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How did acclaimed drummer Cindy Blackman Santana react when her husband and musical partner, guitar legend Carlos Santana, first suggested she make an album featuring her singing?“I was like:… ...
Cindy Blackman Santana steps out from being strictly behind the drummer's stool on an expansive solo record. ... Cindy Blackman Santana expected to spend the summer of 2020 on the road.
Santana drummer Michael Shrieve and Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid give us the view behind the drum kit and illustrate the scope of the record's influence. Accessibility links.
Drummer virtuoso Cindy Blackman Santana shares her passion for percussion starting from a young age, how Las Vegas has impacted her career, and how she’s continuing to evolve her music by singing!
Drummer Cindy Blackman Santana performs with jazz musicians at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group) ...
Carlos Santana, his virtuoso drummer (and wife) Cindy Blackman Santana and the two main surviving members of the legendary Isley Brothers, Ron and Ernie, collaborate on the new album Power of Peace.
Calos’ wife, Santana drummer Cindy Blackman Santana, also contributed to the track. The song was co-written by Carlos, DMC, and Narada Michael Walden, the latter of whom also co-produced the tune.
A new Carlos Santana photo book titled 'Love, Devotion, Surrender' will feature rare images, interviews with some of the guitar legend’s famous collaborators, and more.
Carlos Santana on his guitar sound: “I just close my eyes and feel my gut and my heart and make ugly faces. ... (and Santana drummer) Cindy Blackman Santana. She’s amazing!