Carlos Santana, 79, is keeping the music going in Las Vegas. The legendary guitarist recently completed eight September performances of An Intimate Evening with Santana: Greatest Hits Live at the House of Blues inside Mandalay Bay. The residency, now in its 14th year, has become a tradition for the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer. His September concerts took place on September 16, 17, 19, 20, 23, 24, 26, and 27, according to Santana’s official website.
Born July 20, 1947, in Autlán de Navarro, Mexico, Santana has spent more than five decades blending rock, blues, and Latin rhythms into a sound all his own. His catalog includes classics such as “Black Magic Woman,” “Oye Como Va,” “Evil Ways,” and “Smooth,” his collaboration with Rob Thomas. The latter appeared on his 1999 album Supernatural, which won nine Grammy Awards in 2000, including Album of the Year. Fans will have another chance to hear his music in Las Vegas when he returns for eight additional performances in November.
Carlos Santana Returns To Las Vegas After A Busy Summer
Before his September residency, Santana spent much of the summer touring North America with The Doobie Brothers. The joint Oneness Tour began June 13 in Tinley Park, Illinois, and continued through August 27, with stops in New York, California, Texas, and other states. The two acts had previously toured together in 2019, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Santana’s legendary Woodstock performance and the 20th anniversary of Supernatural.
Santana’s journey to international fame began at the Woodstock festival in August 1969. His band was still relatively unknown outside San Francisco when its electrifying performance of “Soul Sacrifice” introduced millions to its distinctive sound. The group’s debut album arrived later that month, and Santana soon became one of rock’s most recognizable guitarists. Nearly three decades later, he and the original Santana lineup were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.
Carlos Santana Has No Plans To Slow Down At 79
Music has remained a family affair for Santana, who married drummer Cindy Blackman Santana in 2010 after proposing to her onstage during a concert. She has frequently performed alongside him, bringing her own acclaimed jazz and rock background to his band. Although Santana has experienced health setbacks, including a collapse from heat exhaustion during a 2022 performance in Michigan, he has continued returning to the stage and sharing his music with audiences.
His Las Vegas residency is far from finished. According to his official announcement, Santana will return to the House of Blues on November 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, and 15, with all performances scheduled for 8 p.m. A portion of ticket proceeds supports the Milagro Foundation, the charitable organization Santana established with his family in 1998 to help children through education, health, and the arts. At 79, Santana continues to make room for the music and causes that have defined his remarkable career.
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