Carlos Santana

Carlos Santana

Acting
Born 1947-07-20Autlán de Navarro (México)

Biography

Carlos Santana (born as Carlos Humberto Santana Barragán; 20 July 1947 in Autlán de Navarro, Jalisco, México) is a Mexican rock guitarist. He became famous in the late 1960s and early 1970s with his band, Santana, which pioneered rock, salsa and jazz fusion. The band's sound featured his melodic, blues-based guitar lines set against Latin and African rhythms. Santana continued to work in these forms over the following decades. He experienced a resurgence of popularity and critical acclaim in the late 1990s. In 2003, Rolling Stone magazine listed Santana at number 15 on their list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. He has won 10 Grammy Awards and 3 Latin Grammy Awards. Santana has was an avenue named after him as well as a statue of a guitar in the city where he was born (born in Autlán de Navarro, Jalisco, México) to honour him. The family moved from there to Tijuana In La Calonia Libertad, the city on Mexico's border with California, and then San Francisco, USA. Carlos stayed in Tijuana but joined his family in San Francisco later and graduated from James Lick Middle School and Mission High School there. Most of his musical career has been spent with Santana, the band he formed in San Francisco in 1967. His music underwent large changes in 1973 when he was introduced to the spiritual leader Sri Chinmoy, by fellow guitarist "Mahavishnu" John McLaughlin. After this he adopted the title "Devadip" which he still uses. In 1998 he formed the Milagro Foundation along with his wife Deborah, which supports disadvantaged children. Later Carlos and Deborah divorced, but the Milagro Foundation is still alive and well. Other huge influences of Carlos Santana are both Miles Davis (with whom he maintained a big personal connection), and John Coltrane, who unfortunately passed away in 1967.

Movies (86)

Santana: Greatest Hits - Live at Montreux 2011
7.8

Santana: Greatest Hits - Live at Montreux 2011

2011Movie7.8
Woodstock
7.6

Woodstock

1970Movie7.6
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool
7.1

Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool

2019Movie7.1
Live Aid
7.9

Live Aid

1985Movie7.9
A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music
5.0

A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music

2025Movie5.0
Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration
7.0

Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration

2000Movie7.0
Santana
7.0

Santana

1974Movie7.0
Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation
7.3

Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation

2019Movie7.3
Chasing Trane
7.3

Chasing Trane

2017Movie7.3
Santana Live at Hammersmith Odeon, December 15th, 1976

Santana Live at Hammersmith Odeon, December 15th, 1976

1977Movie
Miles Davis: Kind of Blue
3.8

Miles Davis: Kind of Blue

2008Movie3.8
Live Eighties

Live Eighties

2004Movie
A Song for Cesar: Beware a Movement That Sings

A Song for Cesar: Beware a Movement That Sings

2021Movie
Santana: East Berlin 1987

Santana: East Berlin 1987

1987Movie
Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival 2023
8.0

Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival 2023

2024Movie8.0
The Torch
8.0

The Torch

2022Movie8.0
Korla
7.0

Korla

2015Movie7.0
Rock Prophecies
4.2

Rock Prophecies

2009Movie4.2
Santana - Live in Tokyo Supernatural Tour

Santana - Live in Tokyo Supernatural Tour

2000Movie
Bobby Parker: Live at Montreux 2004

Bobby Parker: Live at Montreux 2004

2004Movie
All Access: Front Row. Backstage. Live!
7.0

All Access: Front Row. Backstage. Live!

2001Movie7.0
Carlos
7.1

Carlos

2023Movie7.1
McEnroe
6.2

McEnroe

2022Movie6.2
Santana

Santana

2003Movie
Santana - Montreux Jazz Festival 2015
8.0

Santana - Montreux Jazz Festival 2015

2015Movie8.0
Last Days at the Fillmore
7.0

Last Days at the Fillmore

1972Movie7.0
Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives
6.7

Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives

2017Movie6.7
Born In Chicago
5.7

Born In Chicago

2013Movie5.7
Herbie Hancock: Possibilities
5.9

Herbie Hancock: Possibilities

2006Movie5.9
Santana Live at Montreux 2011

Santana Live at Montreux 2011

2012Movie
They All Came Out to Montreux
7.0

They All Came Out to Montreux

2023Movie7.0
B.B. King: The Life of Riley
7.0

B.B. King: The Life of Riley

2012Movie7.0
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival
8.4

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival

2004Movie8.4
The World of Nat King Cole

The World of Nat King Cole

2004Movie
Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over
6.5

Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over

2021Movie6.5
Like a Rolling Stone: The Life & Times of Ben Fong-Torres
7.3

Like a Rolling Stone: The Life & Times of Ben Fong-Torres

2021Movie7.3
Trey Anastasio: Live at the Warfield

Trey Anastasio: Live at the Warfield

2004Movie
Salif Keita: World Music Portrait

Salif Keita: World Music Portrait

2004Movie
Ricky Martin: One Night Only
10.0

Ricky Martin: One Night Only

2000Movie10.0
Santana - Live at Tanglewood 1970
8.0

Santana - Live at Tanglewood 1970

1970Movie8.0
Clarence Gatemouth Brown: Live At Montreux 2004

Clarence Gatemouth Brown: Live At Montreux 2004

2008Movie
Woodstock: Untold Stories Revisited

Woodstock: Untold Stories Revisited

2014Movie
Santana Live at New Orleans Jazz Festival 2014
8.0

Santana Live at New Orleans Jazz Festival 2014

2014Movie8.0
Beware of Mr. Baker
7.5

Beware of Mr. Baker

2012Movie7.5
Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away
7.0

Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away

2021Movie7.0
Santana & McLaughlin: Invitation to Illumination - Live at Montreux
6.8

Santana & McLaughlin: Invitation to Illumination - Live at Montreux

2011Movie6.8
Santana: In Concert

Santana: In Concert

2005Movie
Prachtig 80: Volume 1

Prachtig 80: Volume 1

2003Movie
Stamping Ground
6.2

Stamping Ground

1971Movie6.2
Jeff Beck, Carlos Santana & Steve Lukather Live In Japan

Jeff Beck, Carlos Santana & Steve Lukather Live In Japan

Movie
Move Me Brightly - Celebrating Jerry Garcia's 70th Birthday
8.0

Move Me Brightly - Celebrating Jerry Garcia's 70th Birthday

2013Movie8.0
Soul to Soul
7.3

Soul to Soul

1971Movie7.3
Miles Electric - A Different Kind of Blue
7.0

Miles Electric - A Different Kind of Blue

2004Movie7.0
Blue Note - A Story of Modern Jazz
7.2

Blue Note - A Story of Modern Jazz

1997Movie7.2
Woodstock Diary
8.5

Woodstock Diary

1994Movie8.5
A Reggae Session
8.0

A Reggae Session

1988Movie8.0
Buddy Guy: Live At Montreux 2004

Buddy Guy: Live At Montreux 2004

2008Movie
Peter Green: Man of the World
6.0

Peter Green: Man of the World

2009Movie6.0
Larry presents: Best of The 80s

Larry presents: Best of The 80s

2004Movie
Santana - Rock in Rio

Santana - Rock in Rio

1991Movie
Tramaine Hawkins Live

Tramaine Hawkins Live

Movie
Woodstock: Untold Stories

Woodstock: Untold Stories

2009Movie
Santana: Down Under - Live in Australia

Santana: Down Under - Live in Australia

2016Movie
Jose Feliciano: Behind This Guitar
5.0

Jose Feliciano: Behind This Guitar

2022Movie5.0
Santana - Live Watsonville, CA.

Santana - Live Watsonville, CA.

1989Movie
Santana: Corazón Live from Mexico: Live It to Believe It
6.2

Santana: Corazón Live from Mexico: Live It to Believe It

2014Movie6.2
Santana IV - Live At The House of Blues, Las Vegas
8.4

Santana IV - Live At The House of Blues, Las Vegas

2016Movie8.4
Santana: Supernatural Live
7.0

Santana: Supernatural Live

2000Movie7.0
San Francisco Rock: A Night at the Family Dog
10.0

San Francisco Rock: A Night at the Family Dog

1970Movie10.0
Santana - Viva Santana!

Santana - Viva Santana!

2009Movie
Santana - Sacred Fire
8.5

Santana - Sacred Fire

1995Movie8.5
Movin' on Up: The Music and Message of Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions

Movin' on Up: The Music and Message of Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions

2008Movie
John Lee Hooker: The Boogie Man

John Lee Hooker: The Boogie Man

2019Movie
Santana: Hymns for Peace - Live at Montreux
7.0

Santana: Hymns for Peace - Live at Montreux

2004Movie7.0
Santana: Special Edition EP

Santana: Special Edition EP

2003Movie
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1976
7.0

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1976

1976Movie7.0
The Best of Musikladen: Vol. One
10.0

The Best of Musikladen: Vol. One

2001Movie10.0
Ed Sullivan's Rock 'N' Roll Classics: Rockin' the Sixties
10.0

Ed Sullivan's Rock 'N' Roll Classics: Rockin' the Sixties

2005Movie10.0
The Five Keys to Mastery
9.0

The Five Keys to Mastery

2005Movie9.0
John Lee Hooker - That's My Story
5.4

John Lee Hooker - That's My Story

2001Movie5.4
Got No Shoes, Got No Blues: the Texas International Pop Festival

Got No Shoes, Got No Blues: the Texas International Pop Festival

1969Movie
Heart & Santana - Concert for the Americas

Heart & Santana - Concert for the Americas

1982Movie
Carlos Santana and Wayne Shorter – Live at the Montreux Jazz Festival

Carlos Santana and Wayne Shorter – Live at the Montreux Jazz Festival

1988Movie
John Lee Hooker: Come and See About Me
6.8

John Lee Hooker: Come and See About Me

2004Movie6.8
Carlos Santana Presents: Blues at Montreux 2004
6.9

Carlos Santana Presents: Blues at Montreux 2004

2004Movie6.9
The Santana Story: Angels and Demons

The Santana Story: Angels and Demons

2011Movie

TV Shows (19)

Late Show with David Letterman
6.4

Late Show with David Letterman

1993Series6.4
Saturday Night Live
6.9

Saturday Night Live

1975Series6.9
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
5.4

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

1992Series5.4
CBS News Sunday Morning
6.8

CBS News Sunday Morning

1979Series6.8
PBS News Weekend
5.0

PBS News Weekend

2013Series5.0
Wetten, dass..?
5.6

Wetten, dass..?

1981Series5.6
The Oscars
7.0

The Oscars

1953Series7.0
Viña del Mar International Song Festival
4.7

Viña del Mar International Song Festival

1963Series4.7
Rockpalast
10.0

Rockpalast

1974Series10.0
American Music Awards
8.2

American Music Awards

1974Series8.2
Star Academy
5.7

Star Academy

2001Series5.7
Soundbreaking
7.8

Soundbreaking

2016Series7.8
ECHO-Verleihung

ECHO-Verleihung

1992Series
Latin Grammy Awards
7.0

Latin Grammy Awards

2000Series7.0
Monochrome: Black, White & Blue

Monochrome: Black, White & Blue

2017Series
Johnson and Knopfler's Music Legends
8.5

Johnson and Knopfler's Music Legends

2024Series8.5
Ultimate Albums

Ultimate Albums

2002Series
Rockpolitik
8.0

Rockpolitik

2005Series8.0
The Grammys
8.6

The Grammys

1959Series8.6