Viva Santana!
Carlos Santana · 1988
143 min · 30 tracks · rock music · music of Latin America
A vibrant fusion of rock and Latin rhythms that showcases Santana's virtuosic guitar work and soulful melodies.
Why this album works
'Viva Santana!' is significant for its dual impact on both the music industry and Santana's legacy, featuring some of his most beloved tracks like 'Black Magic Woman' and 'Oye Como Va.' The album not only reached commercial success but also contributed to the resurgence of interest in Latin rock during the late '80s, influencing a generation of musicians who blended genres.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with vibrant peaks soulful melodies for celebration for extended gatherings
- Context
- Released in 1988, 'Viva Santana!' is a comprehensive live album that captures Carlos Santana's extensive career as he celebrated nearly two decades since his breakthrough at Woodstock in 1969. This album came after the commercial success of his albums in the late '70s and early '80s, marking a moment of both reflection and reinvigoration for Santana as he re-engaged with his roots while appealing to new audiences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cristian Sainz Valdés Castro· El Tri· Gloria Trevi· Ana Gabriel· Roxette· David Bowie· Thalía· Mylène Farmer
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Everybody’s Everything 3:31
- 2 Black Magic Woman / Gypsy Queen Standout 5:21
- 3 Guajira 5:38
- 4 Jungle Strut 5:30
- 5 Jingo 4:14
- 6 Ballin’ 6:26
- 7 Bambara 1:27
- 8 Ángel negro 4:13
- 9 Incident at Neshabur 5:31
- 10 Just Let the Music Speak 4:39
- 11 Super Boogie / Hong Kong Blues 12:26
- 12 Song of the Wind 5:02
- 13 Abi Cama 1:49
- 14 Vilato 0:44
- 15 Paris Finale 3:36
Disc 2
- 1 Brotherhood 4:21
- 2 Open Invitation 6:21
- 3 Aqua Marine 6:47
- 4 Dance Sister Dance (Baila mi hermana) 6:38
- 5 Europa (Earth’s Cry, Heaven’s Smile) 7:11
- 6 Peraza I 2:41
- 7 She’s Not There 4:21
- 8 Bambele 2:50
- 9 Evil Ways 3:54
- 10 Daughter of the Night 4:50
- 11 Peraza II 1:25
- 12 Black Magic Woman / Gypsy Queen (live Montreal) 6:24
- 13 Oye como va Standout 4:13
- 14 Persuasion 2:51
- 15 Soul Sacrifice Standout 8:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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