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Moonflower

Santana · 1977

87 min · 16 tracks · Latin rock

A vibrant fusion of Latin rhythms and rock energy, blending intricate guitar work with infectious grooves.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • energetic rhythmic explorations
  • atmospheric background focus
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 1, 1977, 'Moonflower' came at a pivotal moment in Santana's career as a follow-up to their successful album 'Amigos' from 1976. The band was experiencing artistic growth, experimenting with their sound while solidifying their place in the Latin rock genre during the late 1970s.
Stylistic neighbors
Carlos Vives· Los Lobos· Javier Solís

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Dawn / Go Within 2:44
  • 2 Carnaval 2:17
  • 3 Let the Children Play 2:37
  • 4 Jugando 2:09
  • 5 I’ll Be Waiting 5:20
  • 6 Zulu 3:25
  • 7 Bahía 1:37
  • 8 Black Magic Woman / Gypsy Queen 6:32
  • 9 Dance Sister Dance (Baila mi hermana) 7:45
  • 10 Europa (Earth’s Cry Heaven’s Smile) 6:07

Disc 2

  • 1 She’s Not There 4:08
  • 2 Flor D’Luna (Moonflower) 5:01
  • 3 Soul Sacrifice / Head, Hands & Feet (Drum Solo) 14:01
  • 4 El Morocco 5:05
  • 5 Transcendance 5:13
  • 6 Savor / Toussaint L’Overture 12:56

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