Abraxas — originally released Sept. 23, 1970 — was a game changer.. Santana's second album refined the raw, Afro-centric energy of its debut, released just one year before, into a cohesive set ...

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Rewind album: 'Abraxas' by Santana. There isn't much doubt as to who the world's most famous Mexican musician is - even if he has been a naturalised US citizen since 1965. Reading Time: 2 minutes.

Santana's second and biggest-selling album, 'Abraxas,' featured 'Black Magic Woman,' 'Oye Como Va' and 'Samba Pa Ti.' Skip to main content Skip to site footer Trending: ...

PRS has launched special limited edition version of its Carlos Santana signature guitar to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Santana’s classic sophomore album, Abraxas. Limited to 1,000 units ...

Rolie still fondly remembered the first time Carlos Santana, the group’s sole guitarist at the time, played him the parts to Abraxas’ nearly five-minute-long instrumental, Samba Pa Ti. “Carlos came to ...

Latin-music legend Tito Puente wrote and recorded "Oye Coma Va" in 1963, but it's Santana's souped-up version from their second album, Abraxas, that most people know. Santana actually stick pretty ...

"Evil Ways," from their debut album, soared into the Top 10, and a year later, Santana's second album, "Abraxas," hit number one. However, Santana told Mason he did not enjoy the fame.

Santana’s follow-up album Abraxas found them tailoring their instrumental excursions to a more song-oriented approach, which is how they mostly proceeded from there.