Havana Moon cover

Havana Moon

Carlos Santana · 1983

46 min · 11 tracks · rock music · music of Latin America

A fusion of Latin rhythms and rock guitar that evokes vibrant, sun-soaked landscapes and deep emotional connections.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady flow with vibrant energy
  • sun-soaked soundscapes for relaxation
  • evocative melodies for emotional connection
  • engaging rhythms for social gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification tracks
  • prefer standalone hits over cohesion

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Havana Moon' was released in 1983, Carlos Santana had already established himself as a leading figure in rock music, particularly with his earlier successes such as 'Abraxas' and 'Santana III'. This album marked a phase of exploration into Latin music influences while maintaining his signature guitar sound, following his resurgence in popularity after the late '70s.
Stylistic neighbors
Los Lobos· Tito Puente· Maná

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Watch Your Step 4:00
  • 2 Lightnin’ 3:51
  • 3 Who Do You Love 2:55
  • 4 Mudbone 5:52
  • 5 One With You 5:21
  • 6 Ecuador 1:11
  • 7 Tales of Kilimanjaro 4:51
  • 8 Havana Moon 4:09
  • 9 Daughter of the Night 4:19
  • 10 They All Went to Mexico 4:51
  • 11 Vereda Tropical 4:58

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata