Latest Carlos Santana News
Woodstock Co-creator Michael Lang Dies Aged 77
Woodstock co-creator Michael Lang has died at the age of 77.The concert promoter - who organised the iconic music festival, which saw 32 popular music acts perform outside in sporadic rain in 1969 - sadly...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 10 January 2022
'Smooth' Hitmakers Carlos Santana And Rob Thomas Reunite On First Song In 22 Years
Carlos Santana and Rob Thomas have reunited on their first track together in 22 years.The Santana and Matchbox Twenty frontmen, respectively, last teamed up on the three-time Grammy-winning mega-hit 'Smooth' in 1999.And the pair are...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 20 August 2021
Carlos Santana Says His Comments About Beyonce Were "Taken Out Of Context"
Guitar legend Carlos Santana has sought to clarify his comments about Beyonce’s defeat to Adele at last weekend’s Grammy Awards, saying that his remark that Bey was “not a singer” was “regretfully taken out of...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 16 February 2017
Ron Isley Is 'Alive And Well' Following Death Hoax
The Isley Brothers star was recently the victim of an online death hoax, following social media gossip about his passing.A Facebook page titled "R.I.P. Ronald Isley" received over one million likes from concerned fans, who...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 15 March 2016
Santana Percussionist Raul Rekow Dead
The musician was part of Carlos Santana's group for 34 years from 1976 to 2013, and appeared on 16 Santana studio albums. Paying tribute to his friend and bandmate on Facebook.com, Santana...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 04 November 2015
Carlos Santana Victim Of Latest Death Hoax
The Black Magic Woman star, 68, became the latest victim of an Internet death hoax, when rumours of his demise started swirling around online. His rep Michael Jensen turned to newspaper USA...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 30 September 2015
Shakira And Gloria Estefan Team Up For We're All Mexican Song
The outspoken real estate mogul sparked controversy in June (15) when he launched his campaign for the White House and declared many Mexicans living in the U.S. are "rapists" and drug dealers who...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 10 September 2015
Songwriter Buddy Buie Dies At 74
Buie, real name Perry Buie, passed away on Saturday (18Jul15) in his native Alabama. He was best known as a songwriter, producer and manager for 1970s Southern rock band Atlanta Rhythm Section...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 20 July 2015
Fans Celebrate B.b. King At Hometown Music Festival
Around 3,000 fans of the blues legend gathered at the B.b. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center for the music event, which marked the first of its kind without King in attendance....
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 25 May 2015
Richie Sambora And Carlos Santana Pay Respects To B.b. King
The guitar great passed away on 14 May (15) after battling a diabetes-related illness, and on Saturday, his family and friends headed to Palm Mortuary chapel in Sin City to pay their respects...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 24 May 2015
George Harrison's Guitar Plucks $485,000 At Auction
The Fab Four may have once sung "Can't buy me love", but Friday's auction at the Hard Rock Cafe proved you can buy George Harrison's prized Maton Mastersound guitar - if you have almost half...
By Gary Roberts in Music / Festivals on 18 May 2015
Enrique Iglesias Is Second Biggest Victor At 2015 Latin Music Awards
Romeo Santos, commonly known as The King of Bachata, was not unpredictably the top winner at the 2015 Latin Music Awards, scooping ten separate accolades for his work as a musician and producer while Latino...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 01 May 2015
Carlos Santana And Roberto Carlos To Be Honoured At Billboard Latin Music Awards
Guitar legend Santana will be presented with the Spirit of Hope Award in recognition of his philanthropic and humanitarian efforts, while Brazilian singer/songwriter Carlos is set to receive the Billboard Lifetime Achievement Award...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 03 April 2015
Carlos Santana To Give Keynote Speech At Billboard Latin Music Conference
The guitar icon has been chosen to give a speech at the 26th annual event in Miami, Florida on 29 April (15). Santana will be part of a "Legends" question and answer...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 31 March 2015
Carlos Santana's Nephew Auditions For American Idol
Carlos Santana's nephew has been tipped for success on reality show American Idol after wowing judges Jennifer Lopez, Harry Connick, Jr. and Keith Urban with his audition in New Orleans, Louisiana.Adam Lasher sported a cast...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 23 January 2015
Carlos Santana Opens Up About Past Drug Use
Guitar icon Carlos Santana cringes whenever he watches his debut performance at the legendary Woodstock festival in 1969 because he was so high during the show.The Latin musician has opened up about his past drug...
By World Entertainment News Network in Music / Festivals on 04 November 2014
Pitbull To Perform With Carlos Santana At Latin Grammys
Latino superstars Pitbull and Carlos Santana are set to team up for an electric performance at the Latin Grammy Awards.The two stars' set at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on 20 November...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 30 October 2014
Sheila E: 'No One Knew About My Santana Romance'
Drummer Sheila E has opened up about her secret romance with guitar great Carlos Santana in her new memoir.Prince's longtime bandmate and former fiancee has written about her romances in new book The Beat of...
By World Entertainment News Network in Music / Festivals on 02 September 2014
Shakira To Perform At World Cup Closing Ceremony
Shakira will perform at the World Cup closing ceremony.The 'She Wolf' singer - who has 18-month-old son Milan with soccer star Gerard Pique - is ''thrilled'' to be performing 'La La La (Brazil 2014)' at...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 03 July 2014
Santana Regroups With Original Bandmates For New Album And Tour
Guitar great Carlos Santana has confirmed reports suggesting the original line-up of his namesake band has regrouped for a new album and tour.The Smooth hitmaker reveals Journey star Neal Schon, his former bandmate, has masterminded...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 27 May 2014
Carlos Santana Planning Anti-racism Concert
Guitar legend Carlos Santana is putting together a star-studded concert to fight racism and raise awareness of the problems facing black and Latino youngsters.The veteran Mexican musician is teaming up with crooner Harry Belafonte and...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 23 May 2014
Carlos Santana Eyeing Lady Gaga Collaboration
Guitar great Carlos Santana has set his sights on working with Lady Gaga after the pop superstar's father proposed they hit the studio together.The Maria Maria hitmaker, 66, recruited a slew of younger Latin artists...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 22 May 2014
It's That Time Of Year Again! New Orleans Jazz Festival Returns With Another Two Weekends Of Music Mythology
It's that time of year again where New Orleans go all out to prove they are one of the most culturally rich cities in North America with their annual two-weekend event, the New Orleans Jazz...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 24 April 2014
Carlos Santana Reunites With Former Santana Blues Bandmate & Friend After Forty Years [Video]
Mexican-American singer and Woodstock alum Carlos Santana was reunited with a former bandmate after decades apart on Monday (23 December) for a special performance.Carlos Santana was reunited with one of his bandmates from the original...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Music / Festivals on 24 December 2013
Carlos Santana Joins With Homeless Former Bandmate In Emotional Reunion [Video]
In one of the most perfectly timed, heart-warming stories this side of Christmas, Santana guitarist Carlos Santana was reunited with one of his former bandmates. Before you ask why that might be heart-warming, consider that...
By Lauren James in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23 December 2013
Carlos Santana Reunites With Ex-bandmate Who Is Now Homeless
Legendary guitarist Carlos Santana reunited with his ex-bandmate who now lives on the street of Oakland, USA.A reporter called Stanley Roberts is responsible for their reunion after discovering the homeless man while producing a story...
By Nick Hill in Music / Festivals on 23 December 2013
Carlos Santana Nearly Killed After Falling Asleep At Wheel
Carlos Santana is lucky to still have his life after he reportedly fell asleep at the wheel whilst driving in Las Vegas. With the music legend sleeping, his Fisker Karma drove out of the lane...
By Lauren James in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18 September 2013
Carlos Santana In Car Accident
Veteran guitarist Carlos Santana has escaped injury in a car accident in Las Vegas.The 66-year-old musician accidentally drove his car into a stationary vehicle on the outskirts of Sin City on Friday night (13Sep13), but...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 16 September 2013
Billy Joel, Herbie Hancock, Shirley Maclaine To Be Honored By Kennedy Center
This year's Kennedy Center honorees include Singer/ songwriter Billy Joel, pianist and composer Herbie Hancock, musician Carlos Santana, and actress Shirley MacLaine, and opera soprano Martina Arroyo: all who will be honored in a fabulous...
By Lauren James in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 13 September 2013
Pop Singer Miguel Bose Is Latin Academy's Person Of The Year
The Spanish-Italian-Panamanian-Colombian pop singer Miguel Bose has been named the Latin Academy's Person of the Year for 2013. The singer, author and actor will be honored at a benefit gala on November 20 in Las...
By Michael West in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 09 May 2013
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