Carlos Santana American Guitarist Born in 1947
Carlos Santana · singer-songwriter and singer · Mexican
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Carlos Santana (20 July 1947, Autlán de Navarro) is an American guitarist. He performs as part of Santana.
Early life
His education includes Hempstead High School.
Career
His discography here counts 16 albums and 7 singles between 1972 and 2021. The earliest release on record is Carlos Santana & Buddy Miles! Live! (1972), and the most recent is She’s Fire (2021). In genre terms, the records list rock music and music of latin america. He plays guitar. The label on record is Arista Records.
He also has 9 screen credits on record, including American Masters (1986). His largest audience is on YouTube, with 597K subscribers as of August 2025.
Recognition
Carlos Santana received the Kennedy Center Honors. The list of wins also includes the California Hall of Fame (2011) and the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame. Awards come to 9 wins in total.
Personal life
He has been married to Cindy Blackman since 2010. Earlier marriages on record are to Deborah Santana (1973 to 2007). He is the father of Salvador Santana.
Groups and bands
- Santana
Discography
23 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | She’s Fire | Single |
| 2019 | Mamacita | Single |
| 2014 | Dar um Jeito (We Will Find a Way) | Single |
| 2007 | Carlos Santana and Wayne Shorter – Live at the Montreux Jazz Festival 1988 | Album |
| 2007 | No Llores | Single |
| 2007 | The Very Best of Santana – Live in 1968 | Album |
| 2006 | Cry Baby Cry | Single |
| 2006 | Illegal | Single |
| 2006 | The Legendary Santana | Album |
| 2004 | Carlos Santana Live | Album |
| 1997 | Santana Live at the Fillmore | Album |
| 1994 | Santana Brothers | Album |
| 1989 | The Healer | Single |
| 1988 | Viva Santana! | Album |
| 1987 | Blues for Salvador | Album |
Show all 23 releases
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Havana Moon | Album |
| 1980 | The Swing of Delight | Album |
| 1979 | Oneness | Album |
| 1978 | Inner Secrets | Album |
| 1974 | Illuminations | Album |
| 1973 | Love Devotion Surrender | Album |
| 1972 | Carlos Santana & Buddy Miles! Live! | Album |
| Soul Sacrifice | Album |
Awards and nominations
9 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | American Book Awards | Won | |
| 2015 | Billboard Spirit of Hope Award | Won | |
| 2011 | California Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 2009 | Billboard Latin Music Lifetime Achievement Award | Won | |
| 2007 | Great Immigrants Award | Won | |
| 2004 | Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year | Won | |
| Amadeus Austrian Music Awards | Won | ||
| Kennedy Center Honors | Won | ||
| star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won |
Filmography
9 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Carlos | Film | |
| 2017 | Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives | Film | |
| 2016 | Soundbreaking | Film | |
| 2015 | Paco de Lucia - A Journey | Film | |
| 2013 | B.B. King: The Life of Riley | Film | |
| 2009 | Rock Prophecies | Film | |
| 1997 | Blue Note - A Story of Modern Jazz | Film | |
| 1986– | American Masters | TV series | |
| 1970 | Woodstock | Film |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Carlos Santana?
Carlos Santana is 79 years old, born on 20 July 1947 in Autlán de Navarro.
What is Carlos Santana known for?
Carlos Santana is known as a member of Santana.
What is Carlos Santana’s nationality?
Carlos Santana is American, born in Autlán de Navarro.
Who is Carlos Santana married to?
Carlos Santana is married to Cindy Blackman; they married in 2010.
Has Carlos Santana won any awards?
Yes. 9 awards are on record, including American Book Awards (2015).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q819016), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: Chris Hakkens · CC BY-SA 2.0
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