Viva Santana!
Carlos Santana · 1988
143 min · 30 tracks · rock music
A vibrant celebration of Latin rock, merging Santana's signature guitar with rich percussion and soulful melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Black Magic Woman / Gypsy Queen — This track exemplifies Santana's fusion of rock and Latin rhythms, showcasing his iconic guitar work alongside captivating melodies from diverse influences.
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Europa (Earth’s Cry, Heaven’s Smile) — An instrumental masterpiece that highlights Santana's emotive guitar playing, evoking a sense of longing and beauty that defines his style.
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Oye como va — This rendition of a classic tune demonstrates Santana's ability to blend infectious grooves with fiery guitar solos, making it a danceable anthem.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with vibrant peaks
- soulful melodies for celebration
- for extended gatherings
- immersive guitar solos throughout
- danceable rhythms that energize
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Viva Santana!' was released in 1988, Carlos Santana was already an established icon, having gained fame in the late 1960s with hits like 'Black Magic Woman'. This album serves as a retrospective compilation showcasing his influential career while also bringing new energy to his classic tracks. It was released during a period when Santana was reconnecting with both his roots and a broader audience after years of experimentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Los Lobos· Tito Puente· Maná
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 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 4:13
- 14 Persuasion 2:51
- 15 Soul Sacrifice 8:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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