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Review: Santana — Blessings And Miracles
The unique sound of Carlos Santana’s guitar is legendary. He is one of these rare musicians who not only play their instrument skillfully but truly make it sing. Throughout his exceptional career, both as a solo artist and as the lead musician of his band, the Mexican-American virtuoso has touched generations of fans with soulful and vibrant music that makes you dance, laugh, cry, and fall in love in a single song. His band, Santana, was founded in 1966 and has been a pioneer of the Latin rock genre. Over five decades and 25 studio albums, they have popularized the genre around the world and have become one of the best-selling bands of all time. They won a record-tying eight Grammy Awards in one night for their Diamond-certified “Supernatural” album, and the band’s early line-up has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. With nothing left to prove, Santana have now released their 26th studio album, entitled “Blessings And Miracles”.
With a number of star-studded features, Santana have taken upon the mission to capture our ear and our heart once more. Mixing elements of pop to the Latin rock beats, Carlos Santana made this album a family affair. His wife Cindy Blackman Santana on drums, his son Salvador Santana on vocals and keyboard, and his daughter Stella Santana on lead vocals are among the recording artists who worked on “Blessings And Miracles”, proving…