@Tubbs777]

bonanzatime I had no idea lol

[@guardianalways5239]

There's a name for that. Synchronicity.

[@mikekristin7201]

It's sad that it makes me feel so good to hear someone speak with logic and goodness in their heart. This is the message that needs to be broadcasted to the masses not who hates who. Carlos has got it right on the money fear doesn't work and we're all the same people

[@nickwancho]

soul sacrifice he said he was tripping so hard and his guitar neck was a snake and he was just trying to make it all work out. fucking killed it.

[@judyannlemay618]

What a Friggin Musical GOD!! Thank you Carlos Santana for Your AMAZING~INCREDIBLE MUSICAL ODESEY ;] GOD BLESS YOU Sir

[@Godisgreaterthanall]

YES!!! Amen Carlos!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@WarriorMigs24]

Thank you Santana

[@wattsup1004]

Many were conceived under the spell of his music.

[@jamesbogtrotter3544]

Why do they always bring politics into what could’ve been a great interview about history?

[@guardianalways5239]

He is talking about politics

[@stevenrivers8386]

Guardian Commander No. She clearly clearly kept baiting him. She just wanted to hear the word trump out of his mouth, but he played it well and refrained.

[@JuanRomero-nm6hi]

I love it !!!!!! Carlos is absolutely correct ! If you read this and understand what he’s saying you know we need to speak out more. Our voices have power and Woodstock was more than anything else, loud. Don’t be angry don’t, yell over others. Be firm and direct, coordinated and true- be Carlos high as balls on that stage and compose yourself in front of us who say we’re wrong.

[@mcfreeagent]

exactafuckingmundo!!!! truth