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Lotus

Santana · 1974

118 min · 22 tracks · Latin rock

A vibrant fusion of Latin rhythms and rock energy, driven by Santana’s iconic guitar work and improvisational spirit.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • layered, dense sonic textures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1974, 'Lotus' showcases Santana's artistic peak following the commercial success of 'Abraxas' and 'Santana III'. This live album captures their dynamic performances during a pivotal time when the band was solidifying its identity as a leader in Latin rock.
Stylistic neighbors
Carlos Vives· Los Lobos· Javier Solís

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Going Home 3:32
  • 2 A‐1 Funk 3:12
  • 3 Every Step of the Way 11:30
  • 4 Black Magic Woman 3:38
  • 5 Gypsy Queen 3:57
  • 6 Oye como va 5:46
  • 7 Yours Is the Light 5:30
  • 8 Batuka 0:54
  • 9 Xibaba (She‐Ba‐Ba) 4:12
  • 10 Stone Flower (introduction) 1:13
  • 11 Waiting 4:13
  • 12 Castillos de Arena, Part 1 (Sand Castle) 2:51
  • 13 Free Angela 4:26
  • 14 Samba de Sausalito 4:01

Disc 2

  • 1 Mantra 7:17
  • 2 Kyoto (drum solo) 9:57
  • 3 Castillos de Arena, Part 2 (Sand Castle) 1:12
  • 4 Incident at Neshabur 15:56
  • 5 Se a cabo 5:38
  • 6 Samba pa ti 8:55
  • 7 Mr. Udo 3:06
  • 8 Toussaint L’Overture 7:39

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