We experimented and had hit songs as well!” Rolie still fondly remembered the first time Carlos Santana, the group’s sole guitarist at the time, played him the parts to Abraxas’ nearly ...

Carlos Santana shares his thoughts on Woodstock, his guitar tone as "God's grace through my fingers," merging with spirits and the Oneness Tour 2025.

Indeed, one of Rolie’s standout memories from the Samba Pa Ti recording sessions is Carlos’ sweet lead overdub. “He was recording it, and he had his earphones on, and I’m in the control room with Fred ...